2 h. ago New Balance chair donates $1 million to super PAC supporting Josh Kraft

Billionaire Jim Davis also spent big in efforts to defeat Mayor Michelle Wu during her 2021 campaign. The post New Balance chair donates $1 million to super PAC supporting Josh Kraft appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Federal judge partially blocks Trump's effort to deny funding to pro

A New Hampshire federal judge's ruling blocks President Donald Trump's attempt to strip federal funding from public schools that maintain DEI programs.

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3 h. ago Judge blocks Trump attempt to require proof of citizenship to vote

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting.

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4 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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4 h. ago Child Health Experts With Diversity Roles Will Be Fired or Reassigned

The moves are aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and environmental justice programs at the E.P.A., Trump administration officials say.

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4 h. ago This simple outdoor activity can improve Americans' health, says governor

West Virginia has launched a "Mountaineer Mile" in an effort to get Americans outside and moving to increase physical and mental health. The state has been a leader in pushing for MAHA initiatives.

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4 h. ago Facebook cracks down on spammy content by cutting reach and monetization

Facebook will begin lowering the reach of accounts sharing spammy content and making them ineligible for monetization, Meta announced on Thursday. The company is also increasing efforts to remove Facebook accounts that coordinate fake engagement and impersonate others, it says. The move comes as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has promised a return to “OG Facebook.” […]

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6 h. ago Fire captain from Washington rescues toddler swept out to sea off Mexico beach

Fire captain from Washington rescues toddler swept out to sea off Mexico beach  Tacoma News Tribune

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6 h. ago Federal judge halts order for details on efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US

Federal judge halts order for details on efforts to return Abrego Garcia to US  NBC4 Washington

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8 h. ago Rare Fijian iguanas, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Spain, arrive at San Diego Zoo

Rare Fijian iguanas, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Spain, arrive at San Diego Zoo  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Federal judge gives DOJ another week in Abrego Garcia deportation case

A federal judge has granted the DOJ a one-week extension to provide information on its efforts to return deported illegal migrant Abrego Garcia to the U.S.

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10 h. ago D.N.C. Will Send More Cash to Red States, Aiming to Strengthen Party’s Reach

A 50-state program announced by the Democratic Party seeks to build on past efforts and help recruit candidates to take on Republicans in less-friendly terrain.

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19 h. ago Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI

The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.

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19 h. ago AG Pam Bondi announces 'greatest hits' amid DOGE cuts, including $250K to work with jailed trans inmates

The Justice Department has started to cancel millions in grants deemed as wasteful in an effort to reign in spending, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

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22 h. ago CBS anchors salute outgoing '60 Minutes' producer, say effort to settle Trump lawsuit tied to corporate merger

The anchors of "CBS Evening News" addressed the abrupt exit of "60 Minutes" executive producer Bill Owens as the network continues its legal battle with President Donald Trump.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump Offers a Private Dinner to Top 220 Investors in His Memecoin

The offer, which caused President Trump’s memecoin to surge in price, was his family’s latest effort to profit from cryptocurrencies.

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27 h. ago Kennedy declares ‘sugar is poison’ while announcing ban on food dyes

Kennedy’s push to get food manufacturers to remove dyes from their products is his first effort at sweeping reform of the food industry. The post Kennedy declares ‘sugar is poison’ while announcing ban on food dyes appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 h. ago Trump says 'inflammatory' Zelenskyy statement on Crimea prolongs war with Russia

President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for saying that Ukraine would never accept Russian control of Crimea. The president said the remark was "harmful" to peace efforts.

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28 h. ago Trump admin looking at 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children

The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at convincing people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by groups focused on increasing the birth rate.

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28 h. ago Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry

The few U.S. companies that still make P.P.E. for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

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