Fabian Schmidt speaks out for the first time since his detention
The green card holder, originally from Germany, plans to pursue legal action for 'dehumanizing' ordeal.

As global attitudes toward the US sour, Boston braces for drop in tourism
The city's tourism agency is expecting a 10% drop in international visitors this year.
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Before the American Revolution, these Massachusetts publishers rebelled in print
Newspapers like the Massachusetts Spy published bold, new ideas — and the shortcomings of their British leaders. -
Federal student loan borrowers in default must pay up or risk involuntary collection
107,000 Massachusetts federal student loan borrowers are in default and need to repay their loans or face serious consequences such as having their paycheck garnished. -
Mass. nurses frustrated over care quality, staffing levels
A union survey found the vast majority of registered nurses in Massachusetts feel the quality of hospital care is declining. -
Medicaid funding fears loom over Massachusetts state budget
Top Democrats in the Massachusetts Senate are seeking to boost state spending by more than 6% next year — and say non-negotiable rising costs left them little wiggle room in crafting their budget. -
Court rules Rümeysa Öztürk be transferred to Vermont, denying Trump administration’s appeal
Judges say that the government failed to show the harms of moving the Tufts international student.
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