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Doctor Charged With Raping Ex-Patients At Framingham Hospital
A doctor who's been accused of sexually assaulting more than 200 women and several men in a lawsuit is now charged with raping two patients at a medical center in Framingham, authorities announced. Dr. Derrick Todd was charged with raping two women who were his patients, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Jan. 16. The assaults are alleged to have happened in December 2022 and June 2023 during medical examinations. The rheumatologist had previously worked at multiple locations, including the Charles River Medical Associates in Framingham and Brigham a…
News
Incoming Harvard Freshman's YouTube Video That Won Film Fest Becoming Hollywood Movie
A young director's short film on YouTube with more than 7.3 million views that was filmed across New Jersey will soon be made into a major motion picture. According to Deadline, TriStar Pictures — a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment — purchased the rights to Wesley Wang's "nothing, except everything" following a bidding war. It will be produced by Darren Aronofsky and his company, Protozoa Pictures. The 12-minute 50-second movie is about a graduating high schooler navigating a "world of seemingly inevitable chaos by finding order in the number 7," according to the IMDB desc…
Sports
Western Mass. Runner Going For Gold In 200M Finals
If Gabby Thomas' qualifying round meant anything, she should have no problem in the women's 200 meter final. The Northampton runner will race for the gold at the Paris Olympics at 3:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Harvard University-educated Thomas turned in a time of 21.86 seconds in Monday's qualifying round in the 200 meters, dusting her competition. If Gabby Thomas ran 21.86 that easily in the 200m semis...what's she going to drop in the final?! 😳#ParisOlympics 📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/8KLzP2irsq — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlym…
Sports
Bergen County Fencer Qualifies For Olympics In Paris
A fencer from Bergen County is going to be saying "en garde" at the Olympics this summer. Mitchell Saron, a Ridgewood native and senior at Harvard University, recently qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, competing in the men's saber event. Saron got his start the Bergen Fencing Club in Waldwick. Congratulations to Mitchell Saron for winning a Silver in the team World Cup at Padua, Italy, earlier this... Posted by Bergen Fencing Club on Monday, March 11, 2024 Saron said he got his start in fencing after watching the lightsaber duels in "Star Wars" and dreamed of becomin…
Schools
Harvard University President Resigns Amid Controversy: Reports
Claudine Gay is set to resign as Harvard University president after facing plagiarism accusations over her academic work and heavy criticism during a congressional hearing on campus antisemitism. Gay is stepping down on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 2, after just six months and two days since being appointed president of the university, according to the Harvard Crimson. Her tenure is the shortest ever for a Harvard president, the newspaper reported. Related: Harvard President Claudine Gay Gets Support From Faculty Her resignation comes after mounting allegations of plagiarism of her…
Police & Fire
Murder-Suicide: Autopsy Results Shed Light On Mass Family's Deaths
The family found dead inside a Dover mansion last week died of a murder-suicide, autopsy reports found this week. Rakesh Kamal, 57, Teena Kamal, 54, and their daughter Arianna Kamal, 18, were found shot to death inside their 11-bedroom, $4 million home in Dover about 20 miles from Boston just before 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 28, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. They had all been shot to death. An autopsy found that Rakesh Kamal killed his wife and daughter before turning the .40-caliber pistol on himself, the prosecutor's office said. The gun was…
Schools
Harvard's Claudine Gay Requests Corrections To Dissertation
As the US House of Representatives is digging deeper into Harvard University President Claudine Gay’s academic work, the university said it had found more issues in connection to the matter. The Harvard Corporation, which oversees the university, said on Wednesday, Dec. 20 that Gay would request three corrections to her 1997 Ph.D. dissertation, the Harvard Crimson reported. The corrections follow an independent review by the corporation, which found that Gay had not properly attributed some of her sources but the incidents didn't rise to the level of serious wrongdoing, the Crimson reported…
Schools
Harvard President Faces Plagiarism Allegations Amid Calls For Resignation
Harvard University president Claudine Gay faces new allegations while some are calling for her resignation after they took issue with recent comments she made to Congress about anti-Semitism. A report claims that Gay had plagiarized portions of her doctoral thesis. However, the prestigious university said it had looked into the matter and determined that she had not violated any of the school's research standards. Officials said two of her articles will receive corrections for "inadequate citation." The Harvard Corporation, which supervises the university, announced in a statement on …
News
NJ Professor Nailed These 'Jeopardy!' Questions: Can You?
Brianne Barker has returned to "Jeopardy!" for the Champions Wildcard Tournament Friday, Dec. 1. The Drew University biology department chair from Madison was one of 105 past winners called up to play against each other. Barker's prior episodes aired in July 2022. Barker — who is Harvard and Duke educated — was seated on a beach in Mexico when producers called, she said. She played in the Hearts Group against Bryce Hwang, an ophthalmology resident from Philadelphia, and Garett Marcotte, a software engineer from Colorado. Here are some of the questions that Barker…
Obituaries
'Kind, Loving Soul' ID'd As Man Killed In Topsfield Wreck
A 63-year-old man from Topsfield has been identified as the body found inside a crashed car in Essex County last week. Ronald Ivanoskos is believed to have been driving north on Boston Street (Route 1) in Topsfield on Thursday, Aug. 17, when he crossed into the southbound lane. A bus driver found the wrecked car around 7:30 a.m. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, authorities said. Paramedics said he was dead at the scene. That was how Ivanoskos died, but his friends and family said he lived a happy life with his wife of 35 years, Debbie, and her son, a…
Schools
Legacy At Stake: Harvard Admissions Perk Under Federal Review, Reports Say
Harvard University is under federal scrutiny for its preferential treatment of donor and legacy candidates, reports say. The US Department of Education announced this week it had opened an investigation into the prestigious Massachusetts university's admissions practices for undergraduate applicants, according to Harvard's newspaper, the Crimson. Related: End Of 'Legacy': Wesleyan University Halts Admissions Perk The investigation will seek to determine if the legacy or donor admissions discriminate on the basis of race, the Crimson reported. If so, the university m…
Lifestyle
Trek Into Spring With Boston Area's Best Hiking Trails
A hike is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of warmer weather and these trails, selected by Yelp, offer Bostonians an active outdoors excursion without straying too far from home. There are parks and trails near the Boston area to suit any adventurer's needs, whether you're looking for bird watching, a quick jaunt, or all-day activities. Check out these top-rated trails as reviewed on Yelp. Bumpkin Island (Boston) A perfect camping, hiking, or kayaking destination, Bumpkin Island has flower-lined trails and shell-covered beaches. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of …
News
Conan O'Brien Finds Some Friends In Central Mass; Redeems Himself At Pizzeria
Comedian and former late-night television host Conan O'Brien recently surprised students and staff at Worcester Polytechnic Institute when he visited the university earlier this week. A lucky fan took a photo with the host of the popular "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" podcast and shared it on social media. Conan sighting at WPI yestetday pic.twitter.com/hTGh1Ukb1h — Worcester Airport (@FlyOrh) March 29, 2023 The photo is undated, but Worcester School Committee member Jermoh Kamara tweeted that O'Brien was at WPI on Tuesday, March 28, and happily took pictures with a few students as h…
Schools
Tom Hanks Named Harvard University's Class Of 2023 Commencement Speaker
Known for countless on-screen appearances, Tom Hanks will soon take the stage to address Harvard University's graduating class of 2023, the school announced on Tuesday, March 21. The Oscar-winning actor will be the principal speaker at Harvard’s 372nd Commencement on Thursday, May 25, the Harvard Gazette reports. “A true master of his craft, Tom Hanks has given life to some of the most compelling, beloved, and iconic characters on the screen,” said Harvard President Larry Bacow. "He has contributed to our national culture and expanded our ability to appreciate stories and histories that …
News
Ukrainian Academic Takes Refuge In Massachusetts Thanks To Tufts Program
The work of a lifetime does not stop because of political or humanitarian crises, at least for academics supported by Tufts University's Scholars at Risk program. Tufts has participated in the international umbrella program "Scholars at Risk" since 2011, according to the university. The program has recently expanded and is currently supporting four academics from war-torn countries, two from Afghanistan and two from Ukraine. Volodymr Dubovyk, who has a permanent position in Ukraine as an associate professor at Odesa Mechnikov National University, now holds a temporary position as a visiti…
News
Boston Tesla Driver, 21, Dies Days After Chain-Reaction Crash In DC: Police
A Tesla driver from Boston who was hospitalized in a violent multi-vehicle crash in Washington, DC died nearly a week after suffering critical injuries near the National Zoo, authorities said. Mohammed Islam, 21, of Dorchester, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, after following the wrong-way crash in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue on Tuesday, Feb. 21, Metropolitan Police Department report. Islam was driving with four passengers when he crossed over the double-yellow line into the opposite lane and struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350 head-on. After crashing into the Toyo…
News
Harvard Dorm's Slave-Owning Namesakes Spark Student Denaming Petition
A group of undergraduate students is making Harvard University stick to its promise to consider requests for name changes of buildings with namesakes who supported "abhorrent" beliefs or actions. Two student organizations, the Generational African American Students Association of Harvard and Natives at Harvard College, created a petition to dename John Winthrop House, an undergraduate dorm that boasts a history of alumni including John F. Kennedy. "John Winthrop House is named after two individuals whose ideas and actions would be abhorrent today," read an Instagram post by the two organ…
Neighbors
'Jeopardy!' Showdown: Two Women From Mass To Compete In High School Reunion Tourney
Two Massachusetts college students who previously appeared on Jeopardy! in 2019 will return to the show this week as part of a new twist on the series' College Championship. Shriya Yarlagadda, a sophomore at Harvard University, and Teagan O'Sullivan, who is from Watertown, will face off Thursday, Feb. 23. They previously appeared on the series as part of the Teen Tournament. Jeopardy! producers asked 27 former teen contestants to compete in the High School Reunion Tournament. “Now, those bright young minds are older, wiser, and ready to return to the stage for …
Lifestyle
Jennifer Coolidge Named Harvard’s 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year
Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge has earned a bevy of awards over her acting career, including her recent Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "The White Lotus," but now she can also say that she is the 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year. The award is bestowed by Harvard organization "The Hasty Pudding Theatricals," which describes itself as "the oldest theatrical organization in the United States," on their website. The annual award recognizes performers who make lasting or notable contributions to the world of entertainment. It has previously been given to Meryl Stre…
Lifestyle
Kim Kardashian Shares Story Of 'The Embrace' Statue In Boston On Instagram
A reality show star-turned international celebrity was seen admiring Boston's latest art installation this week. Kim Kardashian posted a photo of "The Embrace" statue on Boston Common to her Instagram story on Friday morning, Jan. 20. The bronze sculpture, which commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was unveiled last week. The style is based on a photo of the Kings hugging after Martin won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. "The 20-foot-tall, 25-foot-wide artwork differs from the singular, heroic form of many memorials to Dr. King and others," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's …
Lifestyle
New Asian Vegan Restaurant Bringing 'Most Authentic Ramen' To Cambridge
The owners of a popular Asian vegan restaurant in Woburn will be opening a new spot in Cambridge, the eatery said on social media. Bayberry Cafe announced that their second location, Ramen O'Bowl, will bring "the most authentic ramen" to the heart of Cambridge, according to the restaurant's website. "Our secret recipe: Broth made fresh daily right in front of you for at least 24 hours," the website reads. "Join us to experience the shocking flavors and spice of authentic ramen." Hi everyone! Our second location at 1668 Massachusetts ave Cambridge will be opening soon ! The restaurant…
Police & Fire
Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police
A Harvard man is facing charges after he drunkenly crashed his car into the corner of a Stow residence, authorities said. Police and fire responded to the crash at 6 Hastings Road around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese and Fire Chief John P. Benoit report. Upon arrival, crews found a 2010 red Chevrolet Suburban SUV that crashed through a corner apartment of the building, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 51-year-old William Shook, was already out of the car. Stow Police and Fire responded to the crash into a building a…
News
Historic First: Harvard Appoints First Person Of Color As President
Harvard University's new president shattered a glass ceiling when she became the first person of color to be selected for the role. Harvard announced on Thursday, Dec. 15, that Claudine Gay, the dean of the faculty of arts and science since 2018, will serve as the university's 30th president. She replaces Lawrence S. Bacow in the position after a six-month search conducted by the university's Board of Overseers. Gay joined Harvard's faculty in 2006 as a professor of government and was appointed as a professor of African and African American Studies in 2007, according to Harvard's websi…
Police & Fire
Lynn Ex-Postman Who Admitted Stealing iPads, Cash From Mail Avoids Jailtime: Feds
A 32-year-old former post office employee who admitted to stealing mail must pay restitution to his victims, but he won't serve jail time, federal authorities said. Juan Murillo, who admitted to taking two iPads bound for a Harvard University dorm and cash from an envelope he was delivering, was sentenced to a year of probation and $2,400 restitution, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Murillo pleaded guilty in April and could have faced as much as five years in prison and a fine ranging up to $25,000. Murillo isn't the only area postal employee accused of stealing m…
Police & Fire
Man Who Delivered Kilo of Cocaine, Fentanyl To Harvard University Lab Gets 10 Years: Feds
A 38-year-old former FedEx employee who pleaded guilty to delivering fentanyl and cocaine to Harvard will spend the next 10 years in prison, federal authorities said. Dorian Rojas of Boston was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl, more than 100 grams of heroin, and more than 500 grams of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of heroin, the DEA said in a news release. Federal investigators said in June 2019 that they found a box that Rojas had delivered to a biology lab at the prestigi…
Schools
Survey: Massachusetts College Takes First Place In 2023 Nationwide Rankings
It's back to school for college students and with the start of the school year comes so many questions from what to wear on the first day to navigating your course curriculum. But have you ever wondered where your school ranks in comparison to colleges and universities across the country? For students at one Boston-area university, they can relax knowing their school reigns supreme, according to a survey from Niche. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) took the number one spot on Niche's 2023 Best Colleges in America. The list gives each school a letter gra…
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