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When the courthouse leads to the therapistâs office
After almost two decades, Mass. mental health courts still grapple with stigma and care crunch
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Job seekers say hiring feels rigged â and employers agree
Employers and prospective employees agree on much - but often don't even connect
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Senate moves to crack down on âWild Westâ of data collection
Senate President said the bill would give Massachusetts "the strongest, strictest data privacy laws in the entire country."
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New poll shows high satisfaction with health insurance in Mass., even as residents delay or skip care for cost reasons
Study paints a picture of Massachusetts residents mostly happy with their health care coverage, even while many report struggling with cost and access.
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Can AI chatbots really replace human therapists?
Many people are turning to AI chatbots instead of human therapists. But is the practice safe, ethical, and legal?
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AI deepfakes are coming: Here's how to spot them
Amanda Kinsler for StayModern AI deepfakes are coming: Here's how to spot them The videos and audio clips you encounter online may not always be genuine. That familiar voice on a video call or viral clip of a public figure might be entirely fabricated. These are deepfakes; synthetic
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Cuts to federal solar tax credits send Mass. farmers âscramblingâ
Federal subsidies that support using farmland for the dual purpose of agriculture and solar uses are being phased out.
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7 Things Doctors Wish Families Knew This Back-to-School Season
Keep your kids' mental and physical health at the forefront as you plan for a new school year.
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âTheyâre in everything:â Massachusetts lawmakers explore solutions to forever chemicals
by Maya Mitchell, CommonWealth Beacon August 22, 2025 As the risk of toxic forever chemicals grows, a handful of Massachusetts legislators and advocates are looking for solutions to the complex problem. Last week, a group of Massachusetts lawmakers, agency officials, and advocates visited Maine to speak with well owners and
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Massachusetts signals new gas customers may soon have to pay full hookup costs
Gas utilities may need to make changes in an effort to wean the state off of natural gas and meet climate goals.
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Romance scams roundup: All of the romance scams you should know to keep your heart and bank safe
Many of todayâs most common scams work by preying on and exploiting trust and human emotions.
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Grid operator forecasting 11% increase in electricity consumption by 2034
A 10-year downturn is reversing as electric vehicle and heat pump adoption increases, but not as quickly as originally predicted.