‘Corruption’ or ‘just cheap’? Mixed reactions to sheriff’s extortion charges
Community reacts to news of charges against the Suffolk County sheriff.

Kids with autism are at greater risk of drowning. Swim classes can help.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids with autism.
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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. -
State lawmakers poised to open up ‘black box’ of committee votes
Top Democrats on Beacon Hill say their rule reform agreement will bring more transparency and efficiency -
Moulton: Trump Administration ‘outright lying’ about Iran outcome
The Massachusetts congressman says it’s too soon to say the strikes were an unequivocal success.
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