Former Boston City Councilor sentenced to one month in prison for corruption charges
The sentencing wraps up a nine-month saga that began when Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December.

‘Important to everybody, not just Harvard’: Professors celebrate research funding restoration
Federal judge’s ruling Wednesday is a victory for academic freedom and democracy, researchers say.
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Essence HBCU Classic brings celebration to Harvard Stadium
Game was first matchup between two HBCU football teams in Boston in over 50 years. -
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With AI common on campus, some educators are leaning in
Harvard physics lecturer Greg Kestin built a custom tutoring app called TeachGPT, and it’s proven to help his students. -
Calling the shots: As vaccine rates decline, Mass. looks beyond feds to improve uptake
Officials say vaccine hesitancy is likely to get worse under Trump administration, which is attacking vaccines through rhetoric and funding cuts. -
USCIS to resume interviewing neighbors and coworkers of citizenship applicants
Local organizations worry the additional hurdle will discourage some immigrants from applying.
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