John Bender is a newscast producer for WBUR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. He reports daily and breaking news that can be heard across the station's local news programs.
He previously produced segments for WBUR's Radio Boston. Before his time at WBUR, he worked at the Public's Radio in Rhode Island. During his time in Rhode Island, he worked as a morning producer, a reporter and morning host. He grew up in Rhode Island.
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Two people wounded by alleged gunman on Memorial Drive in Cambridge
The gunman caused mayhem in Cambridge on Monday afternoon, allegedly shooting more than 50 rounds before being shot by police. The victims and the shooter were all hospitalized.
988 lifeline led to fewer suicide deaths among young adults, Harvard researchers say
A new study by Harvard researchers found that since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2022, suicide deaths among young adults have decreased. The researchers say...
Tufts asks students to call campus police if they see ICE agents near university grounds
Tufts University is urging students to call the school's police department if they see federal immigration agents on or near campus.
Using ChatGPT as a homework tool? MIT researcher says think twice
With schools back in session, many teachers, students and their parents are grappling with how — and whether — to use artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Smaller public radio stations across Massachusetts struggle with the loss of federal funds
Small public radio stations around Massachusetts are working to find new revenue after the loss of millions in federal funding. Congress voted earlier this month to cut 1.1 billion dollars...
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9 people dead from an assisted living facility fire in Massachusetts
At least 30 are injured after a five-alarm fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts.
9 dead, 30 injured in Fall River assisted living facility fire
Nine residents of the facility, ranging in age from 61 to 86 years old, were declared dead after a fire ravaged Gabriel House Sunday night. At least 30 others were...
Your ferry to Martha's Vineyard may be powered by vegetable oil this summer
Last week, the board of the Cape and Islands ferry operator approved a $62,000 fuel expense to try out the renewable fuel on one ferry between June 1 and Sept....
More rain needed to end wildfire danger in Mass.
Thursday's rain may help prevent new fires in Massachusetts, but it'll take more of a soaking to get the state out of the danger zone when it comes to the...
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo talks Halloween and the impact of tourism
While welcoming in an influx of annual autumnal visitors, Salem is also dealing with many of the issues municipalities face across the state, including affordable housing to the impacts of...