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Legal setbacks mount for Trump’s birthright order before likely Supreme Court review
BOSTON (AP) — Over a span of a month this summer, four separate federal courts rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order ending automatic citizenship for the children of people in the country illegally or temporarily. On Friday, one more...
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Boston police warn residents regarding law enforcement imposter scam
BOSTON — Boston Police have issued a community alert regarding a law enforcement imposter scam reported in Dorchester. On September 30, officers received a report of a scam involving a suspect falsely claiming to be a Boston Police Sergeant. The...
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Thune urges Senate action as government shutdown enters third day
Senator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshotSenator John Thune, US Senator for South Dakota | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate on the third day of...
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A locked door and myriad treasures beyond, in vast rooms deemed unusable at Boston Public Library
The Boston Globe By Malcolm Gay, The Boston Globe updated on October 3, 2025 7 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. The resplendence of the Boston Public...
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Federal appeals court in Boston rules Trump administration can’t end birthright citizenship
National News President Donald Trump gestures as he arrives at the White House, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) AP By MICHAEL CASEY, Associated Press October 4, 2025 | 8:19 AM 3 minutes to read Share Close...
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From the battlefield to deep space, Pennington leader leads the charge in military research
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The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate - Louisiana
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge welcomed Dr. Stefan Pasiakos in May as a professor and director of human performance optimization. In his work at Pennington, Pasiakos has led research aimed at enhancing human performance...
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Here's what the law says about eliminating woodchucks in Massachusetts
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Massachusetts
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In Massachusetts, you are allowed to shoot woodchucks where firearm discharge is legal. Woodchucks can also be killed in their burrows with fumigants. You can also trap a woodchuck in wire cages and “destroy" it "humanely.” Woodchucks, those...
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Boston police warn of law enforcement imposter scam
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The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Boston police on Friday warned residents of a scam involving a caller pretending to be a police sergeant seeking money for uncovered court costs. “The Boston Police Department reminds community members that we will never call and request money,...
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Boston Judge denies ‘sanctuary’ cities’ request to block federal funding cuts
A judge in Boston said this week that he won’t immediately stop the federal government from withholding grant funds from Chelsea and Somerville over their immigration enforcement policies. U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge Nathaniel...
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Lyft, Uber drivers will be able to unionize under new law signed by Newsom
A Lyft driver picks up a passenger. (File photo courtesy of Lyft) More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will be able to join a union under a measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the new law,...
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OPINION: Our Elections Aren’t Safe, Someone Should Tell Bill Galvin
By: Lenny Mirra 9/25 Sitting politicians have a vested interest in convincing people that our election systems are perfectly safe and that there is absolutely no voter fraud to worry about. This is especially true for our Secretary of State Bill...
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Winners from 2022 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Announced
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The Panhandle Network - West Virginia
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This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting has released its list of winners. Here is the announcement from organizers of the competition, which was held...
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Boston Legacy signs Ballon d'Or nominee Amanda Gutierres
Boston Legacy FC has signed Brazil international and 2025 Ballon d’Or nominee Amanda Gutierres through 2029, the club announced Friday. The 24-year-old arrives from Brazilian club Palmeiras on a permanent pre-transfer. She will join the National...
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Massachusetts Finalizes Amendments to Mortgage Licensing, Truth in Lending, and Small-Loan Regulations
On September 23, the Massachusetts Division of Banks finalized amendments to the Small Loans Law, the Truth in Lending Act, and the Mortgage Lender and Broker Licensing Law. The changes update licensing procedures, disclosure rules, and...
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Government shutdown closes Pittsfield USDA office, but Social Security and Veterans Affairs services continue
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The Berkshire Eagle - Massachusetts
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Despite the federal government shutdown, most offices in the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building at 78 Center St. remain open, though the U.S. Department of Agriculture office is closed until funding is restored. BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE...
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Israel Breaks International Law So That It Can Continue To Starve Gaza
The Israeli navy intercepted 41 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and detained over 450 people on Thursday. The first boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla set sail across the Mediterranean toward Gaza last month, along the way picking up...
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Apply for a Boston resident parking permit with the new online portal
Those who live in Baltimore can receive their Boston resident parking permit now through an updated digital system that does not imply a nightmare of paperwork and visits to offices. The automated program of websites is more streamlined to...
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Latest on the government shutdown, and how it's hitting Mass. tourism
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NECN - Massachusetts
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The federal government shutdown is impacting the Boston area in a variety of ways, including the tourism industry. At Minute Man National Historical Park, hundreds of parking spots, public restrooms and access to the visitor's center are off-line...
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Why is Starbucks closing locations in Massachusetts? It could be these trends
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Starbucks is among the most recognizable brand names in the entire world — so what could be driving the closure of hundreds of locations across the United States, including several in Greater Boston? A lot of factors are likely at play here,...
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Massachusetts judge says sanctuary city funding claims are ‘speculative,’ sides with Trump
A federal judge in Massachusetts says claims from sanctuary cities that they face “imminent” funding risks because of their protections for immigrants are “speculative” and not enough for him to side with them in a court battle. Judge Nathaniel...
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