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December 3, 2023

Harvard whistleblower points to 'undisguised calls for the murder of Jews' after launch of federal probe

A Harvard alum called on the U.S. Department of Education to expand a probe into the Ivy League school after an antisemitic protest disrupted classes.

December 1, 2023

Bus driver who claimed to accidentally eat THC gummies, pass out on highway granted probation

A bus driver in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been offered a two-year probation program after saying he accidentally ingested THC gummies while driving on the interstate.

December 1, 2023

Western Massachusetts reports RSV uptick as child pneumonia outbreak hits Ohio

An uptick in RSV cases is happening in western Massachusetts, leading some children to suffer from mild cases of pneumonia, according to a report.

December 1, 2023

Amid childhood pneumonia outbreaks, infectious diseases expert reveals key facts about ‘white lung syndrome’

As childhood pneumonia outbreaks begin to crop up in regions around the U.S., an infectious diseases experts weighs in on possible causes and risks and presents key facts.

December 1, 2023

Transgender runner complains about being 'slow' and 'out of shape' after winning women's half-marathon

Transgender runner Kae Luci Ravichandran draws criticism after complaining about being 'out of shape' after winning women's category in a New York half-marathon run.

November 30, 2023

Massachusetts weighs temporary shelter funding amid homeless, migrant crises

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would include funding for temporary homeless shelter spaces as the state's current system remains at capacity.

November 29, 2023

On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia

Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.

November 28, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey unveils climate blueprint for coastal communities

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday unveiled a strategy she claims will better insulate the state's 78 coastal communities from effects of long-term climate change.

November 28, 2023

US Dept of Education opens investigation of Harvard over antisemitism on campus

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Harvard failed to respond to alleged harassment of Jewish or Israeli students.

November 28, 2023

Crash near Boston leaves 2 cars wedged in front of former restaurant location with passengers trapped inside

Police in Massachusetts are looking into what cause d a crash that resulted in two cars wedged in the front of a former Boston Market location.