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Nine MA Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nine MA Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It
Nine MA Schools Ranked Among U.S. News Top 100 Colleges: See Who Made It Nearly 40 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Princeton University retained its No. 1 position on the national list, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The 41st edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges, using up to 17 academic quality metrics, including graduation rates and faculty resources.  "For over four decades, Best Colleges has served as a trusted and data-backed resource for students and f…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
This Massachusetts Locale Among Top 10 Best Towns To Visit In America This Massachusetts Locale Among Top 10 Best Towns To Visit In America
This Massachusetts Locale Among Top 10 Best Towns To Visit In America Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list? CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected. The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.  It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.” Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities In Massachusetts In Latest Federal Crackdown Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities In Massachusetts In Latest Federal Crackdown
Trump Targets Sanctuary Cities In Massachusetts In Latest Federal Crackdown A long list of cities and counties across the country are now officially in the federal government’s crosshairs for refusing to comply with immigration law. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a sweeping new list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that it says are deliberately defying federal immigration enforcement — and officials are calling them out by name. The release follows Executive Order 14287, signed by President Donald Trump in April, which directs DHS and the Department of Justice to highlight jurisdictions that allegedly shield “criminal illegal aliens” from arres…

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by Zak Failla
News
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO) Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (VIDEO)
Big Black Snake Slithers Out Of Atlantic Ocean During Family's Trip To Beach (Video) A Maryland mom’s beach day took a wild turn when her daughter spotted something slithering out of the ocean — and it wasn’t seaweed or a stick. It was a big, black snake (scroll for video). Roxy Flanagan, 32, of Annapolis, was in Ocean City, MD, over the weekend with her family and coworkers from Brooklyn Park Dental for Springfest. It was Saturday afternoon, April 26, when the kids asked to dip their toes in the water. Flanagan stayed back in the parking lot chatting with a friend while her mother took the kids to the shoreline. “I heard my daughter scream so I run down, and all I hear h…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
Salem Hospital Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…

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by Chris Spiker