Massachusetts fusion company strikes deal with Google to buy power from future plant

Commonwealth Fusion Systems has struck an agreement to sell electricity from its future power plant in Virginia to Google, the companies announced on Monday. The deal comes even though Commonwealth and its dozens of fusion rivals have yet to demonstrate …

Could tariffs bring more manufacturing to Massachusetts?

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A child’s alleged rape by a group home worker sparks scrutiny of Massachusetts welfare system

She had red marks and scratches on her back, neck, and arms, injuries inflicted during an attack at Greylock, the nearby group home where the girl lived. A worker there slapped her, apparently infuriated that the teenager, who has autism, ADHD, and anxiety …

Massachusetts Police Capture Loose Pig Using Crackers

Massachusetts Woman Records Unidentified Object Falling From the Sky (VIDEO)

Unidentified object spotted in the skies of Pembroke, via Boston 25 News YouTube Channel This week, many strange things have been reported in the skies throughout the United States, and the trend continues. A woman in Massachusetts recorded an unidentified …

Mother bear swims across Massachusetts reservoir with cubs on her back

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Massachusetts hotel shelters for migrants, homeless families set to close, questions arise

A majority of hotel shelters for migrants and local homeless families in Massachusetts will be closed by the end of Monday — a move state officials credit to declining caseloads, one that a watchdog called a “gimmick.” The Healey administration is expected …

Massachusetts man accused of killing his mother’s partner: DA

A local man is accused of killing his mother’s partner, according to officials who said the son stabbed his mom’s partner to death. Middleboro man Andrew Horsman, 41, has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal stabbing Saturday night, …

Massachusetts House, Senate negotiators reach agreement on $61 billion state budget

The Legislative committee responsible for working out the kinks between the House and Senate budget proposals have come to agreement on a $61 billion spending plan, they announced on Sunday. House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka said …