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Should Naples keep Cars on 5th? Opinions clash on traffic, charity and crowds

April 5, 2026

The annual car show on Fifth Avenue sparks heated debates every year. Some call it a beloved tradition that raises millions for local charities like St. Matthew’s House and Habitat for Humanity. Others argue it has grown out of control—clogging streets, overwhelming sidewalks and turning a once-char

politics

Why U. S. scientists pick Europe over a country that cuts science funds

April 5, 2026

Wali Malik wasn’t planning to leave the U. S. He lived near Boston with his wife and three kids, close to his parents in Washington. Then came the money cuts. Federal grants dried up. Friends in labs started getting pink slips. Research teams shrank. One day the phone rang – a job offer from a brand

technology

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

April 4, 2026

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

sports

Future Star of the Octagon: Alice Pereira’s Journey

April 4, 2026

Alice Pereira, a 20‑year‑old fighter from Feira de Santana in Bahia, Brazil, is quickly becoming one of the most talked‑about prospects in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight division. Her early debut was a learning experience, but it also showed flashes of the skill and determination that have drawn att

opinion

Teachers Need a Reading Roadmap

April 4, 2026

Pennsylvania schools face a tough truth: only about one in three fourth‑graders can read well. The gap is even wider for Black and Hispanic kids, with just 16% meeting the standard. When children reach third grade, they stop learning how to read and start reading to learn. If they cannot read, their

politics

Big Changes Coming for Medical Research Funding

April 4, 2026

The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important

environment

Falcons Return Home: Kazakhstan’s New Conservation Effort

April 3, 2026

A group of 34 saker falcons fluttered into the sky over Altyn‑Emel National Park, marking a hopeful step for a species that has faced severe decline. These birds are part of an ambitious plan to rebuild Kazakhstan’s falcon numbers, a symbol of freedom for its nomadic culture. The project is led by S

science

Measles Re‑emerges: Scientists Track 1, 000 Viral Genomes

April 2, 2026

The CDC has released its first set of measles genome data, showing how the virus spread across the U. S. last year. Scientists expect more data soon, which will help decide if the country has lost its measles‑free status. The CDC held back the information for months while it dealt with staff cuts

politics

The Rise of Violent Settler Attacks in the West Bank

April 2, 2026

In recent months, violence by some Israeli settlers against Palestinians has grown louder and more dangerous. This trend started to notice people after the war with Iran began, but it has been building for years. Experts say that attacks have become bigger and scarier. One researcher at a s

science

A Life That Shaped Medicine and the World

March 30, 2026

Barry Bloom was a chemist who turned into a pioneer of immunology and global health. When he found out he had pancreatic cancer, he chose to become a patient who also studied his own treatment. He joined clinical trials, read the research papers himself, and asked questions at every appointment.