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A tractor-trailer fire completely shut down I-95 in Norwalk this morning. A number of demonstrators were arrested last night at SUNY Stony Brook. Oyster Bay reaches a settlement with the federal government over land preservation. And why IVF treatments are still out of reach for many veterans.

Missed the third national special of Higher Ground? Catch this one-hour program about community science that unifies us around climate change, distributed by American Public Media.

Connecticut cities receive a middle-of-the-road ranking for climate policy. Fairfield residents will take a battle with United Illuminating to court. Stony Brook University students begin a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus. A handful of Long Island roadways will see major improvements this year. And WSHU’s Higher Ground podcast has released its third national special!

A rodent rejuvenates the life of a woman who has given up on living. That’s the heart of the new novel Sipsworth, by New York-based writer Simon Van Booy. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Commentator David Bouchier reminds us that this is Be Kind to Animals Week, and what we can do about it.

Connecticut officials gave an update on efforts to reopen I-95 in Norwalk after a fire on Thursday morning. Almost two thousand immigrants living on Long Island have received deportation orders in the last six months. And Connecticut lawmakers have formed a caucus to address issues facing the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

WSHU spoke with some of our favorite local musicians who entered NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest! Governor Lamont may have to replant trees on his Greenwich property where he cut down close to 200 last year. New York clarifies a school bus safety law. And a Connecticut bill would create more oversight of home healthcare workers.

Commentator David Boucher ponders the upcoming wedding season.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimeri to discuss his article, “Behind Kosta Diamantis’ arrest: Money woes, unfettered power,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

A new report gave most Long Island Sound beaches decent grades for water quality. A plan to retain healthcare workers in Connecticut would pay off some of their student loans. A group of pro-palestinian protesters at SUNY Stony Brook appeared in court this week. Governor Lamont clarifies a police body camera law. And a Connecticut native and Sacred Heart student is inducted into the esteemed Explorers Club.