News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors
'His contributions are immeasurable'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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'His contributions are immeasurable'
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#Longtime trustee Tony Tilton has passed away
Sumner B. Tilton Jr., a life member of Clark's Board of Trustees and longtime advocate for the University and the City of Worcester, died on August 7, 2026.
Tilton -"Tony" to his family and friends -was born in Worcester on February 25, 1938, the son of Sumner B. Tilton, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Ellsworth) Tilton. A life
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2026 HFA European Congress to Showcase New Research Shaping the Future of Fitness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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2026 HFA European Congress to Showcase New Research Shaping the Future of Fitness
Industry executives from Armah Sports, David Lloyd Leisure, Third Space, Total Fitness, and more will take the stage in London this September for the event put on by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA).
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A free, AI-powered youth entrepreneurship platform, "Dear Dreamer," launches, built by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and made possible by the Frank & Eileen Foundation
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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A free, AI-powered youth entrepreneurship platform, "Dear Dreamer," launches, built by the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and made possible by the Frank & Eileen Foundation
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CAMBRIDGE, MA - August 14, 2026 -Audrey McLoghlin, founder & CEO of apparel brand Frank & Eileen and president of the Frank & Eileen Foundation, alongside Bill
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Advocates, musicians and lawmakers rally outside Madison Square Garden to demand a ban on facial recognition surveillance
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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Advocates, musicians and lawmakers rally outside Madison Square Garden to demand a ban on facial recognition surveillance
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NEW YORK, NY-Today, local lawmakers, privacy advocates, artists, organizers, and New Yorkers to demand an end to the use of biometric surveillance in places of public accommodation and call on the City Council to
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition In Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Demand For Personal Information Of Commercial Drivers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition In Suing Trump Administration Over Unlawful Demand For Personal Information Of Commercial Drivers
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 22 states in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration over its demand that the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) pro
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding that the American Association of Motor Vehicles Administrators (AAMVA) produce a database o
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American Trucking Associations: Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
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Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
These annual competitions date back to 193
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 13 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of Drivers
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in filing two lawsuits against the Trump Administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Block Illegal Seizure of Millions of Drivers' Personal Data
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August 13, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a multistate coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawfully demanding personal info of commercial driver's license holders
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Aug. 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for demanding production of a database of state-owned records co
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Demanding Personal Information of CDL Drivers
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#Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is suing the Trump administration for demanding a database containing the personal information of 17 million c
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Unlawful Demands for Personal Information of CDL Drivers
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Administration Threatens to Withhold $10 Million in Federal Funding Unless Sensitive Information of Millions of Drivers is Turned Over
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of
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Billy Zhang Named a 2026 ALB Hong Kong Rising Star
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Billy Zhang Named a 2026 ALB Hong Kong Rising Star
Asset management counsel Billy Zhang, has been named a 2026 ALB Hong Kong Rising Star by Asian Legal Business.
This annual list recognizes Hong Kong's most promising next-generation lawyers based on their work on important matters, service to key clients and notable professional accolades. Honorees are distinguished by their legal expertise, dedica
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CAIR-Minnesota Says Court Ruling Allowing Termination of Somali TPS to Move Forward is Not the End of Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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CAIR-Minnesota Says Court Ruling Allowing Termination of Somali TPS to Move Forward is Not the End of Legal Challenge
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) today expressed deep disappointment with a federal court ruling allowing the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia to move forw
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Massachusetts Privileges Muslims
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Aug. 14, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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MASSACHUSETTS PRIVILEGES MUSLIMS
In 1833, Massachusetts was the last state in the union to end state churches. Fast forward to today where lawmakers are considering a bill that would make mince meat out of the pr
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Census Bureau: 'Voting & Registration in the Election of November 2024' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P20-590) by Leslie K. Davis and Erik L. Hernandez entitled "Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2024:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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METHODS OF VOTING
Most states have policies in place that allow eligible voters to cast their vote prior to Election Day, either by casting an absentee ballot (e.g., by mail), by voting in-person during an early voting period, or both. The CPS has asked
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Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark MFA inspires artists to become 'creative entrepreneurs'
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#'This is where I belong. Right here.'
Dynell Bonner is an Army veteran from Hawaii who is most comfortable with a camera in his hand and a story to tell.
Dena Jones, from North Carolina, is a mixed-media artist who welcomes having her work critiqued from her "blind side."
Anneli Skaar runs a book art studio in coastal Maine and is wary abo
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Clark University hosts leaders to discuss extreme heat
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark University hosts leaders to discuss extreme heat
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Massachusetts' inaugural Heat Resilience Officer appointed
Under the midday sun on the plaza outside Clark University's Shaich Center, Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer announced the appointment of the state's first-ever Heat Resilience Officer, Katie Schlick.
The new post kickstarts Governor Maura Healey's community-centered partnership
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Clean Air Task Force: DOE cancellation of national transmission corridors undermines effort to build a stronger, more reliable grid
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news:
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DOE cancellation of national transmission corridors undermines effort to build a stronger, more reliable grid
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The Department of Energy announced yesterday that it would cancel plans to d
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Cold War-era law finds new use at America's B-2 bomber base
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news:
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Cold War-era law finds new use at America's B-2 bomber base
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) -
Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman.
The conviction showed how a Cold W
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Crises of rising heat, lack of trees, impact vulnerable communities across Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Crises of rising heat, lack of trees, impact vulnerable communities across Massachusetts
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#'There's always money to plant trees, but there isn't money to maintain them'
During a press conference held Thursday afternoon at Clark, Gov. Maura Healey announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as the first statewide Heat Resilience Officer.
Katie Schlick is named Massachusetts' first Heat Resilience Officer
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Education Development Center Issues Commentary: YouthLearn Africa - Building the Next Generation of Digital Changemakers in Uganda
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Education Development Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by experienced project leader, training and technical assistance specialist, and instructional designer Kate Goddard:
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YouthLearn Africa: Building the Next Generation of Digital Changemakers in Uganda
Across Uganda, young people are learning to do more than consume digital media--they're learning to create it with purpose. Through YouthLearn Africa, a youth training and m
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Fight for the Future: Mix Bar becomes the next to hit "pause" on face scanning
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release:
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA--The Mix Bar becomes the next to hit "pause" on face scanning
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Earlier today, the Bay Area Reporter reported that The Mix Bar is following the steps of Badlands and Toad Hall, in hitting "pause" on face scanning. The bar will deactivate its live camera function, but will continue to use PatronScan to verify official
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Foley Hoag: Federal Appeals Court Upholds Rights of Detained Noncitizens to Bond Hearings
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Rights of Detained Noncitizens to Bond Hearings
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This press release was originally published by the ACLU of Massachusetts and has been republished with permission.
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a ruling declaring that the Trump administration is unlawfully denying bond hearings to thousands of people arrested by U.S. Immigration and
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Goodwin Advises Dynatrace on $915 Million Agreement to Acquire Arize
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Dynatrace on $915 Million Agreement to Acquire Arize
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The Technology and M&A team advised Dynatrace on signing a definitive agreement to acquire Arize, the category leader in AI Observability, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $915 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Dynatrace will acquire Arize for $915 million, subject to customary adjustm
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Goodwin Advises Naive on $28.5M Series A
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Naive on $28.5M Series A
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The Technology team advised Naive on raising a $28.5 million Series A to build autonomous company infrastructure. The round was led by Nexus, with participation from Y Combinator, Zetta, Liquid 2, and more. With the new capital, the company intends to invest in their new lab with four research areas: serverless agents, inference,
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Goodwin Advises Thoma Bravo on $4 Billion Acquisition of Accelerant
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Thoma Bravo on $4 Billion Acquisition of Accelerant
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The Private Equity, Public M&A and Technology teams advised Thoma Bravo in its definitive agreement to acquire Accelerant (NYSE: ARX), the data-driven risk exchange platform transforming the specialty insurance marketplace through the Accelerant Risk Exchange, in an all-cash transaction with an enterpris
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Statewide Heat Resilience Officer
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces First Statewide Heat Resilience Officer
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WORCESTER -As Massachusetts experiences hotter summers and more frequent, long-lasting heat waves, Governor Maura Healey today announced the appointment of Katie Schlick as Massachusetts' first statewide Heat Resilience Officer.
Massachusetts is the second state in the nation to establish a statewid
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ICYMI: Markey, McGovern Join Local Leaders in Worcester to Celebrate $8 Million in Federal Funding for Public Roadway at GreenTech Park
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Markey, McGovern Join Local Leaders in Worcester to Celebrate $8 Million in Federal Funding for Public Roadway at GreenTech Park
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Senator Markey, Rep. McGovern, and local elected leaders gather at GreenTech Park for groundbreaking
Boston (August 14, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) yesterday joined Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) and the Worcester Business Development C
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Massachusetts Mayor Charged with Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money Laundering
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Massachusetts Mayor Charged with Pandemic Loan Fraud and Money Laundering
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BOSTON - The Mayor of Lawrence, Mass. was arrested and charged today with fraudulently obtaining over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans and using the proceeds to fund his campaign account, pay personal taxes, and pay off over $880,000 in high-interest, hard-money mortga
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MassDEP Fines Equipment Supplier for Environmental Violations in South Hadley
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
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MassDEP Fines Equipment Supplier for Environmental Violations in South Hadley
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a $22,000 penalty to Quality Fleet Service, Inc., for hazardous waste, air pollution control, and wetlands violations at its facility located at 548 and 550 New Ludlow Road in South Hadley.
MassDEP inspected
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MIT: Cells pulse together as they grow - and malignant cells pulse the longest
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Cells pulse together as they grow -- and malignant cells pulse the longest
MIT researchers discovered a cellular dance that may offer clues to the development of cancer, asthma, and other diseases.
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Epithelial cells are the tiny shields that line and protect our body. In a developing embryo, epithelial cells grow, divide, and move into positions to form the outer layers of our s
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MIT: High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 15 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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High-speed microscopy reveals electrical activity across the brain
The new technique could help scientists learn how the entire brain works to generate decisions and emotions.
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Within the brain, neurons compute by generating electrical impulses. These signals travel throughout neurons, which are in turn connected in vast networks that control brain functions such as sensory perc
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Neal Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Neal Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security
SPRINGFIELD, MA--Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement celebrating the 91st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law:
"Social Security is an enduring promise that
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Oxfam to support communities hit by Colombia earthquake
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Oxfam to support communities hit by Colombia earthquake
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Oxfam is raising funds to support communities impacted by the powerful earthquake that hit the west coast of Colombia on August 10. More than 250 people have been killed, more than 2,000 have been injured, and homes, buildings, roads and water supply systems have been destroyed or damaged.
As part of the emergency respons
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PHOTOS: In Everett, Rep. Pressley, Commissioner Randle Convene Urban Farmers and Environmental Stewards for Timely Discussion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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PHOTOS: In Everett, Rep. Pressley, Commissioner Randle Convene Urban Farmers and Environmental Stewards for Timely Discussion
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Tour and Convening Come During MA's Urban Agriculture Week and While Trump Administration Cuts Local Food System Funding
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EVERETT - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Massachusetts Commissioner of Agricultural Resources Ashley Randle visited
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, McGovern, Lynch Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit of Plymouth ICE Facility, Renew Calls for Accountability
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Pressley Has Conducted Oversight of ICE Facilities in MA and Across the Country, Advocated for Children Detained by ICE, Named Impacted Families as Honorary State of the Union Guests
Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities, Fought to Bring Detained Neighb
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Regan Hammond and Jay Jenkins Chosen for Metro Atlanta Leadership Programs
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Regan Hammond and Jay Jenkins Chosen for Metro Atlanta Leadership Programs
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VHB Georgia leaders Regan Hammond, Managing Director, and Jay Jenkins, Operations Manager, have been chosen for distinguished leadership programs that cultivate community and business le
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Senior airmen selected for promotion to NCO
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Senior airmen selected for promotion to NCO
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HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -
Fifteen Team Hanscom Airmen have been selected for promotion to staff sergeant during the Air Force's 2026 E-5 promotion cycle.
Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligibles for a selection rate of 31.86% in the 26E5 cycle.
The Team Hanscom
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Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Stay in Your Lane: Attorney General Bonta joins Lawsuits Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing two lawsuits -against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -that challenge the Trump Administ
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Trahan Celebrates $140 Million in Federal Funding for Haverhill Line Improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan Celebrates $140 Million in Federal Funding for Haverhill Line Improvements
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Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) joined Governor Maura Healey in announcing a $139.6 million investment from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to make major improvements to the Haverhill Commuter Rail line, helping deliver faster, safer and
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Turtle travels: FSU researchers uncover different migration strategies among male green sea turtles
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Turtle travels: FSU researchers uncover different migration strategies among male green sea turtles
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Florida State University researchers studying male green sea turtles off the coast of Brazil have discovered two distinct migration strategies, with some turtles traveling up to 1,000 kilometers after breeding while others remain in the same area year-round.
The findings shed new light on the movement
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U.S. Space Force and Japan Successfully Launch U.S. Sovereign Space Domain Awareness Payload Aboard QZS-7 Satellite
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release:
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U.S. Space Force and Japan successfully launch U.S. sovereign space domain awareness payload aboard QZS-7 satellite
Summary: Second launch successfully completed in first-ever bilateral U.S. Japan cooperative space effort. Allied partnership enables better management and protection of space assets, ensuring a more secure and reliable space environment. Combat Forces Command's Mission Delta 2 to oper
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Warren Presses Bessent On Trump Administration's Intervention in the Japanese Yen
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Warren Presses Bessent On Trump Administration's Intervention in the Japanese Yen
"Given that American taxpayers would ultimately bear the cost if Japan were unable to repay the Department of the Treasury, it is critical for Congress to understand the Administration's justification for the interventi
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Warren Urges OCC, FDIC, Fed To Block A Predatory Lender From Spreading Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Warren Urges OCC, FDIC, Fed To Block A Predatory Lender from Spreading Nationwide
"By acquiring BNC, OppFi would unlock the benefits of the bank's national bank charter for the purposes of expanding its predatory lending strategies to the national stage, side-stepping the interest rate caps of 45 sta
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Washington Post Spotlights How Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson Are Leaning On Their Strong Community Ties to Flip Key PA House Seats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Washington Post Spotlights How Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson Are Leaning On Their Strong Community Ties to Flip Key PA House Seats
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WaPo: Inside four Pennsylvania races that could flip the House
Democrats are on offense and in a strong position to flip all 4 key battleground House seats in Pennsylvania. A major reason why? The strength of our candid
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Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers
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Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver's
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Washington University in St. Louis: Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Bobick to conclude McKelvey Engineering deanship in 2027
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Aaron F. Bobick, dean of the McKelvey School of Engineering and the James M. McKelvey Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, will conclude his deanship on June 30, 2027, after successfully serving the university for 12 years in his role, Chancellor Andrew D. Martin announced.
"Aaron Bobick has been an outstanding leader for
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Wurzburg Physicist Conducts Research as Part of a High-Profile Simons Collaboration
WURZBURG, Germany, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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Wurzburg Physicist Conducts Research as Part of a High-Profile Simons Collaboration
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This inclusion in a network of international scientific institutions is a mark of excellence for physics research at the University of Wurzburg: As the Simons Foundation has now announced, Wurzburg physicist Fakher Assaad is a member of the new Simons Collaboration "Virtues of Defects". Assaad is a professor in
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