Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.
A new program will give $1,200 a month to homeless young adults in Greater Boston
“I’m not going to let the folks down. I’m going to make sure that I use this to get myself out of this situation,” says Deandre, who’s participating in the guaranteed-income program.
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Humanitarian groups say foreign aid cuts will kill vulnerable people and hurt US interests
Massachusetts-based aid organizations have already cut staff and pulled back on health and education programs. -
East Boston business owners keep ICE at arm's length by knowing their rights
Three East Boston businesses were visited by ICE one day in February — but agents weren't looking for any specific individual. -
Federal agency to move local office out of Boston to end ‘taxpayer benefits for illegal aliens’
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler described the moves as part of a series of reforms to support President Donald Trump's agenda. -
State orders open access to free prenatal vitamins, birth control
Eligible MassHealth members and Health Safety Net patients will have access to prenatal vitamins and over-the-counter birth control at no cost, under two standing orders that the Healey administration announced Thursday. -
As complaints about Musk mount, police investigate local Tesla vandalism
Vandalism and arson against Tesla vehicles near Boston come as Elon Musk faces criticism over his role in the Trump administration
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