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Increased ICE Activity in Metro Boston Sparks Fear and Controversy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Metro Boston have led to increased immigrant detentions in public spaces, prompting fear within immigrant communities and sparking a debate about sanctuary city policies.
Increased ICE Activity in Metro Boston Sparks Fear and Controversy
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Metro Boston have led to increased immigrant detentions in public spaces, prompting fear within immigrant communities and sparking a debate about sanctuary city policies.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Targets Massachusetts for Immigration Crackdown
The Trump administration is launching "Patriot 2.0", a multi-week operation targeting immigrants in Massachusetts for arrest and deportation, focusing on those released from custody despite ICE attempts to apprehend them.
Trump Administration Targets Massachusetts for Immigration Crackdown
The Trump administration is launching "Patriot 2.0", a multi-week operation targeting immigrants in Massachusetts for arrest and deportation, focusing on those released from custody despite ICE attempts to apprehend them.
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40% Bias Score
Former Boston Councilor Sentenced to Prison for Corruption
Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, the first African immigrant and Muslim American elected to the council, was sentenced to one month in prison for wire fraud and theft concerning a federally funded program, involving a $13,000 bribe.
Former Boston Councilor Sentenced to Prison for Corruption
Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, the first African immigrant and Muslim American elected to the council, was sentenced to one month in prison for wire fraud and theft concerning a federally funded program, involving a $13,000 bribe.
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28% Bias Score
Massachusetts Remote Work Policy Impacts State Agency Responsiveness
Following complaints of unresponsive state agencies in Massachusetts, former Lt. Governor Tim Murray advocates for a return to in-office work, contrasting the state's policy with others where return-to-office mandates faced union backlash, while a state employee union claims remote work saves money.
Massachusetts Remote Work Policy Impacts State Agency Responsiveness
Following complaints of unresponsive state agencies in Massachusetts, former Lt. Governor Tim Murray advocates for a return to in-office work, contrasting the state's policy with others where return-to-office mandates faced union backlash, while a state employee union claims remote work saves money.
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52% Bias Score
Massachusetts Sheriff Charged with Extortion
Massachusetts Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested in Florida on Friday on two counts of extortion for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company to sell him stock in 2020, and then demanding a full refund when the stock price fell; he faces up to 20 years in prison per count.
Massachusetts Sheriff Charged with Extortion
Massachusetts Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested in Florida on Friday on two counts of extortion for allegedly pressuring a cannabis company to sell him stock in 2020, and then demanding a full refund when the stock price fell; he faces up to 20 years in prison per count.
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40% Bias Score
40+ Ballot Questions Proposed for 2026 Massachusetts Election
More than 40 proposed ballot questions in Massachusetts, including changes to voter ID laws, same-day registration, the MBTA Communities Law, tax cuts, and regulations on self-driving cars, cleared an initial deadline on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, for the 2026 general election.
40+ Ballot Questions Proposed for 2026 Massachusetts Election
More than 40 proposed ballot questions in Massachusetts, including changes to voter ID laws, same-day registration, the MBTA Communities Law, tax cuts, and regulations on self-driving cars, cleared an initial deadline on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, for the 2026 general election.
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8% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Fail to Deliver Promised US Manufacturing Revival in Fall River
In Fall River, Massachusetts, despite President Trump's tariffs, a hoped-for manufacturing resurgence hasn't materialized, with businesses facing increased costs and hiring challenges, contradicting the president's claims.
Trump's Tariffs Fail to Deliver Promised US Manufacturing Revival in Fall River
In Fall River, Massachusetts, despite President Trump's tariffs, a hoped-for manufacturing resurgence hasn't materialized, with businesses facing increased costs and hiring challenges, contradicting the president's claims.
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24% Bias Score
Mass Immigration Raids in Massachusetts
The Trump administration launched "Patriot 2.0", a large-scale immigration operation in Massachusetts targeting undocumented immigrants deemed "criminal aliens", aiming to detain and deport them, following a similar operation in May that resulted in 1,500 arrests.
Mass Immigration Raids in Massachusetts
The Trump administration launched "Patriot 2.0", a large-scale immigration operation in Massachusetts targeting undocumented immigrants deemed "criminal aliens", aiming to detain and deport them, following a similar operation in May that resulted in 1,500 arrests.
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56% Bias Score
Boyfriend Charged with Murder After Remains of Missing Pregnant Teenager Found
The remains of missing pregnant teenager Kylee Monteiro were found on the property of her boyfriend, Gregory Groom, who has been charged with her murder after admitting to stabbing her following a violent argument.
Boyfriend Charged with Murder After Remains of Missing Pregnant Teenager Found
The remains of missing pregnant teenager Kylee Monteiro were found on the property of her boyfriend, Gregory Groom, who has been charged with her murder after admitting to stabbing her following a violent argument.
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52% Bias Score
Funding Cuts and Immigration Policies Threaten Massachusetts Universities
A new study predicts a 40% drop in international student enrollment in US colleges this fall, potentially costing the national economy \$7 billion; Massachusetts, with a high concentration of international students, could lose over 12,000 students, impacting its economy.
Funding Cuts and Immigration Policies Threaten Massachusetts Universities
A new study predicts a 40% drop in international student enrollment in US colleges this fall, potentially costing the national economy \$7 billion; Massachusetts, with a high concentration of international students, could lose over 12,000 students, impacting its economy.
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48% Bias Score
Healey Closes Migrant Shelters, Shifting Costs to \$97M HomeBASE Program
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey closed all migrant shelters, shifting costs to the HomeBASE program, which provides up to \$30,000 in rental assistance per family over two years; this caused a caseload increase from 1,473 in January 2023 to 7,767 in April 2025 and a budget increase to \$97 million i...
Healey Closes Migrant Shelters, Shifting Costs to \$97M HomeBASE Program
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey closed all migrant shelters, shifting costs to the HomeBASE program, which provides up to \$30,000 in rental assistance per family over two years; this caused a caseload increase from 1,473 in January 2023 to 7,767 in April 2025 and a budget increase to \$97 million i...
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60% Bias Score
Mass. Trash Strike Continues After Workers Reject Pay Offer
Republic Services employees in Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly to continue their five-week strike, rejecting the company's offer and leaving 14 communities without trash collection, prompting lawsuits and calls for intervention from the governor.
Mass. Trash Strike Continues After Workers Reject Pay Offer
Republic Services employees in Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly to continue their five-week strike, rejecting the company's offer and leaving 14 communities without trash collection, prompting lawsuits and calls for intervention from the governor.
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16% Bias Score
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