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With more sanctions on Iran anticipated, what can U.S. consumers expect?

President Trump announced that the U.S. will go after countries that support Iran economically.

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How presidents have used pop culture to their advantage

How presidents have used pop culture to their advantage

Earlier this week, President Trump held the first IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. But the event is not without precedent.

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Despite flaws in his research, one doctor's work still defines how pregnant opioid users are treated

A Tennessee obstetrician published a study that found naltrexone to be effective in helping pregnant patients stay off drugs. Auditors and addiction specialists found that his research had serious flaws.

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Arm wrestling is on the rise: Inside the sport's newfound popularity

The classic combat sport is making a major resurgence in the U.S.

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Amid backlash from residents, some cities are upping their standards for acceptable data centers

As the number of data centers across the U.S. continues to increase, so does public opposition to them.

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What next for the Rohingya people in the U.S.?

Tuesday is the remembrance day for what the U.S. government calls a “genocidal” campaign against the ethnic Rohingya people in Myanmar.

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Indiana power outage raises concerns about data centers

The outage is adding to concerns from some residents of Hobart, Indiana, about a planned Amazon data center that would rely on power from the local utility company.

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SCOTUS temporarily allows Trump to restrict absentee voting. What does it mean for the midterms?

SCOTUS temporarily allows Trump to restrict absentee voting. What does it mean for the midterms?

The Supreme Court did not weigh in on the legality of the order, and other legal complications may prevent its implementation.

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As alpha-gal spikes on Martha's Vineyard, researchers launch first long-term study of patients

As alpha-gal spikes on Martha's Vineyard, researchers launch first long-term study of patients

Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Hospital hope to learn how alpha-gal syndrome develops after someone is bitten by a lone star tick. The study will examine over 300 residents from the island over the course of two years.

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Mass. gives schools a playbook for ICE at the door

Mass. gives schools a playbook for ICE at the door

Massachusetts has released model policies and procedures to help school districts handle situations that involve immigration enforcement at schools and childcare centers.

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This $140 million MBTA project could be a big deal for commuter rail and Amtrak riders north of Boston

This $140 million MBTA project could be a big deal for commuter rail and Amtrak riders north of Boston

The MBTA is putting $140 million in federal grant money into a project that will add a second track and higher-level platforms to the Haverhill commuter rail line.

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Mass. social media influencer critical of JD Vance sues to attend his Maine rally

Mass. social media influencer critical of JD Vance sues to attend his Maine rally

Amanda McGonigle operates the @catsonacouch social media account, which she created after Vance's comment about childless cat ladies. She was denied entry to his event in Maine last spring by Secret Service agents she claims told her “we know where you stand.”

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JD Vance frames midterms as fight against socialism as GOP confronts electoral headwinds

JD Vance frames midterms as fight against socialism as GOP confronts electoral headwinds

Vance's speech — his second in Maine this year — came as congressional Republicans brace for a potentially bruising midterm election that could end their full control of the federal government after two years.

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The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children.

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Mass. sends third wildfire crew to Minnesota to fight ongoing fires

Mass. sends third wildfire crew to Minnesota to fight ongoing fires

Five fires continue to burn in the Boundary Waters region of northern Minnesota. Firefighters from Massachusetts will head to the area for about two weeks to fight the blazes.

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12 albums by New England musicians to listen to this fall

12 albums by New England musicians to listen to this fall

From Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan's album of Halloween music to singer-songwriter Kimaya Diggs' new album of jazz-inspire folk, WBUR music writer Noah Schaffer shares new music from local artists that brings plenty of color this autumn.

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Mass. biopharma industry loses jobs, but investment rebounds

Mass. biopharma industry loses jobs, but investment rebounds

The state's biopharma industry shrank for the first time in the more than two decades MassBio has tracked this data, with around 3,600 roles cut in 2025. Venture capital funding is up 25% compared to last year.

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Trump Violated Nationwide Injunction on Mail Voting Rule

“A Massachusetts judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration violated a nationwide injunction by finalizing a rule that would significantly overhaul mail voting if allowed to take effect,” Axios reports. “Why it matters: The order allows the Trump administration to publish the rule Wednesday, but the U.S. Postal Service remains barred from making the dramatic […]

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Poppy farming A reminder of what the garden was like before the Great Drought. Quote of the Day ”Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” Groucho Marx Musical … Continue reading →

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Nevada Governor Backed Data Centers Days After $1 Million Donation

 Nevada Governor Backed Data Centers Days After $1 Million Donation

AI-linked donors poured $2 million into Republican Joe Lombardo’s reelection campaign as he championed data centers that could consume enough water for 150,000 households.