On Wednesday, a judge released Mohsen Mahdawhi, a Palestinian man and Columbia University student who led protests against the Gaza war. He was arrested by immigration officials during a citizenship interview. Outside the Burlington courthouse, he rallied supporters with chants like ‘The people united will never be defeated’ and ‘Free Palestine,’ emphasizing the need for unity in defending democracy and humanity. His lawyers argue that his detention was a retaliatory act for his advocacy of Palestinian human rights.
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has identified Cullen Costa, 25, as the man shot by police in Keene on Tuesday. He is currently in critical but stable condition at a local hospital. The incident was reported after the Keene Police Department was alerted to a person in distress. The name of the involved officer will be withheld until a formal interview is completed, and the investigation is ongoing.
A proposed budget bill in Washington may reduce SNAP benefits, prompting Vermont advocates to warn lawmakers against cuts that would impact food access for low-income families and revenue for farms. SNAP currently supports 65,000 Vermonters monthly, and even a 10% cost shift could cost the state $140 million from 2026 to 2034.
Vermont is initiating a new lawsuit against the federal government, as Attorney General Charity Clark filed a case on Tuesday contesting the Trump administration’s cancellation of AmeriCorps grants and an 85% workforce reduction. This independent federal agency annually links over 200,000 Americans to community services, fulfilling educational, public safety, and environmental needs. Over the past 30 years, more than 6,600 Vermonters have participated in AmeriCorps.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is reintroducing the Medicare for All Act, emphasizing the demand for enhanced health care among Americans. He stated, ‘We are confronting the powerful financial interests in the health care sector that prioritize profit over human health. Let us unite to fulfill the wishes of the American people and transform our nation.’ This legislation aims to provide comprehensive health care for all Americans without premiums, co-pays, or deductibles, and it will also include dental, vision, and hearing care. Sanders noted that nearly 25% of Americans struggle to afford their prescribed medications.
Due to critical fire danger, Keene officials have prohibited all open burning and consumer fireworks until further notice, as dry and windy conditions persist in southwestern New Hampshire. The immediate ban was announced this week by city fire officials, who cited ongoing drought and forecasted wind gusts that heighten wildfire risks. The prohibition will remain in effect until the ‘Red Flag Fire Danger’ banner is taken down from the website. Residents are encouraged to contact the on-duty fire captain at 603-357-9861 for inquiries.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY MAY 1st 2025
THE BLUEJAYS BEAT THE REDSOX LAST NIGHT IN OVERTIME 7 – 6. THE SOX ARE LOOKING TO TAKE 2 OUT OF 3 TONIGHT AT 7:07PM
THE ORIOLES TOOK 2 OUT OF 3 DEFEATING THE YANKEES YESTERDAY 5 – 4. THE YANKEES HAVE THE NIGHT OFF AND ARE BACK ON THE FIELD FRIDAY AT HOME TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE RAYS AT 7:07PM
THE PGA TOUR STARTS UP TODAY WITH THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON AT TPC CRAIG RANCH AT A PRIVATE CLUB IN MCKINNEY TEXAS.
IN LOCAL BOYS BASEBALL LAST NIGHT IT WAS THE BRATTLEBORO BEARS OVER GREEN MOUNTAIN 7 – 2.