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Lizard Lounge, Cambridge Common will close next year
Two long-standing Cambridge staples, the Lizard Lounge and Cambridge Common, are set to close in 2027 after three decades of operation.
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GLP-1 drug coverage is being dropped by employer plans: What to know about 2027 weight-loss options
Employer health plans are increasingly dropping GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage as cash prices soar and 2027 options remain uncertain.
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How parents can claim their child's Trump Account, possible $1,000 seed contribution
Parents are navigating the process of claiming Trump Accounts for their children, which may include a seed contribution of $1,000.
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‘Difficult but necessary’: Largest hospital system in Mass. announces more layoffs
Mass General Brigham, the largest hospital system in Massachusetts, implements workforce reductions and cuts to its Home Hospital program.
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority increases speed on part of the Orange Line
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Massachusetts secures $130M for Springfield rail project, West-East Rail plans
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Town issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive
A raccoon in Marion, Mass., tested positive for rabies, prompting the town to issue a public advisory.
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Astra Doesn’t Need a Deal for Growth Beyond 2030, CEO Says
AstraZeneca asserts independence for post-2030 growth while investing over $1 billion in a new robotics-driven R&D hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Popular cookie chain abruptly closes all locations after years of rapid expansion
Popular cookie chain Chip City abruptly closes all remaining store locations across New York City and Massachusetts.
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Dad claims he went suddenly, permanently blind from Ozempic — in one of hundreds of lawsuits against GLP-1 makers
A Massachusetts man's lawsuit alleging permanent blindness from Ozempic highlights growing legal and medical concerns over GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
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How police solved a Massachusetts student's 1986 murder
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Masked Massachusetts mob attacks McDonald’s worker behind counter during teen takeover; 4 arrested
Four teenagers have been arrested following a violent 'takeover' of a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, where a worker was assaulted behind the counter.
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Massachusetts Is Investigating Gambling Companies’ Use of A.I.
Massachusetts regulators are investigating artificial intelligence practices by gambling companies.
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Ed Sheeran ticket refunds available for Gillette concerts after Massachusetts attorney general steps in
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Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages in Mass.
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery network into Massachusetts and Ohio, though some local residents are resisting the rollout.
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Social Security tax hike would be "financially impossible" for many, expert says
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Amazon is bringing its controversial drone delivery service to Portland
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Frugal Fannie's closing Massachusetts store after 43 years
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Massachusetts Bar Faces Backlash Over Mask Policy Change
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with drugging, raping teen girl, court records show
Looksmaxxing star Clavicular faces rape and drugging charges in Massachusetts, sparking a media focus on the manosphere’s shifting landscape.
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Massachusetts lesbian bar ignites fury after easing mask rules for one night a week
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CDC confirms 37-case multistate hepatitis A outbreak linked to frozen clams
The CDC has confirmed a multistate hepatitis A outbreak involving 37 cases linked to the consumption of frozen clams.
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Massachusetts lesbian bar nearly bullied out of town after lifting mask mandate
A Massachusetts lesbian bar faces potential closure after lifting its mask mandate, driving unprecedented subscriber growth for local media.
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‘Boom, lights out’: Massachusetts man shares sudden blindness journey after taking GLP-1
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Woman in her 30s tests positive for West Nile Virus, marking eighth human case in Massachusetts
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Health insurers covered 112,000 fewer Mass. residents’ GLP-1 weight-loss drugs this year, report finds
Health insurers in Massachusetts covered 112,000 fewer residents for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs this year.
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"Widow's Bay" puts Rockport, Massachusetts in spotlight with Emmy wins: "Something really special"
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A ‘Widow’s Bay’ Season 2 Release Date Update After Its 14 Emmy Wins
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Mosquito-borne illnesses increasing in US. See map of affected states
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Massachusetts raises West Nile risk in nearly a dozen towns after 6th human case
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CDC issues alert about nationwide increase in rabies exposures
Health officials nationwide issue urgent guidance following a documented rise in rabies exposure cases across the United States.
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CDC warns of increase in rabies activity, human exposures across U.S.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Stella Parton reveals that country music icon Dolly Parton kept her fatal cancer diagnosis private from fans and much of her family.
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Massachusetts Reviewing Bill Simmons’s Proxy Betting Admission
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Lilly snags another Massachusetts biotech as local headcount surges past 1,400
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Eli Lilly to Buy Merida Biosciences for Up to $2.875 Billion
Eli Lilly is expanding its autoimmune portfolio through the acquisition of Merida Biosciences in a deal valued at up to $2.875 billion.
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Vacant lab space, shrinking workforce put Mass. in ‘unique position’ for biotech bounceback
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Second human case of West Nile virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials have identified a second human case of West Nile virus as mosquito testing shows widespread contamination across several counties.
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New AAA study shows how many Mass. drivers speed, and frankly the number sounds low
A new AAA study reveals widespread driver perceptions of speeding as normal behavior across multiple states, including Massachusetts, California, and Alabama.
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Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm
Health officials in Texas and Massachusetts report new West Nile virus cases and fatalities, including the first death of 2026 in El Paso.
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Massachusetts to investigate Cardinals exec's alleged betting
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Mass. moves to crack down on sales of kratom, an addictive and unregulated substance
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Parasite Cases Increasing In MA: See Latest Data, Products To Avoid
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How wealthy are Massachusetts families? A new survey reveals enormous racial divides.
A new Boston Fed study reveals that median Black families in Massachusetts hold only 1% of the wealth of white families.
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Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise in New Hampshire
New England sees a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, with Massachusetts hitting 147 cases and New Hampshire reporting 69.
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The hottest ZIP code in the U.S. is on the North Shore.
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Don’t get duped this tax-free weekend: What’s worth shopping and what’s not
Massachusetts residents are utilizing a sales tax holiday on August 8 and 9, 2026, to purchase goods and services without state sales tax.
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Trump’s first Patriot Games set for Sunday, with $250K in scholarship money at stake
Donald Trump's 'Patriot Games' are scheduled to begin this Sunday, featuring $250,000 in scholarship funds for participating athletes.
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Mass. sees rise in cyclosporiasis amid US spike
Mass. sees a rise in cyclosporiasis infections amid a broader US spike, prompting expert advice on salad safety according to The Boston Globe.
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My Husband Found an Unwelcome Visitor in Our Bed. It’s a Threat That’s Coming for All of Us.
Health officials and media outlets are warning of an increase in tick activity and the associated risks of tick-borne illnesses during the peak summer season.
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eBay reaches $55.7 million settlement with Massachusetts couple that was "terrorized" in stalking scandal
eBay and former executives agree to a $55.7 million settlement over a 2019 harassment campaign that terrorized a Massachusetts couple.
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The MBTA is rolling out 3 new fare discounts — and extending half-off commuter rail passes
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Governor Healey unveils Noah Kahan-themed bill to cap ticket resale prices
Governor Maura Healey introduces a Noah Kahan-themed bill to curb ticket resale prices and fees across Massachusetts.
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Massive great white shark spotted off NC coast. See where its headed
The largest tagged male great white shark in the Atlantic Ocean has resurfaced off the coast of North Carolina after months of being unseen.
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Mass General Brigham battle pits $400K top nurse pay against $8.4M CEO
A historic healthcare strike at Mass General Brigham concludes with nurses returning to work, though no contract deal has been reached.
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Dispatch Dale Dickey to Widow’s Bay’s Most Cursed House
Knoxville native Dale Dickey earns a first Emmy nomination for her role in the hit series Widow’s Bay.
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Nearly 1,000 cases confirmed in Michigan as explosive diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak intensifies across US
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Massachusetts city orders curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match following spate of stabbings, shootings
Brockton imposes a curfew before Cape Verde’s World Cup match after a surge in stabbings, shootings and 75 arrests.
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Beloved Brookline restaurant closes after over 60 years in business
Two long-standing businesses in Brookline, Massachusetts, have announced their permanent closures after decades of operation.
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With Mass. cutting weight loss drug coverage, patients scramble to afford prescriptions
Patients are struggling to afford weight loss prescriptions as Massachusetts reduces coverage for these high-cost medications.