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IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates
IRS May Withdraw Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status As Fight Between Trump, University Escalates The Trump administration is weighing whether to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status—an unprecedented and aggressive move that has escalated tensions between the Ivy League institution and the federal government, according to reports from The Washington Post and CNN. According to two people familiar with the matter, the Internal Revenue Service is preparing to rescind Harvard’s long-standing nonprofit designation, CNN reported. A final decision could be announced soon. Related: Obama Calls Out Trump Over "Unlawful" $2 Billion Cuts to Harvard The effort follows the White House’s …

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life' American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life'
American-Born Attorney Told To Self-Deport In Immigration Snafu: 'I've Been Here My Whole Life' When Nicole Micheroni, a Massachusetts-born immigration attorney, opened her inbox and saw an email from the Department of Homeland Security telling her she would need to leave the country “immediately,” she knew it had to be a mistake. The message claimed her “parole” had been terminated, a term used in immigration law to describe temporary permission for non-citizens to stay in the U.S. But Micheroni is a U.S. citizen. And that’s exactly what’s raising alarm bells for her. “I knew it was sent to me in error and so wasn’t worried,” she said in a thread on Bluesky. “But what about the peopl…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says
Incest, Rape: Woman In Mass Illegally Facing Horrific Crimes Against Child, ICE Says Federal authorities have arrested a Brazilian woman living illegally in Massachusetts who now faces multiple charges connected to the sexual abuse of a child, officials said. Ilma Leandro De Oliveira, 53, was taken into custody in Falmouth on March 20 by agents from ICE, the FBI, and the ATF, according to officials on Tuesday, April 15. De Oliveira is accused of committing numerous crimes involving the sexual abuse of a child. According to ICE, she is charged with rape of a child, reckless endangerment of a child, indecent exposure, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, unnatura…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite? Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite?
Here Are Top TV Homes Americans Want To Live In: What's Your Favorite? Would you trade your home for an iconic TV house? Nearly half of Americans say yes. For many, the homes seen on television aren’t just backdrops — they’re dream destinations.  A new survey of 2,000 Americans reveals that 48 percent would swap their current residence to live in their favorite TV home, with iconic properties from Full House, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Golden Girls topping the list. The survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Travelbinger.com. Leading the pack is the Tanner family’s Victorian home from Full House. The San Francisco property — feat…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash
Update: Details Emerge After 6, Including Family Members, Killed In NY Plane Crash This story has been updated. New details have emerged after all six people on board, including several family members, died after a small plane crashed in New York's Upper Hudson Valley. The family has since identified the six people on board, click here to read our full report.  The incident happened around 12:05 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in Columbia County in a field in the hamlet of Craryville near the Massachusetts border, according to an announcement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Craryville is located in the town of Copake. The aircraft, a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
CT Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Ranked Among 10 Most Eco-Friendly States, New Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the most environmentally friendly in the nation, according to a new study. The Greenest States in 2025 list was released by WalletHub on Wednesday, April 9. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across key metrics like air and water quality, renewable energy use, green transportation, and carbon emissions. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said infrastructure plays a big role in whether residents can make eco-friendly choices. "If a state doesn't have a great infrastructure for alternative-fuel vehicles, it becomes much harder for r…

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by Chris Spiker
News
CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Among Top 10 States For Child Healthcare, New Study Says: Here's Why Families in the Northeast are getting some of the best care in the country for their children, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Children's Healthcare on Tuesday, April 8. The report compares all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 33 indicators of cost, access, and quality. Metrics range from the percentage of children in excellent health to the number of pediatricians per capita. "The quality of children's health care should be one of the most important considerations for parents when deciding where to live," said WalletHub ana…

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by Chris Spiker
News
New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
New England Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Taco John's Expanding Into CT, MA With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu Taco John's Expanding Into CT, MA With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu
Taco John's Expanding Into CT, MA With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu A Tex-Mex fast food chain popular in the Midwest and Great Plains is making a sharp move east with expansion plans in New England. Taco John's is in the process of opening 22 restaurants across Massachusetts and Connecticut, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, April 9. Three locations have already opened in the Bay State, with the newest one at 77 Summer Street in Boston's Downtown Crossing section. The chain began its New England expansion in 2023 with the opening of restaurants in Lawrence and Leominster. Before 2023, the nearest Taco John's to Massachusetts was in Ohio.…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
The Ground Round Returns To New England, Promising 'Great Food And Unforgettable Memories' The Ground Round Returns To New England, Promising 'Great Food And Unforgettable Memories'
The Ground Round Returns To New England, Promising 'Great Food And Unforgettable Memories' A nostalgic favorite in family-friendly dining has officially returned to Massachusetts. The Ground Round in Shrewsbury is now offering limited dinner service, the restaurant announced on its Facebook page. It's located at 271 Grafton Street, in the former home of a Chinese-Japanese restaurant named Bauhinia. A grand opening celebration will be held on Wednesday, April 30. "First few days have been incredible, thank you to all who stopped in this weekend," The Ground Round posted on Monday, April 7. "Fish & Chips and Steak Tips were flying out of the kitchen!" The bar is open for walk…

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by Chris Spiker
News
CT Taxpayers Face One Of Nation's Steepest Burdens, New Study Says CT Taxpayers Face One Of Nation's Steepest Burdens, New Study Says
CT Taxpayers Face One Of Nation's Steepest Burdens, New Study Says Taxpayers in the Northeast are carrying some of the heaviest financial burdens in the country, according to a new study unveiled ahead of the 2025 filing deadline. WalletHub released its 2025 list of tax burdens by state on Tuesday, April 1. The study compared all 50 states by analyzing how much of each state's total personal income went to property taxes, individual income taxes, and sales and excise taxes. New York has the second-highest overall tax burden in the US, only lower than Hawaii. The Empire State also ranked first for individual income tax burden, with residents hand…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report 5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report
5 Nurses On Same Floor At Massachusetts Hospital Diagnosed With Brain Tumors: Report A new report alleges that multiple women on a single floor in a Massachusetts hospital have developed tumors.  Eleven women who have worked on the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital's maternity unit have been diagnosed with brain tumors, NBC News reported. Five who currently work there have produced them, the report continued.  The hospital said an outside investigation found no issues on the fifth floor of the Newton hospital. The Massachusetts Nurses Association said it is looking into the matter.  “The investigation found no environmental risks which could be …

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by Josh Lanier