36 m. ago Threads tops 350M monthly users after adding 30M in the quarter

Instagram Threads, Meta’s X competitor, has now grown to over 350 million monthly active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call on Wednesday. That’s an increase of 30 million users since the prior quarter, where Meta reported that Threads had 320 million users. The new figure represents increased growth, as […]

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48 m. ago Affordable housing reform in Massachusetts? Readers say not so fast.

Chapter 40B has some local leaders and lawmakers calling for reform – but Boston.com readers aren’t so sure. The post Affordable housing reform in Massachusetts? Readers say not so fast. appeared first on Boston.com.

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72 m. ago New England serial killer fears: Massachusetts investigators identify body pulled from river

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III confirmed that the person found dead in Mill River in Taunton is Samuel Stovall, 51.

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2 h. ago Clean energy incentives power affordable rates, union jobs in Washington

Clean energy incentives power affordable rates, union jobs in Washington  Port Townsend Leader

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6 h. ago Massachusetts earns an F on new homebuilding and affordability

In a recent Realtor.com report, the state ranks among the worst in the nation. The post Massachusetts earns an F on new homebuilding and affordability appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Here are California's affordable housing income limits for 2025

Here are California's affordable housing income limits for 2025  Urbanize LA

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12 h. ago Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost

Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost  Fast Company

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26 h. ago A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium

As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies.

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31 h. ago Local obituary: Caroline Horvitz, 36, ‘a beacon of resilience and brilliance’

"At the time of her passing, Caroline was a cherished professor at UMass Amherst." The post Local obituary: Caroline Horvitz, 36, ‘a beacon of resilience and brilliance’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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34 h. ago Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey discusses Democratic efforts to resist Trump policies

Many Democrats feel anxious about the state of democracy and the economy. NPR asks Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey about what Democrats are doing to fight back.

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34 h. ago Trump's Harvard funding cuts don't put 'America first,' says Massachusetts governor

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey argues President Trump's funding cuts to Harvard University and other universities are detrimental to the economy.

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36 h. ago Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing

Housing developers and researchers say the idea of building more homes on federal land could help ease shortages. But various obstacles could hinder the effort.

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38 h. ago Chief Seattle Club to develop up to 100 affordable units at Fort Lawton

Chief Seattle Club to develop up to 100 affordable units at Fort Lawton  DJC

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46 h. ago Report: Number of millionaires in Mass. has actually gone up since new tax took effect

Since the Fair Share Amendment, or the so-called “millionaires tax,” passed in 2022, Massachusetts has seen an increase in high earners. The post Report: Number of millionaires in Mass. has actually gone up since new tax took effect appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago New England serial killer fears: 10 bodies now found in less than 2 months

Two more bodies were found, one in Connecticut and one in Massachusetts, as concerns that a serial killer might be on the loose in New England continue.

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52 h. ago Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey

Burlington Public Schools is facing two federal complaints after administering a health survey to middle school students that described various sexual acts in ways some parents found offensive. The complaints were filed with the US Department of Education on April 8 by the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center, a Wakefield-based organization that defends free speech, religious […] The post Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey appeared first on Boston.com.

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59 h. ago Trump says income tax cuts, and perhaps elimination, coming due to tariffs

President Donald Trump indicated that income taxes will be reduced or even eliminated for many people due to tariffs, with a focus on people earning under $200,000 per year.

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65 h. ago One Key to a Successful Campaign for Pope? Act Like You’re Not Campaigning.

Crucial meetings will be held this week in which contenders begin jockeying in earnest for the job of leading the Roman Catholic Church.

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3 d. ago 'Women Build' event featuring keynote from Sue Bird in mission to build affordable housing

'Women Build' event featuring keynote from Sue Bird in mission to build affordable housing  KING5.com

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3 d. ago New San Francisco State Complex Includes Affordable Housing for More Than 700 Students

New San Francisco State Complex Includes Affordable Housing for More Than 700 Students  KQED

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