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Life expectancy gap doubled between Black and non-Black residents, report reveals
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (783+ words) The life expectancy gap between Black residents and non-Black residents in Boston doubled over the past decade, leaving Black residents with the lowest life expectancy out of any group in the city, according to a Boston Public Health Commission report....
As R'meysa "zt'rk leaves the U. S. , questions grow over international student retention
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (793+ words) R'meysa "zt'rk, a Tufts University graduate student who was detained by ICE last year," returned to her home country, Turkey, after completing her Ph D program in February. "zt'rk, who received a doctorate in child studies and human development, said…...
New sculpture in downtown Springfield honors Route 66 history
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (426+ words) Last spring, Sculpture Walk Springfield and Rotary Clubs of Springfield commissioned a piece for Birthplace Plaza and put out two calls for art, one for a sculptural component and another for an "impact" component containing lighting or an interactive element....
Springfield Thunderbirds advance to Atlantic Division Semifinals
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (90+ words) The Springfield Thunderbirds have secured a spot in the Atlantic Division Semifinals after defeating the Charlotte Checkers 2-1 in game three of their first-round playoff series on Saturday. The Springfield Thunderbirds have secured a spot in the Atlantic Division Semifinals after…...
Springfield Thunderbirds pushing for a playoff spot
2+ week, 1+ day ago (75+ words) The Springfield Thunderbirds can clinch a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday when they face the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the Mass Mutual Center. The Springfield Thunderbirds can clinch a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday…...
Father accused of attacking school bus driver in front of kids in Randolph held without bail
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (430+ words) Updated on: April 30, 2026 / 2: 10 PM EDT / CBS Boston A father accused of attacking a school bus driver in front of several children in Randolph, Massachusetts was ordered held without bail Thursday. Aaron Jamal Whitehead, 31, of Fall River, allegedly stopped his car…...
BUPD logs show more than 600 reported elevator entrapments over 10-year period
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (615+ words) There were slightly over 600 reported "elevator entrapment" incidents between 2015 and 2025, an average of about 5 per month, in several buildings across the Charles River Campus, according to Boston University Police Department crime logs. BUPD logged 94 elevator entrapments at Warren Towers, a…...
Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for April 30, 2026
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (18+ words) Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for April 30, 2026...
What are Rick Springfield's 5 Biggest US Hits?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (108+ words) Many folks would have guessed that Rick Springfield might fade quickly after the massive success of "Jessie's Girl" in 1981. But instead, Springfield turned into one of the most reliable hitmakers of the decade. Springfield ended with a quintet of Top…...
Boston's new 2030 Climate Action Plan targets 50% emissions reduction, carbon neutrality by 2050
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (500+ words) Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan Monday, which aims to cut Boston's greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050." The plan, which is a collaborative effort between Boston businesses and institutions, seeks to build decarbonization, improve…...