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SPH studies link infertility to living in redlined neighborhood, decades after redlining outlawed
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (836+ words) Two studies led by researchers at Boston University's School of Public Health are the first to identify a connection between redlining, a historically racist housing policy, and a lower likelihood of pregnancy." "Our hypothesis here was that we know that…...
Lawrence baseball finishes with one hit, gets run-ruled 12-0 against Blue Springs South
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (899+ words) Apr 24, 2026 - 6: 14pm Things got out of hand quickly in Lawrence baseball's 12-0 loss to Blue Springs South on Friday as the Lions were run-ruled in the second day of the River City Baseball Festival. The Jaguars built an early, insurmountable lead against…...
Next Weather: Here's your WBZ weekend forecast
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (14+ words) Next Weather: Here's your WBZ weekend forecast...
Families and students struggling with sudden decision to close Anna Maria College
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (25+ words) Families and students are struggling after Anna Maria College announced it is closing Families and students struggling with sudden decision to close Anna Maria College...
Philadelphia 76ers drop Game 3 to Boston Celtics, trail series 2-1
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (437+ words) April 24, 2026 / 10: 10 PM EDT / AP Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference…...
AHL Playoff Recap: Springfield Stays Alive
10+ hour, 36+ min ago (542+ words) The Springfield Thunderbirds entered tonight in a win-or-go-home situation against the Charlotte Checkers in the first round of the playoffs. The Checkers dominated game one with an 8-1 rout of Springfield. AHL Playoff Recap: Springfield Stays Alive The Springfield Thunderbirds entered…...
A Martha's Vineyard pond was threatened by toxic algae. Here's how Chilmark saved it.
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (425+ words) April 24, 2026 / 9: 02 PM EDT / CBS Boston There's nostalgia on Martha's Vineyard for a time many thought was gone at Chilmark Pond. "When my kids were little, they kind of learned to swim in there," said Amy Salzman, the president of the…...
Martha's Vineyard community fights to save popular pond from toxic algae
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (32+ words) The community is stepping up to save Chilmark Pond on Martha's Vineyard from toxic cyanobacteria blooms. WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports. Martha's Vineyard community fights to save popular pond from toxic algae...
Destination Ozarks: Springfield's Route 66 Centennial celebration drawing visitors to the city
50+ min ago (269+ words) KY3 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Route 66 Centennial celebration will bring big crowds to Springfield. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3. com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email. FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Mainly Quiet Saturday…...
Q&A: BU President Melissa Gilliam talks signage policy, affordability, inclusivity
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (1798+ words) The Daily Free Press interviewed Boston University President Melissa Gilliam Thursday afternoon to discuss the past academic year, the state of higher education and the future of BU. The conversation has been edited for clarity. Q&A: BU President Melissa Gilliam…...