Social isolation is a major health risk for older adults. Groups across Mass. are stepping up.
Rates of depression among older adults has increased since COVID, leading to an array of other physical health risks.

Gen Z’s case for disruptive protesting: ‘If a protest is fully safe, it probably won't do that much’
Are young voters taking to the streets to protest? We asked them why or why not.
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GBH Daily: Feeling lonely? You’re not alone.
Mass. groups fighting social isolation among older adults. -
Harvard Graduate School of Education shuts down DEI office
Harvard was already grappling with the loss of billions in research funding when the Trump administration threatened to pull federal student aid. -
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Recount shows Lisa Field held lead in Taunton and Easton state rep race — by 15 votes
The recount for the open House seat to represent parts of Taunton and Easton concluded with the Democrat who originally claimed victory holding on to her win, though by a slightly smaller margin. -
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