The major consulting firm McKinsey & Company will pay $650 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into its consulting for Purdue Pharma, the company that helped to fuel America’s opioid epidemic through its OxyContin prescription drug.
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WBUR is canceling Radio Boston after layoffs at NPR station: ‘Big change is coming’
WBUR is canceling Radio Boston after layoffs at NPR station: ‘Big change is coming’
Vehicle crashes into Summer Street business
Police responded to a report Thursday morning of a vehicle that had crashed into the side of Carol’s Dairy Bar at 310 Summer St. in Fitchburg. Police say only one vehicle was involved in the accident, which was first reported at 4:35 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024. No serious injuries were reported and the matter […]
North Middlesex Regional School District to close two schools following failed Prop 2.5 overrides
TOWNSEND — Two elementary schools in the North Middlesex Regional School District will likely be closed after the end of the current school year with district officials citing a lack of state financial support.
Massachusetts spent less on emergency shelters in FY24 than originally projected, report shows
Massachusetts spent less on emergency shelters in FY24 than originally projected, report shows
Herb Chambers makes massive, $100M gift to Mass General Hospital to fund cancer care
Boston area car dealer and philanthropist Herb Chambers has donated $100 million to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to an announcement Monday.
