Scientists’ research again in limbo as Supreme Court rules $800 million in funding can be paused
Massachusetts’ attorney general says the ruling is “wrong and deeply disappointing.”
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Cape Verde prime minister urges local diaspora to invest in their home country — and vote
About 70,000 Cape Verdeans live in Massachusetts but retain their citizenship in the island nation. -
The business case for diversity, equity and inclusion
Despite decades of research and studies documenting the benefits, many continue to push back against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public and private institutions — including in the business world. -
Quincy activists petition to roll back mayor's huge pay raise
The group said city council moved forward without public engagement. -
New Peabody 'peaker' power plant prepares to go online less green than promised
The plant's owner had said it would run on hydrogen fuel, but it is going to be diesel and natural gas for now. -
New water quality technology makes its debut in Buzzards Bay
Forget the era of volunteers getting water quality data every five days. Data loggers are collecting information every 10 minutes. -
Monthlong Sumner Tunnel closure starts Friday
The major artery will reopen August 5, with weekend closures into November. Residents are bracing for impact. -
Why a chatbot therapist could be worse than no therapist at all
With therapists in short supply, scientists are exploring whether a large language model-trained chatbot could bridge the gap, as well as the potential ethical implications. -
The favorite for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest: Massachusetts' own Geoffrey Esper
By day, he teaches electronics at Bay Path Vocational High School in Charlton. He got into competitive eating on a smaller scale and worked his way up, bite by bite, to Nathan's.
