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Vermont Governor Interrupted by Climate Change Protesters – For Almost 20 Minutes

Matthew McDonald

Red-T-shirt-clad. rhythmically chanting climate change protesters interrupted Vermont Governor Phil Scott's annual State of the State address at the Vermont State House and delayed it by 19 minutes 40 seconds on Thursday.

Scott had just said, "We meet at a time in our nation's history when too many elected officials, on both sides, are choosing confrontation and partisan politics over collaboration and progress" – 56 seconds into the speech – when a leader of the protest by a group called Extinction Rebellion shouted "Listen to the people!" followed by followers repeating "Listen to the people!"

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Everett Casino Could Automate Away Bartenders

Matthew McDonald

In a cost-cutting measure, Wynn Resorts at Encore Boston Harbor will pursue automated drink dispensers to replace bartenders and other staff.

The sixth-month old $2.6 billion casino employs 4,485 workers and has 80 job openings. The casino has not laid off any of their workers yet, but it is a possibility if the drink automated beverage machines are approved by the state, according to the Associated Press.

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