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Regulators have attached conditions to the MGB-CVS MinuteClinic plan. The Supreme Judicial Court is keeping the recreational marijuana repeal in the mix for November. Mayor Wu has stated that the council's budget changes could lead to layoffs. The Senate is preparing to direct more funding toward primary care, shifting it away from specialists.

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Public radioBluesky12h ago

WBUR

A Scottish man has been walking from Los Angeles to Boston since February to help raise awareness of men's mental health — and make it in time to watch Scotland's World Cup match against Haiti.
This Scottish soccer fan walked more than 3,500 miles to Boston for men's mental health charity
A Scottish man has been walking from Los Angeles to Boston since February to help raise awareness of men's mental health — and make it in time to watch Scotland's World Cup match against Haiti.
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Public radioBluesky13h ago

WBUR

With droves of visitors from across the globe expected to come to our fair region this summer for the World Cup and MA250, we asked readers what's the one thing not to miss. From the classics to local favorites, here’s what they picked.
What locals say you have to do if you’re visiting Massachusetts for the first time
With droves of visitors from across the globe expected to come to our fair region this summer for the World Cup and MA250, we asked readers what's the one thing not to miss. From the classics to local...
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Public radioBluesky13h ago

WBUR

While dozens of events are popping up around the Massachusetts, Chelsea is hosting the only public Spanish-language watch parties in the state. Organizers think the 39-day-long "Fiesta Fútbol" is an opportunity to turn the page on a difficult period for the largely working class, immigrant city.
Photos: World Cup fans gather in Chelsea for the states's only public Spanish-language watch party
While dozens of events are popping up around the Massachusetts, Chelsea is hosting the only public Spanish-language watch parties in the state. Organizers think the 39-day-long "Fiesta Fútbol" is an o...
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Public radioBluesky18h ago

WBUR

After weeks of infighting, councilors voted to reallocate $11.8 million of Wu’s $4.9 billion budget through two amendment packages. Though the proposed changes make up just 0.2% of the total budget, Wu said city workers are likely to be affected.
Mayor Wu says council's budget changes could lead to layoffs
After weeks of infighting, councilors voted to reallocate $11.8 million of Wu’s $4.9 billion budget through two amendment packages. Though the proposed changes make up just 0.2% of the total budget, W...
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Public radioBluesky19h ago

WBUR

The Scots play two of their three opening round World Cup matches in Boston. That means, for the next week or so, there'll be kilts as far as the eye can see. Cloe Axelson got a preview of the Tartan Army at The Haven in Jamaica Plain.
The Tartan Army is coming
Scotland play two of their three opening round World Cup matches in Boston. That means, for the next week or so, there'll be kilts as far as the eye can see. Cloe Axelson got a taste of the Tartan Arm...
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Public radioBluesky1d ago

WBUR

The report said the system has long been in need of reform and that issues were not properly addressed after last year's work stoppage, when public defenders refused to accept new cases while pressing for higher hourly rates.
Mass. inspector general reports public defender system is 'broken'
The report said the system has long been in need of reform and that issues were not properly addressed after last year's work stoppage, when public defenders refused to accept new cases while pressing...
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Public radioBluesky1d ago

WBUR

Amendments the council approved amount to less than 0.2% of Wu’s spending plan, but that hasn’t stopped councilors from publicly fighting each other over the process for weeks. The budget, including the amendment package, will now go back to Wu.
Boston City Council passes Wu's budget with $11.8 million in amendments
Amendments the council approved amount to less than 0.2% of Wu’s spending plan, but that hasn’t stopped councilors from publicly fighting each other over the process for weeks. The budget, including t...
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U.S. Representative MA-7Bluesky1d ago

Ayanna Pressley

The inequities we face today are not accidental. They are direct results of this nation’s systems designed to exclude, exploit, & harm communities. That’s why I’m joining advocates to call on Congress to help build a future grounded in repair. Tune in: youtube.com/live/7pFSmUo...
Pressley, Advocates to Host Equity Week Press Conference on Reparative Justice Legislative Agenda
YouTube video by Rep. Ayanna Pressley
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U.S. Representative MA-7Bluesky2d ago

Ayanna Pressley

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Donald Trump's failed policies hurt our economy. He is attacking everything & everyone except the affordability crisis. And the recent inflation surge is proof of that.
CPI Inflation Report Live Updates: Iran War Intensifies Price Pressures
Consumer prices rose at a faster rate for a third-straight month in May, to 4.2 percent annually, as the energy shock put more pressure on the U.S. economy.
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