45 m. ago Mass. SNAP benefits will temporarily go offline this weekend: Here’s what to know

EBT cardholders will be unable to access their food and cash benefits from Saturday night into mid-day Sunday. The post Mass. SNAP benefits will temporarily go offline this weekend: Here’s what to know appeared first on Boston.com.

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60 m. ago Spontaneous protest held outside Rhode Island Hospital after ICE presence reported

A man in ICE custody was brought to Rhode Island Hospital and was reportedly not allowed to speak with his attorney. The post Spontaneous protest held outside Rhode Island Hospital after ICE presence reported appeared first on Boston.com.

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76 m. ago Mexican illegal immigrant released under Biden 'sexually battered' boy while playing hide and seek: sheriff

A Mexican illegal immigrant is charged with sexually assaulting a young boy in the woods earlier this month, Florida authorities said Thursday.

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77 m. ago Cancellations, delays, shuttle buses: South Coast Rail had an unreliable first month

After frequent delays, cancellations, and some shuttle buses on South Coast Rail, the MBTA is extending fare free weekend service through May. The post Cancellations, delays, shuttle buses: South Coast Rail had an unreliable first month appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid

Judge Mark Summerville dropped the charges due to prosecutorial misconduct, alleging that the DA’s office knew that ICE would detain him. The post DA to appeal dismissal of the charges against defendant detained by ICE mid-trial, won’t bring contempt charges against agent appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Dozens urge Rep. Newhouse to protect Medicaid in Central Washington

Dozens urge Rep. Newhouse to protect Medicaid in Central Washington  Nonstop Local News

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3 h. ago Williams College student facing charges, allegedly hid camera in school bathroom

The student is charged with 18 counts of photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveilling a partially nude or nude person. The post Williams College student facing charges, allegedly hid camera in school bathroom appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Los Angeles Lakers Rule 1 Player 'OUT' for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers Rule 1 Player 'OUT' for Game 3 vs. Timberwolves  Athlon Sports

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6 h. ago Tornado Warnings in Nebraska and Hail Threats in Texas As Storms Move Through

The severe weather is typical for this time of year but also unpredictable. Forecasters said Texas may see hail as large as baseballs.

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7 h. ago Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs

Individuals, industry groups, and local governments submitted over 10,000 comments to the White House about its work-in-progress national AI policy, also known as the AI Action Plan. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on Thursday published the text of the submissions in a PDF spanning 18,480 pages. The comments, which touch […]

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8 h. ago Washington lawmakers face budget deadline as negotiations continue

Washington lawmakers face budget deadline as negotiations continue  Nonstop Local News

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9 h. ago Where Eastern Washington’s Efton Chism ranks among NFL draft

Where Eastern Washington’s Efton Chism ranks among NFL draft-eligible wide receivers  SWX Local Sports

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9 h. ago Mexican and Bay Area luchadores meet this Saturday in the Mission for school art

Mexican and Bay Area luchadores meet this Saturday in the Mission for school art  Mission Local

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10 h. ago David Thomas, Pere Ubu's defiantly original leader, dies at 71

Formed in 1975, Pere Ubu embodied the industrial decay and hardscrabble ethics of Cleveland. Thomas tied together the band's sound with uncompromising vocals that exuded steely menace and unfettered anguish.

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10 h. ago Stranded dolphin euthanized in Danvers despite rescue efforts

A juvenile dolphin that stranded in the mud of the Waters River in Danvers was in poor health and could not be saved. The post Stranded dolphin euthanized in Danvers despite rescue efforts appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago New website launched for sexual assault reporting in Washington

New website launched for sexual assault reporting in Washington  Nonstop Local News

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11 h. ago Montana and Idaho lead in national hiring rates, Washington falls behind

Montana and Idaho lead in national hiring rates, Washington falls behind  Nonstop Local News

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12 h. ago ESPN hires former Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. as college baseball analyst

Bradley, who last played in the big leagues in 2023 with the Royals, will debut as part of the SEC Network’s baseball studio coverage Friday and Saturday. The post ESPN hires former Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. as college baseball analyst appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 h. ago Democrat ousted by AOC casts doubt on her as national candidate

Former Democratic congressman Joe Crowley, who was ousted by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York's 2018 Democratic primary, cast doubt on AOC as a national candidate.

Politics

17 h. ago Notes: Alexandria Police mentors take students from George Washington Middle School to Smithsonian African American Museum

Notes: Alexandria Police mentors take students from George Washington Middle School to Smithsonian African American Museum  ALXnow

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