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January 10, 2024

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposes measures to address city's housing shortage

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed measures to make it easier for homeowners to create smaller, independent living units in their homes or yards on Tuesday.

January 8, 2024

Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces $375M in budget cuts amid anticipated shortfall

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Monday $375 million in budget cuts as the Bay State grapples with a likely budget shortfall of about $1 billion.

January 7, 2024

Keeping pets safe in the cold: 5 key tips for protecting your furry friend this winter

Pet safety is important during the winter season. A veterinarian gives his top five tips for how to keep your pets safe during the cold temperatures.

January 5, 2024

Flooding at Massachusetts hospital disrupts fertility treatment services for 200 patients

A burst water main at Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Christmas Eve has disrupted services for approximately 200 patients seeking fertility treatments.

January 3, 2024

In Massachusetts, first offshore wind farm begins transmitting electricity to grid

Two large offshore wind farms in the United States, Vineyard Wind and South Fork Wind, have sent electricity to the grid for the first time, officials say.

January 3, 2024

Massachusetts man fatally shot wife and daughter in apparent murder-suicide, police say

A Massachusetts man, identified as Rakesh Kamal, allegedly shot and killed his wife and daughter before taking his own life last week. Their bodies were discovered by police.

January 3, 2024

Moral 'failures' of academic leaders wouldn't have seen accountability if not for Congress: Stefanik

Rep. Elise Stefanik, the House GOP Conference Chairwoman, reacted Tuesday to the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, weeks after highly-criticized testimony.

January 3, 2024

Harvard must rid itself of ‘cultural rot’ in wake of Gay resignation, says advocate for Jewish students

The CEO of Israel On Campus said that Harvard doesn't "just have a plagiarism problem" but also a "moral problem" in the wake of President Claudine Gay's resignation.

January 2, 2024

Massachusetts federal lawmakers call on Biden to remove Cuba from list of countries protecting terrorists

Democratic federal lawmakers from Massachusetts called on President Biden to remove Cuba from a list of countries that protect terrorists.

January 2, 2024

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid antisemitism, plagiarism controversies

Harvard President Claudine Gay stepped down Tuesday after strong backlash for failing to directly condemn calls for the genocide of Jews on campus.