Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.… MORE
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Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
More than 200 cold-stunned young turtles, unable to navigate chilly winter waters, were being treated Tuesday at the New England Aquarium. … MORE
'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations
From “Childless Cat Lady” to “They’re eating the cats,” Yale University’s list of 2024’s most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza.… MORE
Brown University transfers ownership of a portion of its land to Pokanoket Indian Tribe
Brown University has transferred ownership of a portion of its land in Bristol, Rhode Island, to a preservation trust established by the Pokanoket Indian Tribe.… MORE
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to threatening Jewish community members and to bomb synagogues
A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to kill members of the state’s Jewish community and bomb local synagogues.… MORE
CVS Health bulks its board up to 16 members, adds hedge fund CEO
The Associated Press CVS Health has added four new board members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been critical of the struggling health care giant. The company said Monday that it expanded its board to 16 members following “productive discussions” with shareholder Glenview Capital Management. The hedge fund holds about a 1% stake…… MORE
Police in Massachusetts arrest man on charge of intentionally setting brush fires
A man was arrested on suspicion of intentionally setting brush fires in Massachusetts during a time of dry conditions that have led to blazes throughout the Northeast, police said Monday.… MORE
Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge
A Massachusetts Air National Guard member who pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war in Ukraine was sentenced to 15 years in prison in federal court on Tuesday.… MORE
New wildfires burn in US Northeast while bigger blazes rage out West
New wildfires burned Tuesday across the Northeast, adding to a series of blazes that have come amid very dry weather and killed at least one person, while much larger fires raged in California and other western states.… MORE
Massachusetts voters reject legalizing psychedelics, approve dropping high school test requirements
Massachusetts voters rejected a measure to legalize some psychedelics, but said yes to dropping comprehensive tests as a requirement for getting a high school diploma. … MORE
