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Auditor Diana DiZoglio and transparency advocates urged a State House committee to subject the governor’s office and Legislature to the state's public records law.
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Patchy black ice and freezing fog could make Wednesday’s morning commute slick. Mostly sunny and milder later; rain and freezing rain may return late Thursday.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
ARPA‑H is directing new program money into Boston’s Investor Catalyst Hub — backing lymphatic therapies and tear‑based monitoring — even as state leaders press for clarity after a stop‑work notice.
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A Granite Street home in Foxboro caught fire Tuesday morning, prompting road closures and local power outages while crews fought the blaze.
Snow moves in late morning Tuesday, changing to rain at the coast. Light accumulations and a black-ice risk could slow the Wednesday commute.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Fidelity posted $37.7 billion in 2025 revenue, grew assets to $7.1 trillion and will shift its Boston headquarters to the Seaport — a move that could reshape local offices.
A Quincy man received a six‑year prison term after a jury convicted him of manslaughter in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day beating of Barry Whelan in Downtown Crossing.
Watertown‑based Disc Medicine cut about 20% of its staff after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for bitopertin; the company says a Phase 3 readout now dictates next steps.
The state's top court heard arguments about whether 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds can obtain handgun licenses — a decision that could ripple through prosecutions and the 2026 ballot.
Clear but bitter Monday in Boston; highs near 26°F. Tuesday brings a tricky mix starting as snow, then freezing rain before changing to rain.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A narrow City Council vote put the Blue Hill Avenue center bus lane into committee as neighbors and riders argue over parking, safety and equity.
Pepperell sued six industrial companies in federal court, alleging decades of PFAS pollution and seeking roughly $30M to fix the town’s water system.
Light snow is likely Sunday morning into afternoon with minor accumulations. Arctic air arrives Monday, and a wintry mix is possible Tuesday.
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