Business & Economy
Elizabeth Roman
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The rail car shells coming from China and bound for Springfield had been held by federal authorities amid a dispute. This led to the company, CRRC, furloughing more than 140 workers this week.
Kaliis Smith
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We talk to Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby, and Senior Editor at Merriam-Webster Emily Brewster.
Tony Dunne
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This week, The Rundown unpacks local effects of the Iran War, explore a state budget hearing and plans to address health care needs in western Mass.
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- Why it's so hard for world leaders to bring down oil and gasoline prices
- Morning news brief
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- Student sues UMass Amherst on First Amendment rights, after school suspends him
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