Social isolation is a major health risk for older adults. Groups across Mass. are stepping up.
Rates of depression among older adults has increased since COVID, leading to an array of other physical health risks.
Harvard Graduate School of Education shuts down DEI office
Harvard was already grappling with the loss of billions in research funding when the Trump administration threatened to pull federal student aid.
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Budget deal reached, floor votes planned on Monday
The Legislature plans to approve a final fiscal year 2026 state budget on Monday, the day before the new spending cycle starts, after House and Senate Democrats announced they reached an accord. -
Boston Museum of Fine Arts returns looted artifacts
The return was made at a ceremony at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York City. -
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West Nile virus is back in Massachusetts
A mosquito carrying West Nile virus was detected in Shrewsbury earlier in the season than in previous years. -
Beacon Hill lawmakers plan to approve interim budget as spending talks continue
Legislative leaders acknowledge it may be another year of failing to pass a final state budget by the July 1st deadline.
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