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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

EEE Epidemic: Is Mass. Ready?

As another human case of Eastern equine encephalitis is confirmed in Massachusetts, residents are left wondering if the state is truly prepared to handle this growing epidemic. With 91 positive mosquito samples and four human cases already reported this season, it's clear that EEE activity is far mo

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Schooling Gone Wrong: When a State Error Sends a Child with Autism to an Unregulated School

Imagine being 19 years old, eager to learn, and suddenly finding yourself in a school with reports of neglect and abuse. That's the nightmare a Massachusetts mother, Roberta Biscan, faced when her son, Connor, who has autism, was mistakenly placed in an unregulated school in New York. Connor, des

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Road Rage Gone Wrong: When Words Turn Violent and a Hate Crime Charges

A Quincy man, 78-year-old John Sullivan, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a shocking incident involving a confrontation with an Asian family. But what exactly happened, and what does this case tell us about hate crimes in our society? Imagine this: You're standing with your family outsid

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Hospital Havoc: Six Steward Hospitals Sold, But What Does it Mean for Patients?

A judge has greenlit the sale of six Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts for $343 million, but this isn't just a simple business deal. It raises some serious questions: Who benefits from this sale? What about the quality of care for patients? And what does it say about the state of health

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Mosquito Mayhem: Are These Towns Sitting Duck for EEE and West Nile?

Massachusetts is buzzing with worry as EEE and West Nile virus risk levels surge. While we all love a good summer picnic, should we be trading our lemonade for bug spray? Let's break down the situation and see if we can figure out what this means for you. Central Massachusetts Under Fire The

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Hold the Beer: When Corporate 'Inclusivity' Goes on Retreat

The article discusses how many major companies are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under pressure from far-right activists opposed to such efforts. Examples given include Lowe's, Ford, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, and Molson Coors, the latter of

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Aug 28 2024CRIME

Massachusetts Supreme Court Upholds Second Amendment: Switchblade Knives Legalized

In a unanimous decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the possession of switchblade knives can no longer be considered a criminal offense under the Second Amendment. This ruling follows the US Supreme Court's Bruen and Heller rulings, which established a legal test for de

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