The mom of a UMass student murdered in DC says she hopes the National Guard’s deployment in the nation’s capital will result in justice for her heartbroken family.
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Massachusetts AG’s office tells nonprofits to be ‘strategic’ around DEI amid Trump threats
The Massachusetts AG’s Office is urging nonprofits to continue to focus on DEI work despite “unlawful” funding cut threats from the Trump administration, recommending that organizations be “strategic” with their language.
Transnational elder fraud scheme hits Massachusetts, at least 50 impacted
Authorities have taken down a “cruel and malicious” transnational elder fraud scheme that stole more than $5 million from over 400 victims across the country, including at least 50 in the Bay State, with an average age of 84.
Top Dems propose $20 raise over two years to resolve lawyer work stoppage
Top Democrats announced a deal to increase the wages of private attorneys working the legal cases of people who are unable to afford representation, but the rate is far lower than what some lawyers have been pushing.
Astronomer CEO resigns after video of romantic moment at Coldplay concert shatters internet
The CEO caught with his arms around a colleague on the kiss cam at the Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium has resigned, shortly after the company placed him on leave.
Student loan interest to kick in again for 8 million borrowers, Trump administration announces
Nearly 7.7 million student loan borrowers within a Biden-era repayment plan will begin to see interest accrue once again on their student loans, the U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday.
