CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Adaptation Finance Low-Balled, Glaring Omission of Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in New COP30 Text * BELEM, Brazil (November 21, 2025)The annual UN climate talks, COP30, are entering their final hours after a fire briefly shut down the venue yesterday. Early this morning, the COP Presidency released a raft of new negotiations text including an updat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Ahead of Holiday Season, Ranking Member Markey Renews Calls for Trump Administration to "Gift" Main Street their Own Money Back Letter urges development of an equitable tariff refund process that doesn't disadvantage small importers * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Aldo Piccarreta Named "Private Equity Large Cap Lawyer of the Year" by TopLegal * Private Equity partner and co-head of our European private capital practice, Aldo Piccarreta, has been named "Private Equity Large Cap Lawyer of the Year" at the 2025 TopLegal Awards. The TopLegal Awards honor outstanding teams and individual professionals in the Italian legal market across   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Arcole Acquires a Majority Investment in Methal * The Paris Technology team advised Arcole on its majority investment in Methal, a company resulting from the carve-out of ten French industrial sites from the UK-based Bodycote group. This transaction, carried out alongside the Benalu-Legras group as co-investor, confirms Arcole's position as an investor committed to suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As COP30 Comes to a Close, Sen. Markey, Rep. Escobar Announce Legislation to Hold Accountable Those Who Harm Our Climate and Environmental Defenders Abroad * Bill Text (PDF) Washington (November 21, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) today announced the reintroduction of the Targe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As COP30 Concludes in Brazil, Senator Markey Condemns Trump Administration's Destructive Anti-Climate Agenda * Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today wrote to President Trump to condemn the Administration's reversal of progress towards ambitious domestic and international climate policy. The United States government has been notice  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * How Do You Stop or Slow Alzheimer's Disease? Start Early. SPH researchers are at the forefront of determining the risk factors, treatments, and behavioral and environmental changes that may help alleviate the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. * Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a uniquely challenging and distressing experience for the people living wi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Condemns Trump Administration's Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Off U.S. Coasts New plan proposes 34 lease sales, inviting oil and gas industry to hoard leases and make profits at taxpayer expense * The U.S. Department of the Interior has released a draft offshore drilling plan that proposes 34 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, and California. Thi  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * CICS Doctoral Candidates Alireza Salemi and Cuong Than Named 2025 Google PhD Fellows Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) doctoral candidates Alireza Salemi and Cuong Than have been named recipients of the 2025 Google PhD Fellowship for their research in natural language processing and in algorithms and optimization, respectively. The Google PhD fellowship is an annual a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jake Auchincloss Introduces ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act * Washington, D.C. Yesterday, Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) introduced the ACA Copay Cost and Affordability for Patients (CAP) Act to limit annual prescription drug cost-sharing for patients enrolled in health insurance plans through the ACA Marketplaces. Millions of Americans with ACA Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moulton Announces Oversight Visit to Burlington ICE Facility; Invites Senators Warren & Markey to Join Him in Holding ICE Accountable * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) tonight announced that he will be conducting an official oversight visit to the Burlington ICE facility on December 1, citing ongoing concerns about transparency and detainee treatment. Congressm  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * COP30 text 'unacceptable' and fails communities at frontlines of climate disasters - Oxfam * In response to the latest 'Mutirao' text, Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam International Climate Policy Lead, said: "As COP30 races toward its close, world leaders are gambling with the planet and with the lives of the poorest. Rich countries are treating adaptation finance as a bargaining chip. Yet  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Digitalization Drives Demand for Severe Service Valves in the Process Industries * ARC's latest research on Severe Service Valves (SSVs) indicates that digitalization in the process industries is propelling market growth. Digitalization shows end users how condition monitoring and predictive analytics can reduce unplanned downtime and save costs. End users are demanding  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Dominican National Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution * BOSTON - A Dominican national unlawfully residing in Worcester has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing fentanyl pills. Miguel Gonzalez Duarte, 37, has been indicted on one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl; two counts of distribution of   more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 22 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Hands-on, Minds-on: Addressing Both Sides of Active Learning By Megan Silander and Daniel Light In one classroom, students crafted models of flowers from recycled plastic bottles, identifying and labeling petals, stems, and roots. In another, groups created simple machines--hoes, bottle openers, levers--using spoons and sticks. Both lessons were lively, collaborative, and cre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Following Government Shutdown, Pressley Joins Trahan, Ruiz, Nearly 100 Democrats Urging Trump to Release LIHEAP Funds * Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) joined Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congressman Raul Ruiz, and nearly 100 Democratic members of Congress urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Future USS Massachusetts Delivered to U.S. Navy * NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the Submarine Force's newest attack submarine, the future USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), from HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Nov. 21. The delivery represents the official transfer of the submarine from the shipbuilder to the Navy. The submarine and the crew will continue to undergo a series of tes  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * International research team discovers a potential source of abiotic methane in the Arctic Ocean * A distinctive oceanic core complex releasing hot fluids has been identified at a depth of 2,700 meters on the Arctic Ocean's floor. This finding opens the way for new research into hydrothermal, deep-sea ecosystems, and Arctic geology. TROMSO, NORWAY, and W  more

ENCINO, California, Nov. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Suburban Boston Multifamily Asset Sale ARLINGTON, Mass., Nov. 20, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Mystic Grove Apartments, a 60-unit apartment complex in Arlington, Massachusetts. The property sold for $20.5 million,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey and Pressley Honor Families and Survivors of Homicide Victims * For every one homicide victim, there are at least 10 surviving family members who suffer their loss in the aftermath Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (November 21, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) reintroduced a bicameral Congressional resolution to honor families  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Introduces Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) introduced new legislation to ensure that nonprofits can continue sending care packages to U.S. troops deployed overseas without being burdened by complex new customs and postal rules. The bill, called the Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025, was prompted  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Unveils Legislation to Prevent Unauthorized War with Venezuela, Denounces Trump's Calls for Violence Against Democratic Lawmakers * WASHINGTON, D.C. This morning, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), along with Reps. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07), announced the introduction of new legislation, called the No Unauthoriz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Massachusetts, issued a report highlighting the widespread problem of rental housing junk fees that burden millions of renters across the United States. The report, titled "What the Heck, Dude! How States Can Fight Rental Housing Junk Fees," details how these excessive and often undisclosed fees drive up housing costs, disproportionately affecting low-income renters and renters of color, and calls for robust state and loc  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 22 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: * * * National Grid Foundation Empowers Future Leaders: Introducing its Inaugural Youth Advisory Council The National Grid Foundation has named 12 exceptional young leaders from New York and Massachusetts for its inaugural Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The new initiative is designed to amplify the voices of young changemakers and shape the Foundation's future s  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * North Old Carriage Road Corridor Improvement Project Receives ACEC/NC Award * VHB was recognized at the 2026 ACEC/NC Engineering Excellence Awards for our contributions to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) North Old Carriage Road Corridor   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 22 (TNSjou) -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Americans and Canadians agree: More AI training is critical to combat job loss Findings from a multi-year study show that many adults in the U.S. and Canada want the government to address AI-related job loss through workplace retraining and reskilling -- a solution that cuts across party lines. By Tanner Stening As fears of artificial intelligence-fueled job loss ripple through society, one p  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 (TNSrpt) -- The Boston Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Planning, streamlining and outreach will be critical for MassHealth to weather new Medicaid rules, says new Boston Indicators report Collaboration ahead of new Medicaid work and eligibility requirements needed to automate and streamline systems and manage costs, protect benefits for Mass. residents * A new report from Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lynch Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Supply * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) and Rep. Lisa McClain (MI-09), members of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Modular Housing Production Act, bipartisan legislation to facilitate the financing and construction of affordable housing nationwide. In particular, the bil  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Request Public Affairs support through new portal Published Nov. 20, 2025 By 2nd Lt. Olushino Bolden Jr. HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - The 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs office here has adopted a new system, the Public Affairs Productivity Portal, or P3, to process customer requests. P3 is a Department of the Air Force-wide tool for PA teams to receive and manage   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Florida Polytechnic University Engineering Center * On November 18th, Florida Polytechnic University celebrated a transformative milestone with the ribbon cutting of the Gary C. Wendt Engineering Centera state-of-the-art, $15-million aca  more

DEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release: * * * Valve Actuators Demand Driven by Evolving Communication Protocols * New ARC Advisory Group research on the global valve actuators market reveals that the evolving technology in microelectronics technology has paved the way for many upgrades in the communication segment. For instance, with an OPC-UA server application package, valve positioners can communicate with an OP  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Supports Key Grant Wins in 12 Massachusetts Communities * Twelve Massachusetts communities will soon benefit from safer streets, stronger infrastructure, and more resilient neighborhoodsthanks to $11.8 million in state grant funding that VHB helped secure ove  more