Massachusetts
Major Winter Storm Blankets Massachusetts, Causes Fatalities and Widespread Disruption
A powerful winter storm, described as the biggest in four years, has blanketed Massachusetts and neighboring states with up to 22 inches of snow, leading to one confirmed fatality, widespread travel disruptions, and numerous school and business closures. Officials urge…
Minimum Wage 2026: A Patchwork of State Hikes Amidst Federal Stagnation
As 2026 unfolds, the landscape of minimum wage across the United States presents a complex picture of varied state-level increases contrasting sharply with a long-stagnant federal rate. While some states have implemented automatic cost-of-living adjustments or legislative hikes, others, like…
Eversource Energy: Navigating Challenges and Rate Hikes
Eversource Energy faces analyst downgrades and customer concerns over increasing gas rates, prompting legislative scrutiny and reforms.
Deadly Fire at Gabriel House in Fall River Claims Nine Lives
A devastating fire at the Gabriel House assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, has claimed nine lives and injured dozens. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Karen Read Acquitted of All Charges Except OUI: A Verdict Shakes Massachusetts
Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges but found guilty of operating under the influence in the high-profile case of her boyfriend’s death.