BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - Circle today unveiled plans for a new global corporate headquarters for Circle Internet Group, Inc. based in the iconic One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan at an event hosting industry, political leaders and key partners who have been central to Circle's growth and success. The news marks a milestone moment for digital assets, Circle, New York, America a  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- Clark University issued the following news: * * * Geography professor vies for $10M research prize with Brazilian rainforest study * * * By Meredith Woodward King Clark Geography Professor Florencia Sangermano and fellow researchers from 14 countries had a simple mission this summer: to determine how many species live in a 38.6-square-mile section of the Amazon rainforest by remotely collecting environmental DNA, wildlife sounds, and images --   more

NORTH BILLERICA, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Curriculum Associates issued the following news release: * * * The company's premier i-Ready programs feature new insights and capabilities to help students grow without limits this year * * * As students return to school and the nation's academic recovery continues, Curriculum Associates has introduced updates to the company's award-winning i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction programs to help every student grow without limits in the 20  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey appointed Worcester City Manager Eric Batista to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Board of Directors. Last year, the Governor appointed four members to the Board. "City Manager Eric Batista is a dedicated public servant whose deep experience in municipal government, understanding of the connection between transportation and qua  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey appointed Worcester City Manager Eric Batista to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Board of Directors. Last year, the Governor appointed four members to the Board. "City Manager Eric Batista is a dedicated public servant whose deep experience in municipal government, understanding of the connection between transportat  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, Governor Maura Healey signed legislation that renames the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to MassAbility. Governor Healey filed this bill last year to reflect the administration's goal of expanding the agency's reach and ushering in a new, more inclusive model for disability career services and independent living. The legislation also removes outdated terms   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Harvard University's Business School issued the following news release: BOSTON--The Harvard Business School (HBS) Arthur Rock Center for Entrepreneurship has announced its Entrepreneurs-In-Residence (EIR), Venture Capital Advisors (VCA), and Lawyers-In-Residence (LIR) for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Rock Center is the hub for entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School (HBS). It's where HBS students who are founders, joiners, or investors activate the  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: Enterprise technical debt has evolved into a multifaceted challenge that demands the attention of all executive leadership, from the CIOs responsible for technology strategy to the CEOs focused on the organization's bottom line. To help executives understand the profound impact of enterprise technical debt on their organizations, International  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Texas AG Directed State Officers to Invade Homes and Seize Property of Latino Candidates and Organizers Despite Presenting No Evidence of Voter Fraud * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the recent raids by the Texas attorney gener  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: * * * DCR, Center for Coastal Studies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and Boston Harbor Now form Public-Private Partnership to Lead Cleanup of Marine Debris at Five Harbor Islands * * * In a landmark environmental restoration initiative, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Center for Coastal Studies (CC  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * New MIT Sloan research shows that conversations with large language models can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories. * * * Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn't staged? You likely didn't succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to research by MIT Sloan School of Ma  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The night of festivities featured students showcasing their startups' progress, along with a lively reception. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News With this year's delta v Demo Day, the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship proved two things: first, that students can make remarkable progress toward creating impactful new businesses over the course of a single summer; a  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * "We are adding a new layer of control between the world of computers and what your eyes see," says Barmak Heshmat, co-founder of Brelyon and a former MIT postdoc. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News One of the biggest reasons virtual reality hasn't taken off is the clunky headsets that users have to wear. But what if you could get the benefits of virtual reality without the he  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Study: Early dark energy could resolve cosmology's two biggest puzzles In the universe's first billion years, this brief and mysterious force could have produced more bright galaxies than theory predicts. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News A new study by MIT physicists proposes that a mysterious force known as early dark energy could solve two of the biggest puzzles in cos  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- The Boston Planning and Development Agency issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2024: The Planning Department this month recommended approval of the redevelopment of public land in Roxbury and seven new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent approximately 1.5 million square feet (SF). The new projects will create 378 residential units, including 59 units that are designated income-restrict  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Sept. 13 -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * Newest Lowell Innovation Network Corridor Partner Will Launch Eight-Week Training in February 2025 * * * Bioversity, a leading Massachusetts nonprofit provider of biotech workforce training, joined with UMass Lowell officials Thursday to announce a new life sciences workforce training partnership that includes the opening of a dedicated training lab and classroom facility  more