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Homeless shelter providers in Massachusetts are raising concerns as lawmakers move to pass legislation that would limit stays to nine months for the first time ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/homeless-shelters-massachusetts-raise-concerns-lawmakers-consider-hist-rcna147627
The income a family of 4 needs to live comfortably in every U.S. state: In Massachusetts, a family of four needs more than $300,000 to live comfortably — the ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/20/the-income-a-family-of-4-needs-to-live-comfortably-in-every-state.html
Migrant crisis: Lawmakers reach deal on bill to fund shelters: The announcement of a supplemental budget agreement comes as officials warn the system is nearly ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/metro/massachusetts-shelter-supplemental-budget/
East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
The income everyday Americans earn in every U.S. state—see how your salary measures up
cnbc.com/2024/04/14/median-annual-income-in-every-us-state.html
Quick Glance: Income Disparities in the US States - Where Does Your Salary Stand?
- In 2023, the median annual wage for all U.S. workers was $48,060, showing varying incomes across states.
- Massachusetts holds the top spot with a median wage of $60,690 for individual workers, while Mississippi ranks lowest at $37,500.
- The Northeast and Western regions generally feature higher-earning populations compared to the South and select states in the Midwest.
- Typically, local wages align with cost of living, leading to many high-earning states also being the most expensive to reside in.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered near New York City rattles the Northeast: Tremors lasting for several seconds were felt over 200 miles away near the ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/05/earthquake-centered-near-new-york-city-rattles-the-northeast/
Capitals top prospect Ryan Leonard is returning to Boston College: Ryan Leonard is not joining the Washington Capitals for the playoffs after all ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/17/capitals-top-prospect-ryan-leonard-is-returning-to-boston-college/
Archbishop Curley names Bobby Jones new football coach: Bobby Jones, a Virginia native who previously coached at his alma mater Washington and Lee University ...
baltimoresun.com/2024/04/23/bobby-jones-curley-football-coach/
Biden administration approves eighth US offshore wind project: The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the country's eighth commercial-scale offshore ...
reuters.com/business/energy/biden-administration-approves-eighth-us-offshore-wind-project-2024-04-02/
Massachusetts spending $75 million a month on shelters, cash could run out in April without infusion
bostonherald.com/2024/03/22/massachusetts-spending-75-million-a-month-on-shelters-cash-could-run-out-in-april-without-infusion/
Prosecutors: Art forger duped French, American collectors with 'Renaissance' counterfeits
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/02/art-forger-duped-french-collectors-into-buying-centuries-old-pieces/73170415007/
Former US Rep. William Delahunt of Massachusetts has died at age 82: Delahunt was an early Obama backer, becoming the first member of the Massachusetts ...
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-03-31/former-us-rep-william-delahunt-of-massachusetts-has-died-at-age-82.html
Quick Glance: Passing of Longtime Congressman Announced
- Democratic Congressman William D. Delahunt of Massachusetts has passed away at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness, as announced by his family.
- Delahunt represented Massachusetts’s 10th congressional district from 1997 to 2011 and previously served as Norfolk County district attorney from 1975 to 1996, following his tenure in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975.
- The specific cause of death was not disclosed in the Delahunt family's statement, which indicated he passed away 'peacefully,' as reported.
- President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela expressed condolences on X, formerly Twitter, following Delahunt's death, after he negotiated a 2005 deal with then-Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to secure heating oil for low-income residents of Massachusetts, as per news reports.
Discussions begin in some states about how to select 'uncommitted' delegates: Michigan, Missouri and Washington are starting the process, groups said.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/discussions-begin-some-states-choose-uncommitted-delegates/story
Westfield Democrat fires back at Jim Jordan over inquiry into Haitian accused of rape
bostonherald.com/2024/03/21/westfield-democrat-fires-back-at-jim-jordan-over-inquiry-into-haitian-accused-of-rape/
Mass. launches new $10.5M program to help 400 migrant families move out of state-run shelters
bostonherald.com/2024/03/07/mass-launches-new-program-to-help-400-migrants-move-out-of-state-run-shelters/
How a school that was once called 'exemplary' crumbled into one of the most troubled in America
nypost.com/2024/03/17/us-news/troubled-brockton-high-school-was-once-labeled-exemplary/
Lucas: Trashing Trump could come back to haunt Healey: Healey sued Trump some one hundred times during the four years he was president, and she was attorney ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/07/lucas-trashing-trump-could-come-back-to-haunt-healey/
Biden’s use of ‘illegals’ rubs some Democrats the wrong way: “Just like we should not be implementing Republican policy, we should not be repeating Republican ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/08/nation/bidens-use-illegals-his-state-union-address-rubs-some-democrats-wrong-way/
House Democrats considering changes to how state-run shelter program is managed: Top House Democrats said they are considering changes to how officials “manage” ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/28/house-democrats-considering-changes-to-how-state-run-shelter-program-is-managed/
Stars could align on Beacon Hill for emergency shelter reforms in Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey said she is open to reforming the shelter system amid capacity ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/29/stars-could-align-on-beacon-hill-for-emergency-shelter-reforms-in-massachusetts/
Deeds, once denying Black people homes, now help validate reparations: The racist practice has left a lasting imprint, playing a large part in why so much of the ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/11/metro/restrictive-covenants-in-deeds-could-validate-reparations-programs/
Donald Trump secures GOP nomination for third straight presidential election: Former president and Biden both now have enough delegates to secure their ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-gop-nomination-mississippi-washington-state-primary-b2511609.html
Quick Glance: Decisive Victories: Biden and Trump Secure Nominations for Showdown
- President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump secured their parties' presidential nominations on Tuesday with clear victories in a series of low-profile primaries, setting the stage for a general election rematch that many voters oppose.
- Biden emphasized the significance of the nomination and highlighted Trump as a serious threat to democracy.
- In a video shared on social media, Trump celebrated what he termed as 'a great day of victory.'
- Despite their strong rhetoric, both presumptive nominees face challenging paths ahead.
Ticker: IRS launches Direct File; Inflation up again in February : Massachusetts residents, along with those in 11 other states now have access to Direct File ...
bostonherald.com/2024/03/12/ticker-irs-launches-direct-file-inflation-up-again-in-february/
National Guardsman Jack Teixeira to plead guilty to leaking classified US military intel
nypost.com/2024/02/29/us-news/national-guardsman-jack-teixeira-to-plead-guilty-to-leaking-classified-us-military-intel/
Migrant crisis: Mass. House considering changing shelter program: Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano said state policymakers need to reconsider how they ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/28/metro/mass-house-speaker-ron-mariano-shelter-changes-migrant-crisis/
Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States: Doctors in six states where abortion is legal are using new laws to send abortion pills to tens of thousands ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/22/health/abortion-shield-laws-telemedicine.html
Bill Belichick's Son Steve on Differences Between Them: 'I Have a Job and He Doesn't'
bleacherreport.com/articles/10114627-bill-belichicks-son-steve-on-differences-between-them-i-have-a-job-and-he-doesnt
World War II loot found in a Massachusetts home is returned to Okinawa: The items included paintings and pottery.
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/world-war-ii-loot-found-in-a-massachusetts-home-is-returned-to-okinawa
Sen. Elizabeth Warren could face first serious GOP challenger: Should he enter the race, 56-year-old Deaton would become the first major GOP challenger for ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/14/metro/republican-lawyer-eyes-challenge-to-elizabeth-warren/
St Patrick’s Day: Varadkar to visit Boston, Washington DC during week-long US trip
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/11/st-patricks-day-varadkar-to-visit-boston-washington-dc-during-week-long-us-trip/
Media report: US reportedly asked Ukraine to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries
spiegel.de/ausland/usa-draengen-ukraine-angriffe-auf-russische-oelraffinerien-zu-stoppen-a-b445e235-7afb-484c-bbad-db7f792c03b1
Slog AM: Biden and Trump Rematch, Tanya Woo Runs for City Council Again, File Your Taxes for Free
thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/03/13/79425815/slog-am-biden-and-trump-rematch-tanya-woo-runs-for-city-council-again-file-your-taxes-for-free
Varadkar to visit home of Boston Red Sox as Washington trip continues: Mr Varadkar is scheduled for a busy itinerary across Boston and Washington ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41350984.html
US Renews Inquiry Into Applied Materials’ Chinese Business: US government agencies have issued a new round of requests for information about Applied Materials ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-28/us-renews-inquiry-into-applied-materials-chinese-business
New Research Shows the 15-Minute City Can Work in the US: As the first country to be built for the car, the US pioneered single-use neighborhoods that require ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-05/new-research-shows-the-15-minute-city-can-work-in-the-us
Here’s where child care is the most expensive: study: No state offers affordable child care, the study found.
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4442831-heres-where-child-care-is-the-most-expensive-study/
Gallery: Bill Belichick through the years: Bill Belichick and the Patriots part ways after 24-year historic run in New England
bostonherald.com/2024/01/11/gallery-bill-belichick-through-the-years/
Quick Glance: Bill Belichick: Exit Confirmed After 24-Year Stint with New England Patriots
- Belichick has decided to leave following a disappointing season and the last place finish in the AFC East since 2000.
- Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady won a total of six Super Bowls together from 2001 to 2018.
- Despite previous success, the Patriots have only made the playoffs once since Brady's departure in 2020.
- Belichick's Patriots have had a losing record in three of the last four seasons.
Wayne LaPierre and the NRA: A timeline: The National Rifle Association announced Friday that longtime chief Wayne LaPierre will resign at the end of the month ...
thehill.com/business/4393150-wayne-lapierre-and-the-nra-a-timeline/
Massachusetts, Washington, DC, Fight Opioid Deaths with Naloxone Near Transit: As the US opioid crisis continues, cities are making Narcan available to reverse ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-18/massachusetts-washington-dc-fight-opioid-deaths-with-naloxone-near-transit
25 experts theorize future of US-China relations, results are bleak: The experts, including former Trump and Obama officials and retired researchers in the PLA ...
businessinsider.com/25-experts-theorize-future-us-china-relations-war-economy-bleak-2024-1
He Killed His Molester as a Teenager. Should He Be Spared Deportation?: After 13 years in prison in Massachusetts, Marco Flores is fighting being deported to El ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/31/us/marco-flores-massachusetts-deportation.html
Morning headlines: Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
omaha.com/news/nation-world/morning-headlines-biden-and-trump-are-poised-for-a-potential-rematch-that-could-shake-american/article_55dafe8b-583f-5acd-b765-cca935055e11.html
Vermont floats millionaires tax as 'tax the rich' movement gains steam: Vermont lawmakers are debating a 3% tax on residents earning more than $500,000 yearly ...
businessinsider.com/vermont-millionaires-tax-high-income-earners-tax-the-rich-laws-2024-2
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America in 2023: Images from the United States this past year.
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Director Christopher Nolan reckons with AI’s ‘Oppenheimer moment’ : Director Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” debuted as the world was debating the risks ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/30/nolan-interview-ai-threats/
Progressive States Are Leading The Way on Closing US Gender Pay Gap: Hi, it’s Jeff Green, an Equality reporter in Metro Detroit. This week I want to talk about a ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-25/progressive-states-are-leading-the-way-on-closing-us-gender-pay-gap
Harvard Forced to Beef Up Legal Team for Congressional Probes: Harvard University’s legal bills are mounting.
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After Success in Massachusetts, Lawmakers in 10 States Push Wealth Tax: "If you want better roads, better schools, better healthcare, better public transit.. ...
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Biden 'not sure' he'd be running if Trump was not in 2024 race: President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he may have skipped mounting a 2024 re-election bid if he ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-not-sure-he-would-seek-re-election-if-trump-was-not-2023-12-05/
Quick Glance: Biden Contemplates 2024 Run, Cites Trump as Motivation
- Biden mentioned that he might not run again if not for the unique threat posed by Donald Trump to the United States.
- Biden stated that he would not drop out of the race if Trump stopped seeking his own second term.
- During his 2020 presidential campaign, Biden often cited Trump's handling of issues as part of his decision to run.
- Biden faces limited competition for his party's nomination and is positioning Trump as a danger to democracy itself.
US expects Israel not to hit zones declared safe for Gaza civilians: The United States said on Monday it was too soon to make a final judgment on whether Israel ...
reuters.com/world/too-early-assess-if-israel-heeding-us-calls-protect-civilians-us-spokesperson-2023-12-04/
Quick Glance: Israel-Gaza: Security Zone around Gaza Strip
- Israel plans security zone to prevent Hamas threats.
- Cease-fire ends, Israel resumes bombardment of Gaza.
- Hamas frees over 100 hostages, Israel releases over 200 Palestinians.
- Ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas approaches two months.
Doctors Impregnating Patients: Major Cases In 2023 Allege 'Fertility Fraud' Lead To ‘Secret Children’
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/12/15/doctors-impregnating-patients-major-cases-in-2023-allege-fertility-fraud-lead-to-secret-children/
ACLU defends free speech in furor over university presidents' handling of antisemitic rhetoric on campus
abcnews.go.com/Politics/aclu-defends-free-speech-furor-university-presidents-handling/story
State Tax Changes: What’s New for 2024: As of Jan. 1, several state tax reforms have gone into effect that can impact your finances.
kiplinger.com/taxes/key-state-tax-changes-new-year
The ashes of a Massachusetts man will be launched into deep space on the Enterprise Flight: ‘He was a big science fiction reader’
bostonherald.com/2024/01/05/the-ashes-of-a-massachusetts-man-will-be-launched-into-deep-space-on-the-enterprise-flight-he-was-a-big-science-fiction-reader/
Today in history: Jan. 2: In 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts launched his successful bid for the presidency, and more events that happened on this ...
omaha.com/news/archives/today-in-history-jan-2/collection_4ad2b51e-9da3-5d3d-a93f-82a3e4dbb767.html
Powerball climbs to estimated $760 million ahead of Saturday drawing: The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday drawing rose to an estimated $760M with a cash ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/28/powerball-climbs-to-estimated-760-million-ahead-of-saturday-drawing/
Quick Glance: 2023's Biggest Powerball Wins
- A potential new winner could claim a $760 million jackpot on December 30th.
- Despite the 1 in 292 million odds, 60% of Americans purchase lottery tickets.
- Powerball ranks among the most favored US lottery games alongside Mega Millions.
- Five fortunate Powerball winners secured jackpots ranging from $160 million to nearly $2 billion this year.
Massachusetts gas prices keep falling ahead of Thanksgiving: ‘Longest streak of declines in over a year’
bostonherald.com/2023/11/20/massachusetts-gas-prices-keep-falling-ahead-of-thanksgiving-longest-streak-of-declines-in-over-a-year/
John F. Kennedy launches bid for presidency: On Jan. 2, 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts launched his successful bid for the presidency.
chicagotribune.com/history/today/jfk-presidency-20240102-asmmhfli6bewtej2bi3kuzypgq-story.html
Paid articlePaid Editorial: Beacon Hill spending sprees must stop: We both applaud the business leaders calling on Beacon Hill to dial back expenditures ...
bostonherald.com/2023/11/22/editorial-beacon-hill-spending-sprees-must-stop/
Robert M Solow, groundbreaking economist & Nobelist, dies at 99: Robert M. Solow, Groundbreaking Economist and Nobelist, Dies at 99
deccanherald.com/world/robert-m-solow-groundbreaking-economist-nobelist-dies-at-99-2821712
35 Colleges With the Highest SAT Scores: Newly enrolled students at these schools earned an average reading and math SAT score of 1504, U.S. News data shows.
usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/colleges-with-the-highest-sat-scores
New Jersey to phase out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035: New Jersey will phase out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, joining states such as California ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4323323-new-jersey-gas-ev/
Lucas: Healey could tackle immigration invasion by restarting New England Regional Commission
bostonherald.com/2023/11/17/lucas-healey-could-tackle-immigration-invasion-by-restarting-new-england-regional-commission/
Jill Stein launches long-shot Green Party presidential campaign: Environmental activist Jill Stein is launching another long-shot Green Party bid for the ...
apnews.com/article/jill-stein-running-for-president-2024-f4d6ab729c94f413d5678e68ae4718d4
Markey targets competitive electric suppliers in FTC letter: The key question facing policymakers: how to ensure consumers benefit from the electricity ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/12/11/business/markey-competitive-electric-suppliers/
New Jersey to ban ICE cars and trucks from 2035: As of 2027, New Jersey will start limiting on the number of gasoline-powered cars and light-duty trucks that can ...
electrek.co/2023/11/22/new-jersey-to-ban-ice-cars-and-trucks-from-2035/
Massachusetts Lawmakers Propose Ban on 'Killer Robots': Massachusetts legislators want to limit the manufacturing, sale, and use of weaponized robots ...
techtimes.com/articles/299947/20231221/massachusetts-lawmakers-propose-ban-killer-robots.htm
A cannabis worker died on the job from an asthma attack. It’s the first reported case in US
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/cannabis-worker-died-job-asthma-attack-reported-case-104951863
Israel-Palestine war: Washington sees largest pro-Palestine protest in US history
middleeasteye.net/news/israel-palestine-war-washington-largest-protest-us-history
Well-known exchange program: Concern for the future of au pairs in America: The American government wants to reform the well-known exchange program ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/sorge-um-die-zukunft-von-au-pair-in-amerika-19377287.html
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Bank Executives, Lawmakers Skip the Fireworks at Senate Hearing: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-12-06/bank-executives-lawmakers-skip-the-fireworks-at-senate-hearing
Warm words in Beijing for ‘old friend’ Henry Kissinger but mixed legacy in Washington
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger's Diplomacy
- Understanding the subtle interplay between interests, values, and the use of force remains relevant
- Many perceive him as the foremost advocate of an amoral realism that stains America
- However, Mr. Kissinger was distinguished not only by his Realpolitik, but also by the idealism that permeated his diplomatic practice
- Today, this means preserving peace between China and America
China agrees to nuclear arms-control talks with US -WSJ: China and the United States will discuss nuclear arms control next week, the first such talks since the ...
reuters.com/world/china-agrees-nuclear-arms-control-talks-with-us-wsj-2023-11-01/
AbbVie strikes deal to acquire Waltham’s ImmunoGen for more than $10 billion : It’s the largest acquisition of a Massachusetts company this year.
bostonglobe.com/2023/11/30/business/abbevie-immunogen-cancer-humira/
Thanksgiving week weather: Storms threaten to worsen holiday travel chaos: Forecasters are now warning that the usual travel rush could be exacerbated by various ...
independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/storms-thanksgiving-travel-weather-b2449764.html
29 NFL Draft prospects to watch during college football conference championships: Thinking about the NFL Draft? Here are 29 prospects to watch on conference ...
sbnation.com/nfl/2023/11/29/23980947/2024-nfl-draft-prospects-conference-championship-games
The Rev. Robert P. ‘Bob’ Patterson, rector of Church of the Redeemer and advocate for Christian-Jewish relations, dies
baltimoresun.com/obituaries/bs-md-ob-robert-patterson-20231101-a4feyvgolbbktdcinrahn7drtq-story.html
PHOTOS: Thousands march in Washington, DC, to support Palestinians: Thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC for what organizers believed could be the ...
businessinsider.com/photos-thousands-march-in-washington-dc-to-support-palestinians-gaza-2023-11
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