WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'He changed the history of Philadelphia sports' * Eagles owner Jeff Lurie '73 inducted into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame recently inducted its newest slate of honorees, and among them is a Clark alum who was cited as "one of the most consequential figures in the history of Philadelphia sports." Jeffrey Lurie '73, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, received the Phi  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * 'We depend on fungi for absolutely everything' * Tabima Lab expands research with $956K National Science Foundation grant With fungal samples gathered from around the Western Hemisphere, mycologist and Biology Professor Javier Tabima Restrepo seeks to understand the evolution of the microscopic species Basidiobolus, which could lead to discoveries in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. Tab  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * 2.009 mechanical engineering students embrace "cycles" * MIT's senior capstone course 2.009 (Product Engineering Processes), an iconic class known colloquially on campus as "two double-oh nine," emulates what engineers experience while working as part of a design team at a product development firm. The annual prototype launch is a colorful and exciting culmination of a semester's wo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * After Democrats Force Action to Lower Costs, Ranking Member Neal Leads Debate on the House Floor Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) took to the House Floor to demand Republicans finally choose families over billionaires, extend the ACA tax credits, and prevent unaffordable premium hikes from deci  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI improves flood projections under climate change * When engineers and planners design roads, bridges and dams, they rely on hydrological models intended to protect infrastructure and communities from 50- and 100-year floods. But as climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, existing models are becoming less and less reliable, new Cornell research finds. To combat this uncertainty, physics-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $11 Million to Develop Innovative Treatments * CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud today announced more than $11 million in new investments to advance transformational therapeutics for Alzheimer's and other diseases that cause dementia. Part the Cloud is a global movement with a recognized name and imp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Right-to-Work States Dominate U-Haul Growth Index By John Kartch Right-to-Work states dominated the U-Haul Growth Index released this week. Americans are moving to Right-to-Work states and moving away from forced unionism states: -Among the top ten growth states in the U-Haul index, nine have a Right-to-Work law that protects workers from being forced to pay dues to union bosses as a condition of employmen  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU forensic science graduate plays key role in high-profile case Karin Jacobsen '19, '21, a forensic scientist with the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab, helped police solve a murder case that drew national attention * A Bowling Green State University alumna working as a forensic scientist recently took the stand to provide expert testimony after helping authorities solve a murder case that   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 8, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Alaska leads hires rates in October 2025 at 9.4 percent In October 2025, hires rates increased in 3 states, decreased in 1 state, and were little changed in 46 states and the District of Columbia from the previous month. Compared with the U.S. average hires rate of 3.2 percent, 14 states and the District of Columbia had lower rates   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * BREAKING: Pressley Condemns ICE Murder in Minnesota, Slams GOP for Blocking Her Subpoena for Records & Footage Related to Shooting * Pressley Renews Call to Abolish ICE, Demands Investigation to Ensure Accountability Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement condemning the horrific murder of a woman in Minnesota by Immigration and Cu  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Catholic Health Opens $500M Patient Care Pavilion in West Islip * Catholic Health has officially opened its new Patient Care Pavilion at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, celebrating the ribbon cutting of a $500 million, 300,000-square-foot expansi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres and businesses in Illinois applaud landmark energy law to cut costs and modernize infrastructure * Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Illinois to applaud state legislators and Gov. JB Pritzker for   more

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri posted the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Chinese National Charged with Unlawfully Photographing Air Force Base and Vital Military Equipment KANSAS CITY, Mo. - United States Attorney R. Matthew Price today announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Qilin Wu, 35, in the Western District of Missouri. The complaint charges Wu with one count of taking photographs of a vit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers Hazard: The chargers can explode while in use, posing a fire and burn hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 08, 2026 Units: About 13,200 (In addition, about 7,000 units were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: TJX toll-free at 888-256-1564 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, by email to powerbank@realt  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber Researchers Discover How Major Nuclear Protein Complexes Control Specialized Gene Regulation in Cancer and Beyond * The SWI/SNF Ig-Fold for Transcription Factor Interactions or 'SWIFT' domain on mSWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complexes engage proteins called transcription factors (TFs) to target specialized genes along human DNAoften cancer-promoting g  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Decoding the Arctic to predict winter weather * Every autumn, as the Northern Hemisphere moves toward winter, Judah Cohen starts to piece together a complex atmospheric puzzle. Cohen, a research scientist in MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has spent decades studying how conditions in the Arctic set the course for winter weather throughout Europe, Asia,  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Eighteen MIT faculty honored as "Committed to Caring" for 2025-27 * At MIT, a strong spirit of mentorship shapes how students learn, collaborate, and imagine the future. In a time of accelerating change from breakthroughs in artificial intelligence to the evolving realities of global research and work guidance for technical challenges and personal growth is more important than ever.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA to host open house for update on the Olin Chemical Superfund Site * BOSTON (Jan. 8, 2026) - On January 21, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an open house to update residents on the agency's investigation and cleanup activities at the Olin Chemical Superfund Site in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Community members are invited to stop by to interact directly with represe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an update to the New Hampshire state implementation plan (SIP). This final rule updates the compilation of materials incorporated by reference into the state's federally approved air quality strategy, ensuring that the public and regulatory bodies have access to the most current rules. The SIP is a comprehensive document detailing the control measures and strategies New Hampshire uses to meet National Ambient Air Q  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: Media] -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release: * * * GBH News to Launch New Multiplatform Show in February * The Curiosity Desk will air on GBH 89.7 weekdays at 1 p.m. after two hours of Boston Public Radio BOSTON, Mass. (Jan. 8, 2025) GBH News today announced it will launch a new, one-hour multiplatform live radio program with host Edgar B. Herwick III on February 2nd. The show, called The Curiosity Desk  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, posted the following news release: * * * Global healthcare private equity hits record $190 billion deal value in 2025--Bain & Company * An uptick in $1 billion-plus deals powered the surge, overcoming a second-quarter tariff-related slowdown * Deal volume was second-highest on record, and exit value jumped to $156 billion as sponsor-to-sponsor deals bounced back from recent lows   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Demands Private Airlines Stop Providing Deportation Flights to ICE at Expense of Taxpayers * Boston Today, Governor Maura Healey is demanding that two private airline companies stop providing flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to quickly remove residents who have been detained, a significant majority of whom have no criminal convictions or char  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Details Strongest Plan in the Country to Protect Against President Trump's ACA Cost Hikes * Boston Governor Maura Healey today detailed the strongest plan in the country to protect Massachusetts residents from health care cost increases after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans refused to extend Federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) under the Af  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Nominates Six Attorneys to Serve as Administrative Judges at the Department of Industrial Accidents * Boston Today, Governor Maura Healey nominated Maureen Counihan to serve as an Administrative Judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA). The Governor also renominated Omar Hernandez, Douglas A. Bean, Thomas P. Daniels, Matthew F. King and Michael Williams t  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs * DENVER \- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * H Block Gang Associate Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy * BOSTON - An associate of the violent Boston-based gang, H-Block, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to drug conspiracy charges. Mark Linnehan, 26, of West Roxbury, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. U.S. District C  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Hanscom-based Cyber and Networks division key to AI innovation By Andrew Lane, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs A team from the Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division here played a vital role in the development and launch of a new artificial intelligence tool recently. The Pentagon introduced GenAI.mil to personnel Dec. 9. "The GenAI.mil platform releases AI capabilit  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * Scientists Find More Active Black Holes in Dwarf and Milky Way-sized Galaxies By Cutting Through Glare of Star Formation A new census of more than 8,000 galaxies finds active black holes rising in frequency with galaxy mass, jumping sharply in galaxies similar in mass to the Milky Way * Astronomers have completed the most comprehensive census of active galactic nuclei  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Lynn Man Sentenced for Drug Conspiracy * BOSTON - A Lynn man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston in connection with an investigation into drug conspiracy. Meliek Bennett, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Brian E. Murphy to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. In August 2025, Meliek Bennett   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll Kicks Off 70th Discover Boating New England Boat Show * Yesterday morning, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll helped launch the 70th anniversary of the Discover Boating New England Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive (r), with an opening-day ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boston's Thomas Michael Menino C  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Wildlife Trafficking * BOSTON - A Reading, Mass. man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to trafficking in wildlife parts from endangered and protected species. Adam Bied, 40, has pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States, specifically, illegally imported wildlife par  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Knowingly Concealing the Source of Material Support or Resources to Isis * BOSTON - A Wakefield, Mass. man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for knowingly concealing the source of material support or resources intended for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Mateo Ventura, 21, was sentenced by U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern, Massie, Castro Reintroduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block Trump's Escalating Hostilities Toward Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. In the aftermath of the Trump administration's military strike against Venezuela, Representatives Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; Thomas Massie (R-KY) ; and Joa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Co-Sponsors Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block War in Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), a Marine Corps veteran who served four tours in Iraq, has joined the bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) as an original co-sponsor. The resolution prohibits any further U.S. military action in Venezuela and reasserts Cong  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Secures Over $10.9 Million in Federal Funding for Local Projects Across Massachusetts' Sixth District * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) announced today that $10,925,000 in Community Project Funding has been awarded through the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which Congressman Moulton voted Yes on today. The federal funding secured by Co  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Health System Receives $8.5 Million NIH Grant Renewal to Advance Research on Long-Term Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease * The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai an $8.5 million renewal grant to continue groundbreaking work aimed at understanding and improving long-term outcomes for children with congeni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service Advancing Major Park Beautification and Infrastructure Improvements across Washington, D.C. The National Park Service is undertaking a comprehensive effort to restore fountains, rehabilitate historic landscapes and address aging park infrastructure across Washington, D.C. This work supports President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order 14252, Making th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The National School Boards Association issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * National School Boards Association Urges Treasury and IRS to Preserve State Authority and Protect Public School Students in Implementation of New Federal Tax Credit In formal comments submitted in late December on the implementation of a new federal tax credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) urged the U.S. Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Statement on Hoyer Retirement * WASHINGTON, DC Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced he would not seek reelection, retiring after a career in public service that spans decades in the House and in Democratic leadership: "There are few who can match the record of success that Leader Hoyer h  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * New Analysis Confirms Growing Trend of Billion-Dollar, Extreme Weather Disasters Amid Trump Administration's Ongoing Cuts to Climate Research and Emergency Response * An analysis of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the United States released today by Climate Central determined that 2025 brought the third highest annual number of costly calamiti  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Scheme to Generate Revenue for North Korean Weapons Programs * BOSTON - A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his involvement in a scheme to generate revenue for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs. The scheme involve  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * New UCS Report Analyzes 100 Worst MISO Region Power Outages, Underscores Need for Grid Resilience to Climate Change * CHICAGO (January 8, 2026)Over the last decade, extreme weather events were the cause of the top 10 worst power outages in the central United States, according to new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). As climate chan  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Why we remain attached to the music of our youth * Northeastern research argues that the social rewards when listening and experiencing music in our younger days helps 'encode' it onto our memories. by Patrick Daly January 8, 2026 LONDON Musicians love to sing about teenagers. The Who, Katy Perry, My Chemical Romance all broached the fear and wonder of adolescence. But why is it that the music of   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrpt) -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, posted the following news release: * * * Paper and packaging firms turn to disciplined approach powered by AI to manage overcapacity, transform maintenance and unlock commercial excellence - Bain & Co report * Bain & Company today released new research showing how paper and packaging companies are responding to a challenging operating environment marked by structural overcapacity,   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Pills that communicate from the stomach could improve medication adherence * In an advance that could help ensure people are taking their medication on schedule, MIT engineers have designed a pill that can report when it has been swallowed. The new reporting system, which can be incorporated into existing pill capsules, contains a biodegradable radio frequency antenna. After it se  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Search for Why Some People's Gut Microbes Produce High Alcohol Levels * Researchers have identified specific gut bacteria and metabolic pathways that drive alcohol production in patients with auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare and often misunderstood condition in which people experience intoxication without drinking alcohol. The research team from Mass General B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Senate Democrats Launch Investigation into Trump Administration's Dealings with Big Oil Surrounding U.S. Military Action in Venezuela Senators--including the Ranking Members of the Environment and Public Works, Finance, and Banking Committees--are seeking answers from fossil fuel companies regarding th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Demands Energy Secretary Wright Provide Legal Basis for Trump Administration Plans to Seize, Sell, and Pocket Profits from Venezuelan Oil * Letter Text (PDF) Washington (January 8, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today wrote to Secretary of Energy Chris   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Welcomes Senate Vote Opposing Trump's Illegal War for Oil in Venezuela * Washington (January 8, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting with the majority to prevent the Trump administration from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval. "President Trump's unconstitutional military actions again  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Smartphone App Offers Effective and Accessible Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder * In a randomized clinical trial, Mass General Brigham researchers found that smartphone-based cognitive behavioral therapy significantly improved OCD symptoms in 65% of participants, with 91% saying they'd recommend the app to a friend. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a sever  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11387) on Jan. 7, 2026, by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: Here are excerpts: * * * Stand With Us v. MIT: MIT Not Liable for Anti-Israel Activity on Campus Since October 7, 2023, the federal government has devoted significant attention to protest activity at colleges and universities related to the Israel-Hamas war. The Trump Administration,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Moulton on Voting to Extend ACA Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) released the following statement regarding his vote to extend the ACA tax credits by three years through the successful discharge petition vote led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, to force a vote on the legislation. "After House Republicans, led by Mike J  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Trahan Secures House Passage of $5 Million for Third District Projects * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) secured House passage of $5,118,000 in federal funding for five critical community projects across Massachusetts' Third District. The investments will support major infrastructure upgrades in Lowell, Littleton, Groton, and Westford, while expanding access to addictio  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration's Authoritarian, Violent Actions Endanger People in the U.S. and Around the World * WASHINGTONYesterday, an agent of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Service (ICE) shot and killed Renee Good, a Minnesota womanthe latest tragic consequence of the Trump administration's reckless and authoritarian policies. This killing comes less than a wee  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * Astronomers Find one of the Oldest Barred-Spiral Galaxies in the Universe Research led by Daniel Ivanov, who earned his undergraduate degree at UMass Amherst studying under Professor of Astronomy Mauro Giavalisco and is now a physics and astronomy graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, has uncovered a contender for one of the earliest observed spiral galaxies containing a stellar bar   more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * 4D Nucleome Consortium produces detailed models of the 3D genome over time in cells International collaboration led by Job Dekker at UMass Chan Medical School By Jim Fessenden In its effort to correlate genomic structure with gene function, the 4D Nucleome Consortium (4DN), led by Job Dekker, PhD, at UMass Chan Medical School, has extensively mapped and analyzed   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $13.8M in funding to revitalize, train next generation of America's shipbuilding workforce * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $14 million in funding to support the development of programs aimed at reinvigorating and rebuilding the U.S. maritime industry and workforce. Administered by the department's Bureau of International L  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * US withdrawal from international organizations and treaties will have 'devastating repercussions for years to come': Oxfam * In response to President Trump's announcement to withdraw the United States from 66 cooperative global treaties and initiatives, Abby Maxman, Oxfam America President and CEO, said: "This action withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, DC Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach * Common Cause and two DC voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Evans to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining D.C. voters' personal data from the nonpublic voter file. DOJ is seeking voters' full names, addresses, dates of bi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls for Hearings on National Security, Economic Policy Implications of President Trump's Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Warren raises questions about Trump's proposal to provide massive taxpayer subsidies to oil companies, the status and impact of extensive U.S. sanctions that remain in place, corr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: In Fiery Exchange, Pressley Blasts Trump, Republicans' Hypocrisy on 'Fraud' in Hearing on Minnesota * Pressley Calls Out Trump's Pardons of Convicted Fraudsters and His Own Record of Financial Misconduct "If Republicans on this committee were serious about accountability and condemning fraud, they would start with the convicted fraudster in the White House." Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON -  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley Applauds House Passage of ACA Subsidies Extension * Earlier Today on House Floor, Pressley Implored Republicans to Save Healthcare, Invoking Story of Boston Family Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after Democrats forced House passage of legislation to extend life-saving Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark: ACA Vote Secured By The "Persistence Of The American People" * WASHINGTON, D.C. Ahead of the House vote to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the Floor to mark this victory in Democrats' fight to lower health care costs. Below is a transcript of her remarks: "Mr. Speaker. Today, thanks to the persistence of the American people  more