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Mass. close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions

Massachusetts is on the way to giving doctors the final say on whether an abortion should be allowed late in pregnancy, a move expected to affect few cases but that supporters say is needed because hospitals are now turning away women they should be serving.

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Boston street safety advocates keep pressure on city leaders in the wake of cyclist's death

Bike safety advocates say theyare more motivated than ever press city leaders for improvements after the loss of transportation planer Louisa Gag.

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Mass. is set to see 9 ballot questions this fall. One in particular that could upend how Beacon Hill works

For all the focus on Diana DiZoglio's push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature, the 2026 public records ballot question has much more potential to crack open access to records under the State House’s golden dome.

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A Mass.-based company could be key in breaking China's hold on critical mineral processing

A Woburn company is at the forefront of efforts to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals used in weapons systems and high-tech products.

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Why Mass. is experimenting with 3-year college bachelor's degrees

WBUR's Sharon Brody spoke with Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Noé Ortega about why the state is letting a couple of colleges offer reduced-credit bachelor's degrees, starting in 2027.

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Cape Cod and island towns try adapting older buildings to alleviate the housing crunch

To help meet the demand for housing on the Cape and Islands, the Boston Society of Architects created a guide on transforming old buildings into new living space.

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The journalist who got the job you wanted can still help your career

As children, we are conditioned to compete with our peers. The overachievers tussle over who will be at the top of the class. You go up for the lead role […]

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The Daily Heller: Revivifying a Dead Language Through Cartoons

Or, liberating Latin.

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How Much Savings Does the Typical Hudson Valley Resident Have by Age?

If you're wondering how your savings account stacks up against the rest of the Hudson Valley, we have either good or bad news for you. Continue reading…

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Hudson Valley Places We'll Probably Never Call by Their New Names

There's a whole list of places in the Hudson Valley where the official name and the real name are two completely different things. Continue reading…

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Why Pennsylvania quietly repealed its 1929 midwifery law — and is now getting sued for it (share.inquirer.com)

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Eagles training camp diary: Jalen Hurts shines while rain moves practice indoors (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Sailors Working in Strait of Hormuz Are Caught in Crossfire of Iran War (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Trump Hits Exxon, Chevron for Profits Amid Iran War He Launched (bloomberg.com)

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White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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🎁 De Amerikaanse staat neemt volop belangen in bedrijven. Dat ondermijnt het eigen succesmodel (fd.nl)

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Is NHL hockey on the radio a dying art? Veteran broadcasters worry about its future (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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Inside the Spending of AIPAC, One of the U.S.'s Largest Super PACs (Gift Article) (nytimes.com)

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