CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 7 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI and machine learning for engineering design * Artificial intelligence optimization offers a host of benefits for mechanical engineers, including faster and more accurate designs and simulations, improved efficiency, reduced development costs through process automation, and enhanced predictive maintenance and quality control. "When people think about mechanical engineering, the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- CAST, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the need to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy into educational frameworks. This letter was in response to a proposed priority by the agency that seeks to enhance educational outcomes through the effective integration of AI technology. In their letter, CAST outlined how the integration of AI into educational settings must be approached with a focu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Elucid, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule for the calendar year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). The company emphasized the importance of establishing a national payment for the new Category I CPT code pertaining to AI-enabled Coronary Plaque Analysis, identifying it as a crucial advancement for both physicians and patients. In its letter, Elucid expressed its co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is considering applications from two companies seeking to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of a bank in Massachusetts. One of the applications is from MountainOne Financial MHC, and its subsidiary, MountainOne Financial Inc., both of North Adams, Massachusetts. The companies propose to merge with Mechanics Bancorp MHC and Mechanics Bancorp Inc. The merger would result in the indirect acquisition of Mechanics Cooperativ  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Former U.S. Postal Service Mail Carrier Indicted for Theft of Postal Customers' Prescription Drugs A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly stealing packages containing prescription medications from postal customers on his route. Michael Vernon, 52, of Somerville, Mass. has been indicted on one  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 6 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * GE Vernova completes sale of Onshore Wind blade factory in Poland * Transaction supports simplification of Wind business * Frees capital to reinvest in core EU manufacturing facilities * This week, GE Vernova completed the sale of an onshore blades factory in Goleniow near Szczecin, Poland, previously owned by LM Wind Power, to Vestas. This follows the agreement s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, Boston, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing serious concerns regarding a proposal to revoke the 2013 Fair Labor Standards Act rule and revert to the 1975 regulations. This independent agency is dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by enhancing their opportunities for self-sufficiency and community inclusion. The MDDC emphasizes t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Massachusetts Workforce Association, Boston, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing support for a proposed rule that would remove the requirement for State merit staff to provide Wagner-Peyser Employment Services. The MWA aims to enhance the effectiveness of the state's workforce development system, advocating for local flexibility to better serve both employers and job-seekers. In its letter, MWA highlights the importance of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The National Center for LGBTQ Rights, San Francisco, California, and GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders, Boston, Massachusetts, have jointly voiced strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Direct Final Rule (DFR) related to nondiscrimination in sports programs supported by federal funds. Their public comment letter challenges the DOE's proposal, which aims to rescind protections under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, particularly concerning   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Middleboro, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for revisions in the agency's Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling (FOPNL) regulations. The agricultural cooperative emphasizes the importance of highlighting the health benefits associated with certain cranberry products, and calls for consistency in how these products are represented across various nutritional guidelines. In   more