Trucker Daniel Sanchez says he drove 600 to 800 miles a day, but excessive fees left his paycheck in the negative. cbsn.ws/4cn1YVx

This is your kid's brain on AI slop “It’s toddler AI misinformation at an industrial scale. It’s very risky for the developing brain.”

“It’s toddler AI misinformation at an industrial scale. It’s very risky for the developing brain.”

AI slop is all over the internet—and preying on your kids.

A president and a pope: Two of the world’s most influential Americans at odds over Iran Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.

Never before has the relationship between Washington and the Vatican revolved around two Americans — specifically, a 79-year-old politician from Queens and a 70-year-old pontiff from Chicago.
https://to.pbs.org/4cmeIvo

South Africa was the first country to protect great white sharks. Now, some scientists warn it could be the first to lose them. cbsn.ws/4msnEE7

Viktor Orbán's defeat came thanks to a broad, diverse, and patriotic grassroots movement—and shatters the assumption of inevitability that has pervaded illiberal movements across the globe, @anneapplebaum.bsky.social argues.

Read more: theatln.tc/CPvne6uz

Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power Péter Magyar’s Tisza party wins election as prime minister concedes defeat, in result likely to reshape ties with EU * Hungary election live Hungary’s opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, has won the election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16-year grip on power, in a result that is likely to rattle the White House and reshape the country’s relationship with the EU. Less than three hours after polls closed on Sunday, Orbán conceded defeat after what he described as a “painful but unambiguous” election result. Continue reading...

Hungarian opposition ousts Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power

Opinion | A New Era of World War Has Arrived As the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East drag on, the world war is returning.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

“As the war in Ukraine drags on and the American and Israeli war against Iran is paused under a fragile cease-fire, we are watching another unwelcome phenomenon return to the global stage: the world war,” Paul Poast writes.

Concert for a cause: Global ensemble’s debut concert to pave the way for more - VTDigger Following a successful debut show, a local band of global musicians unveil plans to build bridges with their music in Vermont and beyond.

My latest for @vtdigger.bsky.social: Following a successful debut show, a local band of global musicians unveil plans to build bridges with their music in Vermont and beyond. vtdigger.org/2026/04/11/c...
#music #Alltherivers #Vermont #global #arts #theflynn

Winooski’s new mayor sees immigrants’ fears, celebrates community - VTDigger “As a young professional, a Black man, and a member of the LGBTQ+ communities, Mayor Renner offers a perspective that is often absent from the decision-making table,” Deputy Mayor Bryn Oakleaf said.

Winooski’s new mayor sees immigrants’ fears, celebrates community

Thousands rally for 'No Kings Day' protests as Vermonters decry Trump’s agenda   - VTDigger The dozens of events across the state were part of more than 3,000 scheduled nationwide.

Thousands rallied at about 50 events across Vermont on Saturday, part of the third “No Kings Day” protests in opposition to Donald Trump’s presidency.

Vermonters with long Covid look to senators for reform - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: Rural Medicare, cannabis and a contested race.

From Friday's Final Reading: Vermonters with long Covid look to senators for reform

2 men incarcerated in Vermont die - VTDigger Jose Luis Gonzalez and Jonathan Stone died in separate hospitals days apart.

Two men incarcerated in Vermont have died in separate hospitals since Friday.

Vermont House passes state budget bill with disaster aid for the Northeast Kingdom - VTDigger The $9.3 billion spending plan now heads to the Senate with more debate to come over how much money lawmakers should direct to “buy down” property tax rates.

The $9.3 billion spending plan would use state dollars to help towns in the Northeast Kingdom rebuild flood-damaged infrastructure after the Trump administration twice denied Vermont’s requests for federal disaster aid.

Some kids with autism are losing therapy services after a Medicaid change reduces clinics’ revenue - VTDigger The state says the changes are essential to keep its health coverage program compliant with federal rules. Clinics say it's a fundamental threat to their ability to operate.

Some kids with autism are losing therapy services after a Medicaid change reduces clinics’ revenue

ICE took the wrong people — and got called on it. A reckoning may be coming. - VTDigger Vermont may now be at the forefront of addressing the question of whether ICE's tactics violate the U.S. Constitution.

ICE had come to South Burlington for one person and left with three, none of them the man they were looking for, none of them named on the warrant and all of them, by week’s end, freed by federal judges who found their detentions potentially constitutionally indefensible.

Former tow truck driver, who needs an oxygen compressor to breathe, faces eviction from state motel program - VTDigger As the state’s expanded program for winter emergency housing ends Wednesday, Fred and Lisa Allard confront the challenge of living in their Jeep.

Former tow truck driver, who needs an oxygen compressor to breathe, faces eviction from state motel program

Vermont defends its law to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change against the Trump admin’s challenge - VTDigger Vermont wants to make fossil fuel companies pay for their role in climate change in a first-of-its-kind law. The federal government says Vermont’s law is unconstitutional.

Vermont wants to make fossil fuel companies pay for their role in climate change in a first-of-its-kind law. The federal government says Vermont’s law is unconstitutional.

Whiskey mogul plans to donate Poultney college campus to a Christian group to ‘revive Western Civilization’ - VTDigger Poultney residents have shifted focus to investments in outdoor recreation, tourism and other revitalization efforts after the Green Mountain College campus redevelopment stalled.

Big questions are hanging in the air since whiskey tycoon Raj Peter Bhakta put the former Green Mountain College up for donation with the requirement that the recipient have a particular mission.

Are your neighborhood-based feathered friends finally ready to come back out of the coop this spring? Tell us about it! Email brose@vtdigger.org to share your experience.

A parking ‘dragnet’ turns out to be a sweet surprise - VTDigger “We’re looking to have a good time and not take things too seriously,” a Killington Resort spokesperson said of an annual tradition.

A parking ‘dragnet’ turns out to be a sweet April Fools' Day surprise

Milton state representative resigns to be 'fully present' in town manager role - VTDigger Rep. Chris Taylor was the ranking Republican and the vice chair of the House Education Committee, which is working to develop plans to consolidate the state's 119 school districts.

Milton state representative resigns to be ‘fully present’ in town manager role

Trucker’s brief detour into Canada leads to 3 weeks in federal custody - VTDigger A U.S. judge in Vermont ordered the man’s immediate release “given the nature of the constitutional violations in this case.”

Trucker’s brief detour into Canada leads to 3 weeks in federal custody

International migration to Chittenden County plummeted last year, new data shows - VTDigger The state's largest county lost residents between 2024 and 2025, according to the Census Bureau. The drop in international migration was partially to blame.

The state’s largest county lost residents between 2024 and 2025, according to the Census Bureau. The drop in international migration was partially to blame.

House panel opts for voluntary school merger proposal. It faces a tough path forward. - VTDigger The education reform plan comes after weeks of deliberations but still faces significant political hurdles, with the governor saying he cannot support it.

House panel opts for a voluntary school merger proposal. It faces a tough path forward.

Migrant Justice leader facing federal charges is released - VTDigger Federal judge was skeptical of the government’s claims that José Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz could not be released.

A federal judge in Burlington ordered that José Ignacio “Nacho” De La Cruz, a longtime Migrant Justice organizer who faces multiple federal charges, be released Thursday pending a trial.

UVM wants to use state scholarship money to pay for a new sports complex. Vermont legislators are skeptical. - VTDigger "It’s completely unrelated to the uses of the fund,” the House’s top budget-writer said.

UVM wants to use state scholarship money to pay for a new sports complex. Vermont legislators are skeptical.

South Burlington voters may be on hook to further fund wastewater projects - VTDigger The project’s new price tag will likely translate into steep wastewater rate increases for city residents.

South Burlington voters may be on hook to further fund wastewater projects

US Forest Service cuts research positions at local lab - VTDigger The U.S. Forest Service announced national reorganization plans Thursday, cutting its research and development headquarters at a University of Vermont laboratory.

The U.S. Forest Service announced national reorganization plans Thursday, cutting its research and development headquarters at a University of Vermont laboratory.

‘Mini truck’ owners show off their wheels at the Vermont Statehouse - VTDigger Also in Final Reading: Olympic visitors and campaign launches.

From Friday's Final Reading: ‘Mini truck’ owners show off their wheels at the Vermont Statehouse

Cock-a-doodle-don't? Vermont towns can't agree on roosters. - VTDigger Backyard chickens in towns and cities throughout Vermont have been banned in some places, while allowed in others.

Cock-a-doodle-don’t? Vermont towns can’t agree on roosters.