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Newsweekworld16 hrs ago
MIT Study: High-Fat Ketogenic Diet Increased Small-Intestine Tumors in Cancer-Prone Mice
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported that a ketogenic diet increased tumor growth in the small intestines of cancer-prone mice. The effect was driven by dietary fat activating the PPAR-delta pathway rather than by ketone bodies. The study was publishe…
news.sky.compolitics2 days ago
Wrong-Way Crash on Route 1 Kills Massachusetts Trooper and Driver
Hernan Marrero had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit after nine drinks at a Saugus restaurant. The May 6 crash also killed Marrero.
ncregister.comworld2 days ago
Nigerian Priest Benjamin Madu Dies in Massachusetts
Rev. Benjamin Madu, a priest from Ebonyi State serving in Massachusetts parishes and at Salem Hospital, died Thursday. He had been ordered to return to Nigeria after his R-1 visa neared expiration.
Usa Todayscience3 days ago
Invasive Manila clams documented along Massachusetts coast
Marine biologists have confirmed the presence of Manila clams in Massachusetts waters from Boston Harbor to Cape Cod. The species had not previously been recorded in the northwestern Atlantic. Researchers from multiple institutions documented live specimens and evidence of reprod…
vox.comscience7 days ago
ARPA-H Commits $160 Million to Custom Gene Editing for Rare Diseases
@statnews reported that ARPA-H will fund seven teams developing personalized gene editing treatments. The biggest nursing strike in Massachusetts history ended amid clashes at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while the FDA set a November deadline on banning electrical stimulation de…
citizen.co.zasports7 days agoUpdated
Mbappé Downplays Ankle Knock After France Defeats Morocco 2-0
Kylian Mbappé said he suffered a knock on his ankle during France's 2-0 World Cup quarterfinal win over Morocco on Thursday in Foxborough, Massachusetts. A source told ESPN there are no concerns about the injury.
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winnipegfreepress.comsports9 days ago
Tartan Army Donates $15,000 to Massachusetts Children's Charity
Scottish soccer fans known as the Tartan Army gave $15,000 to The Massachusetts Child after using First Student buses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston. The funds will support pre-K through 12 students with clothing, supplies, books and health items.
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abcnews.go.compolitics9 days ago
Truck crash kills Pennsylvania state trooper; driver held on immigration and licensing questions
A commercial truck struck a state trooper on Interstate 81, killing the officer. The driver, a Haitian national, entered the United States under a federal parole program and held a Massachusetts commercial license.
abcnews.go.comworld9 days ago
Massachusetts observatory records first ripe blueberry of season
The nation's oldest continuously operated weather observatory in Milton, Massachusetts, recorded the season's first ripe blueberry on July 8, 2026. Staff use the date as one indicator of local climate conditions.
france24.comsports9 days agoUpdated
France Meets Morocco in 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium
The quarterfinal opens on Thursday, July 9, at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France enters after a 1-0 round-of-16 win over Paraguay; Morocco advanced as the last African team remaining.
nypost.compolitics11 days ago
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash Involving Massachusetts CDL Holder
A Pennsylvania state trooper died after being struck by a tractor-trailer during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 81. Federal authorities identified the driver as a Haitian national present in the United States without legal status who held a Massachusetts commercial…
enr.combusiness11 days ago
GBH Gains 57,000 Members and $10 Million After Losing $20 Million in Federal Funding
GBH raised $10 million above normal in the fiscal year ending June 30 and now counts 250,000 members total. The Boston public media organization also received $500,000 from Massachusetts surtax revenue.
The Boston Globepolitics13 days ago
First woman confirmed as federal judge in Massachusetts dies at 94
Rya W. Zobel, who became the first woman nominated and confirmed to the federal bench in Massachusetts in 1979, died Saturday at her Charlestown home. Court officials announced the death and noted her role in naturalization ceremonies and her earlier career milestones.
themarketherald.com.auworld13 days ago
Massachusetts Ends $400,000 Monthly Contract with Biobot Analytics
The state will stop paying Biobot Analytics on July 31 and begin its own waste water testing program in the fall. Officials said the in-house program will cost about one-quarter as much as the previous contract.
blog.googlepolitics15 days ago
Massachusetts to Extend Rape Prosecution Deadline When DNA Evidence Emerges
A bill awaiting signature would allow prosecutors to file rape charges after the current 15-year limit if DNA later identifies a suspect. The change would align Massachusetts with most other states that already permit such extensions.
nbcnews.compolitics16 days ago
Former Democrat Micah Jones to Face Democrat in November for Open Massachusetts House Seat
Micah Jones, who served in Afghanistan and later became an attorney, is the Republican nominee for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district. The seat opened after Rep. Seth Moulton opted to run for Senate instead of reelection. Jones will face voters on Nov. 3 after an unoppose…
manilatimes.networld16 days ago
Two cities named Cambridge increase collaboration on innovation
Cambridge in England and Cambridge in Massachusetts share the same name but face opposite challenges. Officials in both cities are expanding joint projects in life sciences, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.
abcnews.go.compolitics17 days ago
25 States and D.C. Sue to Block Federal Medicaid Work Requirements
A group of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed suit Monday in federal court in Massachusetts. The complaint challenges a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rule that imposes work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries.
abcnews.go.comworld17 days ago
Study Ranks Ohio Highest for Backyard Fireworks Accident Risk
An analysis of shipment data, consumer searches and state laws placed Ohio first among states for the chance of a backyard fireworks mishap. The same study found Massachusetts had the lowest risk.
science18 days agoUpdated
25 States and D.C. Sue Over Federal Rule Defining Medical Frailty for Medicaid Work-Requirement Exemptions
Democrat-led states filed suit Monday in Massachusetts federal court challenging a CMS interim final rule that narrows exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements for medically frail people. The rule, issued earlier this month, takes effect in January under the One Big Beautif…
yardbarker.comsports20 days ago
Joe Lauzon Signs with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship After UFC Exit
The 42-year-old Massachusetts fighter is set to compete at BKFC 92 on Aug. 29 at Fenway Park. Lauzon ended a 27-fight UFC run that began in 2006.
rove.mepolitics23 days ago
Massachusetts Representative Knocks Reporter's Phone During Interview
A Democratic member of Congress running for Senate struck a reporter's phone while being questioned about another candidate. The campaign later said the person was an opposition researcher rather than a journalist.
supermarketnews.comworld23 days ago
Target to Open 11 New Stores Across 10 States in July
Target will open 11 stores in July in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah. The openings bring the retailer's 2026 total to 13 so far, with a goal of more than 30 new locations this year.
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Usa Todaybusiness24 days ago
Target to Open 11 Stores Across 10 States on July 26
Target confirmed plans to open 30 stores in 2026 and more than 300 over the next decade. Eleven locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah will open July 26.
France 24sports24 days agoUpdated
France Coach Didier Deschamps to Miss Norway Match After Mother's Death
Didier Deschamps learned of his mother's death on Tuesday and will return to France for her funeral. Assistant Guy Stephan will lead the team in Friday's final Group I game against Norway in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
pymnts.compolitics24 days ago
Man with service dog initially stopped at FIFA match but later admitted after 15-minute delay
A disabled man alleges he was stopped at Gillette Stadium for 15 minutes and asked for service dog paperwork before entering a June 13 Haiti-Scotland match. The suit claims violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Massachusetts law. Defendants have not responded.
New York Postpolitics25 days ago
Airplane Tows Abortion-Pill Mail-Order Ad Over US Open at Shinnecock Hills
A plane flew an ad for mail-order abortion pills above the third round of the tournament on Saturday. The flight was arranged by a Massachusetts nonprofit and lasted roughly 90 minutes.
news.sky.compolitics27 days ago
Health Officials Issue Beach Advisories in Several States After Bacteria Tests
Public health officials in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Iowa, and Washington have restricted access at dozens of beaches after tests showed elevated bacteria and algae.
Gristscience27 days ago
New England Clean Energy Connect Line Begins Delivering Canadian Hydropower After Years of Legal Delays
The 1,200-megawatt line from Quebec into Maine has operated for roughly 27 days with zero flow since January. Massachusetts contracted for 9.55 terawatt-hours annually to meet 20 percent of its demand.
CBS Sportssports28 days ago
AJ Dybantsa Says He Expects to Be Selected First Overall in 2026 NBA Draft
The 19-year-old forward from Brockton, Massachusetts, told CBS Sports he believes he will be the top pick when the draft is held Tuesday. Dybantsa completed one season at BYU after attending three high schools in three states.
automotiveworld.comtechnology28 days ago
MIT Study Finds Over-Reliance on Chatbots Reduces Independent Misinformation Detection
A four-week experiment with 67 participants showed that AI assistance improved immediate accuracy but reduced unassisted performance by 15.3 percent after four weeks. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology research tracked headline and image verification tasks using a GPT-4o c…
CBS Sportssports34 days ago
Haiti and Scotland Open 2026 World Cup Play at Gillette Stadium
Haiti and Scotland meet Saturday evening in Foxborough, Massachusetts, marking the first World Cup appearance for each nation in decades. Both teams seek a third-place group finish that would advance them to the knockout stage under the expanded 48-team format.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics35 days ago
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Attorney General From Suing ActBlue
A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled Thursday that the Texas attorney general cannot proceed with a lawsuit against the Democratic donor platform. The court found the action was filed in retaliation against a political rival's campaign fundraising.
New York Postpolitics36 days ago
Senators Launch Inquiry Into Unemployment Insurance Payments in New York, California, Massachusetts
Sens. Bill Cassidy and Tim Scott are investigating improper unemployment insurance payments in three states, citing up to $666 million in New York losses and setting a June 24 response deadline.
forbes.comtechnology38 days ago
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump H-1B $100,000 Fee as Unauthorized Tax, While Accepting President's Broad Entry-Restriction Authority
A Massachusetts district court ruled the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B payment requirement an unauthorized tax and vacated the policy. The decision follows a June 8 memorandum and order in State of California et al. v. Markwayne Mullin et al.
abcnews.go.comworld41 days ago
Karen Read Files Lawsuit Against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police
Karen Read filed a civil suit Thursday against the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department. The complaint alleges that two officers involved in her murder case held biases and sent messages that disparaged multiple groups.
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sportsnet.casports45 days agoUpdated
David Ortiz Says John Henry Remains Engaged and Is Working to Turn Around Struggling Red Sox
Hall of Famer David Ortiz said Boston Red Sox owner John Henry remains concerned about the club's performance despite limited public appearances. The comments came at Ortiz's annual charity golf event in Newton, Massachusetts.
The Hillscience45 days ago
Six States Sue to Block Deal Canceling Offshore Wind Lease
New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont filed suit against the Trump administration to reverse an agreement that canceled a TotalEnergies offshore wind lease off New York in exchange for fossil-fuel investments.
New York Postworld46 days ago
Meteorite Fragments Over New England, Lands in Cape Cod Bay
A meteorite broke apart over northeast Massachusetts and southeast New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The fragments fell into Cape Cod Bay, producing a sonic boom and shaking reported across multiple states.
Abc Newssports46 days ago
Six States Temporarily Extend Bar Hours for World Cup Matches
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington approved extended alcohol sales hours during the World Cup. Similar measures are under review in New York and Massachusetts.
science46 days ago
FDA Passes May Deadline Without Decision on Electrical Shock Devices at Judge Rotenberg Center
The Food and Drug Administration passed its self-imposed deadline without issuing a decision on whether to ban electrical shock devices used at one Massachusetts facility. Disability advocates and former residents continue to press for a ban.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld46 days ago
Meteor Explodes Over Massachusetts Coast Producing Sonic Boom
A meteor entered the atmosphere over Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon and fragmented at roughly 40 miles altitude. The breakup released energy equal to about 300 tons of TNT and generated a sonic boom heard across the state and parts of Rhode Island.
foxnews.comworld47 days ago
Five Killed in Virginia Interstate 95 Crash Involving Bus and Multiple Vehicles
A Massachusetts woman and four members of a second Massachusetts family died early Friday when a passenger bus struck slowed traffic near a work zone on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia. The bus driver faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter with additional charges…
The Vergetechnology47 days ago
Meteor Explodes Over Northeastern U.S. With Force of 300 Tons of TNT
A meteor traveling at 75,000 miles per hour fragmented over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon. The event produced a sonic boom heard across the region and was recorded on video and satellite imagery.
keeptalkinggreece.comworld47 days ago
Small Meteor Disintegrates Over Northeastern U.S.
A meteor traveling at 75,000 mph broke apart over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on May 31, 2026, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT and producing loud booms that shook houses.
New York Postworld48 days ago
Three-Foot Meteor Airburst Seen and Heard Over Eastern Massachusetts
A roughly three-foot-wide meteor entered the atmosphere near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border on May 30 and disintegrated over the ocean, generating a bright daytime fireball and a double sonic boom heard from Delaware to Montreal.
winnipegfreepress.comworld48 days ago
Bus Crash on I-95 in Virginia Kills Five, Including Family of Four
A motorcoach struck multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, early Friday, killing five people. Four of the victims were members of a Massachusetts family traveling to a wedding in South Carolina.
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CBS Sportssports49 days ago
Massachusetts High School Pitcher Throws 101 mph, Projected First-Round MLB Draft Pick
An 18-year-old left-hander from Bishop Feehan High School has drawn first-round projections ahead of the July MLB Draft. The 6-foot-9 pitcher threw a 20-strikeout no-hitter this season and is committed to the University of Texas.
thurrott.combusiness49 days ago
TikTok US joint venture faces questions over national security compliance
A Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
thenation.compolitics50 days ago
Massachusetts Representative Says He Would Not Vote for Maine Senate Nominee
Rep. Jake Auchincloss stated he hoped Maine voters would reject Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. The congressman later clarified he was not endorsing Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
nypost.comworld50 days ago
Massachusetts Town Cancels Most Fourth of July Events Over Staffing Shortage
The Town of Rutland announced it will not hold most events planned for the nation's 250th anniversary. Officials cited insufficient public safety staffing and said donations collected for the celebration will not be refunded.
world52 days ago
Massachusetts man sentenced to 13 1/2 to 15 years for 2023 restaurant rape
A Barnstable Superior Court jury convicted Elie Jammal of Concord of rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. Judge Michael A. Cahillane imposed the prison term after the July 2023 assault in Sandwich.
abcnews.go.compolitics53 days ago
Massachusetts Certifies First Ride-Share Union for Uber and Lyft Drivers
Massachusetts has become the first state to formally recognize a union representing nearly 70,000 Uber and Lyft drivers after voters approved a 2024 ballot measure allowing gig workers to organize.
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dnaindia.comworld55 days ago
New York Firm Designs 13,961-Square-Foot House in Wellesley, Massachusetts
New York City-based 1100 Architect completed a residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that uses flush-painted wood volumes to reference local clapboard houses. The 13,961-square-foot home sits on a 0.71-acre lot and contains five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
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yahoo.comfinance55 days ago
Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who served more than three decades in the House, died this week. He was the first member of Congress to come out as gay and helped shape financial reforms after the 2008 crisis.
dailywire.compolitics56 days ago
Massachusetts Legislature Advances Bill Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed versions of the PROTECT Act. A conference committee is reconciling differences before the bill reaches the governor.
Fox Newspolitics57 days ago
Justice Department Tells Four States to Stop Issuing Plates for Immigration Agents
The Justice Department has warned Maine, Massachusetts, Washington and Oregon that they must issue undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers or face legal action. The states have until Friday to comply with the federal request.
ndtv.comworld57 days ago
Police Investigate Unauthorized Entry Reports at Harvard and MIT
Police at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are investigating reports of a man who entered campus buildings without authorization on Tuesday. Harvard police responded to an assault report at Lowell House around 5:30 p.m.
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The Free Pressworld58 days ago
Barney Frank, Former Congressman, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for over three decades, died Wednesday at age 86. Throughout his career he urged Democrats to moderate positions on crime and cultural issues to retain middle-class voters.
Fox Newspolitics58 days ago
Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86
Barney Frank, who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, died Tuesday at age 86. He was among the first openly gay members of Congress and helped lead financial reform legislation after the 2008 crisis.