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Appeals court protects university research funding from Trump admin cuts
Appeals court protects university research funding from Trump admin cuts
“Today’s victory sends a clear message that the Trump Administration cannot sacrifice the health of our residents for its own political agenda," said Attorney General Andrea Campbell.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Appeals court protects university research funding from Trump admin cuts
Reality TV star’s vacation cut short after contracting bacterial infection
Reality TV star’s vacation cut short after contracting bacterial infection
Her trip ended three days early because of the infection.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Reality TV star’s vacation cut short after contracting bacterial infection
'That’s not me’: Acclaimed actor denies approving GoFundMe to avoid eviction
'That’s not me’: Acclaimed actor denies approving GoFundMe to avoid eviction
The Oscar nominee said he would rather "stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger" than ask strangers for money.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:42 PM
'That’s not me’: Acclaimed actor denies approving GoFundMe to avoid eviction
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BOS-based Merlin Labs hopes to go public this year. The company is developing "AI copilots" for military planes like an aerial refueling tanker and a four-engine cargo and passenger plane. And it is testing with Cessna Caravans as well.
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Massachusetts startup developing AI copilots for military aircraft to go public
Boston-based Merlin Labs is developing AI copilots for military aircraft. And it's set to go public.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
BOS-based Merlin Labs hopes to go public this year. The company is developing "AI copilots" for military planes like an aerial refueling tanker and a four-engine cargo and passenger plane. And it is testing with Cessna Caravans as well.
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USPS truck crashes into Mass. home, driver injured
USPS truck crashes into Mass. home, driver injured
The home’s owner said she heard a crash and went out to check on the driver.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
USPS truck crashes into Mass. home, driver injured
‘Known to all’: Beacon Hill grieves art collector who handed out dog treats, donated millions
‘Known to all’: Beacon Hill grieves art collector who handed out dog treats, donated millions
Daily walks with his dog were part of Beacon Hill’s heartbeat. He handed out dog treats, shared smiles and gave millions to Boston’s art world. On Saturday, that rhythm was shattered when prosecutors say he was “targeted” by a stranger in a deadly attack.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
‘Known to all’: Beacon Hill grieves art collector who handed out dog treats, donated millions
Mass. weather: Freezing rain, icy conditions ahead
Mass. weather: Freezing rain, icy conditions ahead
A winter weather advisory has been issued for most of the state.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Mass. weather: Freezing rain, icy conditions ahead
Mass. Hidden Gems: The secret is out about the unbelievable tacos served at a gas station
Mass. Hidden Gems: The secret is out about the unbelievable tacos served at a gas station
This Massachusetts hidden gem is serving killer tacos — inside a gas station of all places.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Mass. Hidden Gems: The secret is out about the unbelievable tacos served at a gas station
McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
After City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce swore in Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe and all of the newly-elected city officials at the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5 at Westfield High School, McCabe congratulated the newly elected officials, and expressed his thanks and appreciation to all in his inaugural address.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
Public meeting for Congamond Lake set for Jan. 14
Public meeting for Congamond Lake set for Jan. 14
Before a Watershed Plan and Environmental Assessment for Congamond Lake is prepared, the National Resources Conservation Commission is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Southwick's Town Hall to discuss the various options for increasing the ponds’ water quality and flood mitigation proposals.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Public meeting for Congamond Lake set for Jan. 14
Select Board considering new electronic billboard at entrance to SRS
Select Board considering new electronic billboard at entrance to SRS
With Southwick's town crier digital bulletin board at the corner of College Highway and Feeding Hills Road not always in working order and the regional school district asking the Select Board to consider installing an electronic billboard at the entrance to Southwick Regional School, the board has been discussing options for both.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Select Board considering new electronic billboard at entrance to SRS
Massachusetts startup developing AI copilots for military aircraft to go public
Massachusetts startup developing AI copilots for military aircraft to go public
Boston-based Merlin Labs is developing AI copilots for military aircraft. And it's set to go public.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Massachusetts startup developing AI copilots for military aircraft to go public
Struggling Western Mass. college misses enrollment goal by half
Struggling Western Mass. college misses enrollment goal by half
With only 150 new students instead of the targeted 300 last year, financial stability for the institution will have to be pushed off.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Struggling Western Mass. college misses enrollment goal by half
Winter weather advisory affecting 9 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday morning
Winter weather advisory affecting 9 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday morning
On Tuesday at 12:22 a.m. the National Weather Service released a winter weather advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 10 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk and Bristol counties.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Winter weather advisory affecting 9 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday morning
Winter weather advisory in place for Berkshire County until Wednesday midday
Winter weather advisory in place for Berkshire County until Wednesday midday
On Tuesday at 12:11 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 4 p.m. until Wednesday 11 a.m. for Berkshire County.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Winter weather advisory in place for Berkshire County until Wednesday midday
Man who raped patient in Boston emergency room was on a psychiatric hold, prosecutors say
Man who raped patient in Boston emergency room was on a psychiatric hold, prosecutors say
A man who is facing charges in connection with raping a patient in a Boston Medical Center emergency room was at the hospital because he had been ordered held there pending a psychiatric evaluation, according to prosecutors.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Man who raped patient in Boston emergency room was on a psychiatric hold, prosecutors say
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
West Springfield mayor will launch work on 25-year master plan
West Springfield mayor will launch work on 25-year master plan
West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt was sworn in alongside members of the City Council and School Committee.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:35 AM
West Springfield mayor will launch work on 25-year master plan
Springfield swears in first Black woman as City Council president
Springfield swears in first Black woman as City Council president
Six of the seven School Committee members are Black or Latino and five are women.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Springfield swears in first Black woman as City Council president
Chelmsford police seek witnesses to 3-car crash that left 2 people injured
Chelmsford police seek witnesses to 3-car crash that left 2 people injured
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital on Saturday after a three-car crash in Chelmsford.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Chelmsford police seek witnesses to 3-car crash that left 2 people injured
‘90 Day Diaries’ season 7 new episode tonight - Here’s how to watch for free
‘90 Day Diaries’ season 7 new episode tonight - Here’s how to watch for free
Tiffany considers a bold next step for her long-distance romance in a new episode of "90 Day Diaries" airing on Monday, January 5.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
‘90 Day Diaries’ season 7 new episode tonight - Here’s how to watch for free
Mass. weather: Freezing rain expected Tuesday after Monday’s snow ceases
Mass. weather: Freezing rain expected Tuesday after Monday’s snow ceases
More precipitation is in store for Massachusetts Tuesday night, less than a day after the snow is predicted to stop Monday night, according to forecasters.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Mass. weather: Freezing rain expected Tuesday after Monday’s snow ceases
Holyoke mayor outlines 2nd-term plans; City Council, School Board reorganize
Holyoke mayor outlines 2nd-term plans; City Council, School Board reorganize
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia outlined his second-term priorities Monday, pledging equity, housing and tax relief, as the City Council reorganized leadership roles during a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Holyoke mayor outlines 2nd-term plans; City Council, School Board reorganize
‘Below Deck: Mediterranean’ airs new episode tonight - Here’s where to watch free
‘Below Deck: Mediterranean’ airs new episode tonight - Here’s where to watch free
A betrayal is revealed and awkwardness and confrontations follow in a new episode of "Below Deck: Mediterranean" airing on Monday, January 5.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:20 PM
‘Below Deck: Mediterranean’ airs new episode tonight - Here’s where to watch free
‘St. Denis Medical’ midseason premiere airs tonight - Here’s where to watch on NBC
‘St. Denis Medical’ midseason premiere airs tonight - Here’s where to watch on NBC
Ron and Matt try to convince a child to get his shot in the midseason premiere of "St. Denis Medical" airing on Monday, January 5.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
‘St. Denis Medical’ midseason premiere airs tonight - Here’s where to watch on NBC