BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Berkshires Visit, Governor Healey Continues Opposition to Proposed Berkshire Gas Rate * Boston -Ahead of her visit to the Berkshires tomorrow, Governor Healey is reiterating her opposition to the proposed Berkshire Gas rate increase, which could increase bills as much as 25 percent for customers across Western Mass. "We're working on numerous fronts to lower costs for peo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * AI governance is not just top-down in China, research finds * Political scientist Xuechen Chen said traditional Chinese values and market driven factors have also driven moves to regulate generative AI platforms. by Patrick Daly February 16, 2026 LONDON -China-watchers arguing that Beijing's artificial intelligence controls are dependent on its authoritarian government are peddling a "stereotypical  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing deep concerns regarding a proposed rule that would exclude certain counseling programs from receiving "professional degree" status. This move, according to the institution, could potentially jeopardize the future of its Mental Health Counseling & Behavioral Medicine Program and the well-being of students pursuing careers in this criti  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Co-op brings student up close and personal with a lioness * Ryan Sewell completed a co-op at Lilongwe Wildlife Trust, which works to protect Malawi's wildlife from threats such as deforestation, poaching and the pet trade. by Cyrus Moulton February 16, 2026 It was nighttime on the plains of southeastern Africa, and Northeastern student Ryan Sewell could see the eyes of members of a lion pride stari  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The Conservation Law Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) voicing opposition to the Draft Proposed Program (DPP) for the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. In the letter, CLF denounces the proposed expansion of oil and gas leasing activities, which threatens marine ecosystems and coastal communities across New England. Founded in 1966, CLF aims to protect and restore the environmen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc. has issued a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding proposed rules for Guidelines for Safeguarding Member Information. The Association, which represents approximately 170 credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, services over 4.4 million consumer members and is actively engaged in discussions aimed at shaping regulatory frameworks. The letter out  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc. (Association) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration expressing its support for proposed rule changes aimed at deregulating corporate credit unions. Representing approximately 170 state and federally-chartered credit unions across Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, the Association serves over 4.4 million consumer members and has developed its comments in consulta  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding its proposed rule on guidance for response programs addressing unauthorized access to member information. This proposed rule is part of the NCUA's Deregulation Project, which aims to simplify regulatory requirements for credit unions. Representing approximately 170 state and federally-chartered credit unions in Delaware, Massachusetts, New   more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * February Board of Trustees Meeting Report * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on February 16, 2026. Dear Bryn Mawr Community, We write to update you on the most recent Board of Trustees' meeting, which was held on campus February 6-7, 2026. We welcomed board members to campus with a dinner with the Advisory Council of the Faculty and several new employees at the College. On   more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- Hampshire College posted the following news: * * * From the Stage to the Stein: Alum Malcolm Purinton 98F Brewed Up His Own Academic Specialty * It turns out that beer is about much more than drinking, which Purinton explains using a uniquely interdisciplinary lens that moves across and between areas of study, emphasizing surprising, creative ways in which to consider world history and human behaviors. We caught up with him to discuss his path from Hampsh  more

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release: * * * IDC: India Smartphone Market Flat at 152 Million Units in 2025, With 2026 Volumes Expected to Fall INDIA - According to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, India's smartphone market closed 2025 on a flat note, growing marginally by 0.5% year-over-year to reach 152 million units. Following  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation: Effectiveness and Value - A report from Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, Boston, Massachusetts - February 2026 (140 pages) * * * The Institute For Clinical And Economic Review issued a report presenting a comprehensive evaluation of smoking cessation strategies, comparing clinical effectiveness, safety and economic value across a range of pharmacologic treatments, behavioural interventions and combination therapie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Lin's Propane Trucks has raised concerns regarding the safety implications of using heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) for the transportation of hazardous materials in a public comment letter submitted to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The company emphasizes that current regulations do not adequately address the specific safety challenges posed by EV chassis in the hazardous materials sector. In the letter, Lin's highlighted a regulatory void   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Lincoln Electric System expands Terry Bundy Plant with GE Vernova gas turbines - Two LM6000VELOX/* units expected to add approximately 100 MW of flexible capacity by 2029 - Strengthening grid reliability through advanced aeroderivative technology - Project builds on GE Vernova's longstanding collaboration with electric municipalities and cooperatives to help meet g  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for the recognition of nurse anesthesiology doctoral degrees-specifically the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), and PhD-as professional degrees in the proposed Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule. The association, representing over 900 members, emphasized that Certified Registere  more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Moving Beyond Implications Conference Grows in Third Year * In the weeks leading up to the start of the General Assembly's 2026 legislative session on February 4, Connecticut lawmakers were working to determine their legislative priorities. On Thursday, January 15, researchers from across Connecticut, and even neighboring states, gathered at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to connect   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- SAFE DEPOSITS: HOW TO PROTECT FAMILY BANK ACCOUNTS FROM DEBT COLLECTORS - A report from National Consumer Law Center, Boston, Massachusetts - February 2026 (140 pages) * * * The National Consumer Law Center issued a report examining the legal protections, regulatory gaps and potential consumer harms associated with safe deposit boxes and similar custodial services at banks and credit unions. The analysis argues that while safe deposit boxes are widely used to s  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * New AI model could cut the costs of developing protein drugs * Industrial yeasts are a powerhouse of protein production, used to manufacture vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds. In a new study, MIT chemical engineers have harnessed artificial intelligence to optimize the development of new protein manufacturing processes, which could reduce the overall costs of  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 16 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * PhD candidate takes research to MIT and Harvard * Bontle Masango focuses on type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes in Africa, and hopes to reduce the impact on individuals and healthcare. Masango, a 2025/2026 Fulbright Scholar, has begun her exchange at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the United States. This fellowship is awar  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Destroying Hope for the Future: Reproductive Violence in Gaza - A report from Physicians for Human Rights, Boston, Massachusetts - January 2026 (60 pages) * * * Physicians for Human Rights issued a report documenting the prevalence and impacts of reproductive violence and attacks on maternal and reproductive health facilities in the Gaza Strip, arguing that such actions gravely undermine the physical autonomy, safety and future prospects of women and girls. The  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 16 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * The Thames gives up centuries of history to Northeastern mudlarkers * The immersive experiences of mudlarking and a migration-themed walking tour forms a core part of the London: Literature, Culture, Identity course. by Patrick Daly February 16, 2026 LONDON -There is 2,000 years of history lying underneath the London asphalt. But there is no digging required to get your hands on a piece of it. As  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 17 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * Sarah McCormack Studies Sea Anemones to Understand the Human Gut Microbiome Sarah McCormack's college journey was supposed to be straightforward -- earn a Naval ROTC scholarship and enter her career as a physician in the Navy. The Massachusetts native had it all mapped out when she arrived as a first-year at the University of San Diego (USD). Then everything changed. McCormack received a m  more