Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year
The August event was called off amid fears that federal immigration authorities might detain some attendees.
Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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Task force scans other states in search of primary care solve
Rhode Island’s former health insurance commissioner advised Massachusetts to focus on enforcement and accountability mechanisms -- rather than “aspirational” targets. -
‘It’s fricking hot!’ Passengers endure sweltering heat inside T stations.
Riders said fans placed inside of stations aren't enough to provide relief from the extreme heat. -
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It’s not just Harvard. Public universities are also hurting from Trump’s cuts to science.
President Trump’s proposed budget would slash National Science Foundation support for graduate students by more than 50%. -
With extreme heat warning in effect, experts urge safety for outdoor workers
Record-breaking temperatures reaching into the 100s will blanket Massachusetts and southern New England, with the exception of Cape Cod, and that may endanger outdoor workers with a higher risk for health-related issues.
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