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Saturday, May 18

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Curious cat awarded ‘doctor of litter-ature’ degree by Vermont State University — after becoming adorable campus fixture

nypost.com

A four-legged fixture on the campus of a New England knowledge factory has been awarded an honorary degree — for adorable service to the academic community.

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The legislative session may be over, but Vermont’s political season is just starting to heat up

www.wcax.com

One week after adjourning, Vermont lawmakers are reflecting on the whirlwind session, and strategizing on how to counter Governor Phil Scott’s expected vetoes in the coming days.

Friday, May 17

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‘Doctor of Litter-ature’: Max the cat gets honorary degree at University of Vermont

www.independent.co.uk

Students at the campus say they pet and take selfies with Max anytime he visits the campus

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Vermont makes waves on data privacy

thehill.com

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, May 17, 2024       Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive The Hill's newsletters here.…

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Latest News, Live Updates Today May 18, 2024: Congratulations Dr. Max! Vermont university awards honorary doctorate to cute feline; here's why

www.hindustantimes.com

Welcome to the live updates platform for Hindustan Times. Follow all the major news updates, headlines and breaking news stories from India and around the world right here. Track the real-time developments of major events for May 18, 2024.

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Vermont GOP Fawns Over Trump’s Crony While Voters Reject MAGA Extremism

democrats.org

Ahead of Vermont’s GOP rolling out the red carpet for Trump’s anti-abortion minion, DNC spokesperson Addy Toevs released the following statement: “In their primary, Vermont voters decidedly rejected Donald Trump’s extreme MAGA agenda when…

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Vermont team heads to the National Aerial Drone Championships

www.wcax.com

Drones are darting around one Vermont high school as they head to West Virginia to compete in a national drone championship.

Thursday, May 16

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Vermont Data Privacy Act, Most Robust Consumer Protections Since CCPA

natlawreview.com

273859 at https://natlawreview.com/article/vermont-data-privacy-act-most-robust-consumer-protections-ccpa

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Outright Vermont finalizes purchase of former Benson scout camp

www.wcax.com

The purchase will allow the organization to expand Camp Outright, an overnight summer camp tailored to LGBTQ+ and allied youth.

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Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

www.boston.com

The 1910 weathervane sat on top of the White River Junction station in Hartford before it was stolen Nov. 3, 1983.

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Beau Welling begins renovation of No. 1 public-access course in Vermont

golfweek.usatoday.com

Beau Welling looks to add strategic interest to the top public-access course in Vermont.

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Vermont employment rate and labor market outlook

www.wcax.com

The statewide unemployment rate is at 2.2%, which is lower than the national average of 3.8% - but Vermont employers are still looking for workers.

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Stolen antique weathervane recovered 40 years later and returned to Vermont

www.foxnews.com

The Vermont Agency of Transportation announced that an antique copper weathervane has been found and returned to the state, after being swiped from a railway station 4 decades ago.

Wednesday, May 15

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How police help fight Vermont’s drug crisis and offer a chance at recovery

www.wcax.com

Will police play a role in fighting Vermont's drug problem? Officers make arrests but can also give offenders a chance at recovery. One man told our Laura Ullman how the police saved his life.

Are police part of the fix for Vermont’s drug crisis?

www.wcax.com

Will police play a role in fighting Vermont's drug problem? Officers make arrests but can also give offenders a chance at recovery. One man told our Laura Ullman how the police saved his life.

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Vermont delegation pushes to keep high-speed internet affordable

www.wcax.com

Since the pandemic, the Affordable Connectivity Program has given low-income families a discount of up to $30 per month on their internet service, a discount many in our region rely on.

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Vermont man faces charges of arson, assault

www.wcax.com

A Vermont man faces multiple charges after an incident in St. Albans on Tuesday that police say involved an arson fire, threats and assaults.

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Vermont colleges offer AI classes

www.wcax.com

Artificial intelligence is becoming a part of nearly every sector of the workforce, ranging from health care to education to transportation.

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Vermont Legislature passes one of the strongest data privacy measures in the country

www.foxnews.com

The Vermont legislature has passed one of the country's strongest data privacy measures, aimed at regulating companies' usage of online personal data.