EPA employees ‘shocked’ over suspensions for signing a letter of dissent
139 employees, including 5 in the New England regional office, were placed on administrative leave Thursday.

Healey administration shutters hotels, transfers families through HomeBASE program
Thirty families moved out of the shelters that closed Monday.
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More than the ‘Big Head’: MFA hosts largest exhibit of Roxbury artist John Wilson’s work
The exhibit spans six decades of John Wilson's work, including drawing, paintings, sketches and sculptures. -
Teen substance use detox center in Worcester is closing
Community Healthlink runs the round-the-clock detox program and says it’s the only one of its kind across the state. -
Judge turns back challenge to MBTA housing law
Several Massachusetts towns sued, arguing the law is unenforcable because it is an unfunded mandate. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations.
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