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November 26, 2021
The butterflies are back! Annual migration of monarchs shows highest numbers in years
The annual winter monarch butterfly migration, which has seen steep declines in recent years, seems to be making a comeback. Biologists are encouraged and confused by the trend.
November 26, 2021
A 50% coupon for one tool? Gardeners call California’s subsidy inadequate
California will ban most new gas-powered lawn equipment starting in 2024, but landscapers and gardeners warn the transition will cost them money and jobs.
November 24, 2021
3 white men are found guilty of murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Travis McMichael; his father, Greg; and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan all faced nine criminal counts in Georgia state court, including felony murder, aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
November 24, 2021
Conductor John Jeter continues to celebrate the works of Florence Price
Conductor John Jeter continues his series of recording the works of American composer Florence Prince in his new album with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra.
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November 23, 2021
In 'Eurydice,' Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl recast opera's foundational myth
Composer, conductor and MacArthur "genius" Mathew Aucoin just debuted his opera, 'Eurydice,' at the Met. The new work reinterprets an ancient, archetypal myth from the perspective of its namesake.
November 23, 2021
Annual Thanksgiving meal provides sense of belonging for homeless Sacramento residents
The homeless services center has provided the holiday meal annually for nearly four decades.
November 22, 2021
Supply chain woes trigger shortages of critical medical devices
Eying the offshore traffic jams at ports and supply chain problems, California hospitals report delays and shortages in medical supplies. Some patients are forced to reuse medical tubes.
November 22, 2021
Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here's how to keep COVID out
Intergenerational indoor gatherings, a.k.a, Thanksgiving dinner, still pose a COVID risk to older adults and the immunocompromised. Here's how to keep everyone safe.
November 21, 2021
California Plans for a Post-Roe World as Abortion Access Shrinks Elsewhere
While other states dramatically restrict abortion and the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade, California is preparing to absorb the country’s abortion patients.
November 21, 2021
UC lecturers win raises, concessions in deal that averts two-day strike
The University of California and the UC lecturers union reached an agreement after years of negotiating, heading off a planned strike.
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World
Rescuers find a survivor after a Siberian coal mine exploded but many are feared dead
November 26, 2021
Russian authorities released the names of 51 people presumed dead after a devastating methane explosion in a coal mine in Siberia, believed to be the country's deadliest mining incident since 2010.
History
First they found a dead king's body. Now they've uncovered an ancient mosaic
November 26, 2021
A rare Roman mosaic is the latest discovery from a crack team of British archaeologists.
Coronavirus Updates
U.S. will begin new travel restrictions amid concerns over a new coronavirus variant
November 26, 2021
The policy will affect South Africa and seven other countries, senior administration officials said. The World Health Organization expressed concern about the new variant — called omicron.
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More veterans with PTSD will soon get help from service dogs. Thank the 'PAWS' Act
November 26, 2021
Service dogs have long helped veterans with vision or mobility problems. Now the PAWS Veterans Therapy Act will help connect specially trained dogs to some veterans with symptoms of traumatic stress.
National
Who belongs at a women's college in 2021? Students want admissions policies to change
November 26, 2021
Women's colleges have adapted admissions policies for a generation that increasingly identifies as nonbinary. Hollins University's exclusion of nonbinary applicants has raised hackles.
Arts & Life
Veteran anti-consumerist crusader Reverend Billy takes aim at climate change
November 26, 2021
Reverend Billy, the flamboyant "altar-ego" of New York performance artist William Talen, celebrates 20 years of crusading with his Stop Shopping Choir.
Animals
The butterflies are back! Annual migration of monarchs shows highest numbers in years
November 26, 2021
The annual winter monarch butterfly migration, which has seen steep declines in recent years, seems to be making a comeback. Biologists are encouraged and confused by the trend.
Jan. 6 panel faces a different legal test to refer Mark Meadows for criminal contempt
November 26, 2021
The panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack are taking their time before deciding to pursue criminal contempt against Mark Meadows because it will be a bigger legal test.
Business
Yes, we are shopping way more than ever
November 26, 2021
Even the Grinch can't stop shoppers in what's predicted to be a record holiday season.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Stocks and oil prices drop as the world reacts to new coronavirus variant omicron
November 25, 2021
Stock markets around the world tumbled on concerns about the new variant. While it's too soon to tell exactly how the variant functions, virologists are rushing to learn more.
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Navigating hard conversations during the holidays | Sacramento Afghan family’s successful return | Violinist Chase Spruill’s new album
Today on Insight, we're looking at how to navigate hard conversations during the holidays, a Sacramento Afghan family's successful return, and Sac State Alum and solo violinist Chase Spruill's new album.
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