Massachusetts man who spent decades in prison for a murder he didn't commit is awarded $13M

Massachusetts Ballot Question 2 and the Value of Standardized Tests

A ballot initiative targets tests rather than fixing problems in the system.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

No. 2 House Democrat easily wins reelection in Massachusetts

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, the No. 2 House Democrat, is projected to easily win reelection in Massachusetts after running uncontested, according to Decision Desk HQ. Clark was guaranteed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Uber and Lyft Drivers in Massachusetts Win Right to Unionize

A state ballot measure was the first of its kind in the United States, but labor advocates worry it could lock Uber and Lyft drivers out of full-time employment status.

Tech - The New York Times - November 7

Massachusetts Votes to Let Uber, Lyft Drivers Unionize

Passage of the state ballot measure gives about 70,000 ride-share drivers the right to organize and engage in collective bargaining, which is not guaranteed to them under federal law.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Massachusetts Democrats call on Pentagon to ground Ospreys

Democratic lawmakers from Massachusetts sent a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week requesting he ground the controversial Osprey aircraft, sharing concerns after a recent ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Benched Russell 'committed' to Lakers, Redick

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell, who scored 18 points in his new role off the bench in Friday's win over the Sixers, said he is "committed to whatever it takes" under new coach JJ Redick.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened

This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

A Russian man stands treason trial on charges he filmed military equipment for Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 14

A treason trial begins for a Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine

A Russian man has gone on trial on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security services

World - ABC News - November 14

Predicting Amorim's first 11 games at Man United -- and how he compares to prior coaches

ESPN breaks down the club's remaining 11 games in 2024.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Sheriff says Wisconsin father revealed how he faked his death, fled to Europe

Authorities are urging a Wisconsin man accused of faking his death and fleeing to Europe to come home and spend the holidays with his wife and three children.

Benjamin Netanyahu is a wanted man – and he has only himself to blame | Jonathan Freedland

A strategy of starvation would always be indefensible. After this week’s ICC decision, he risks turning Israel into a pariah state. Thanks to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, which once dreamed of being ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her

Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts ...

Sports - ABC News - 7 hours ago

HS2 spent £100mn on tunnel to protect rare bats

Kilometre stretch of steel mesh one of many planning requirements that has driven up costs, says project chair

World - Financial Times - November 7

Police in Minneapolis face backlash over response to man who allegedly shot, injured neighbor

Nearly a week after Davis Moturi was shot while trimming a tree outside his Minneapolis home, police have arrested his neighbor, John Sawchak. Moturi, who is recovering, and his wife filed at least ...

Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job

Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.

Two Ohio officers charged with reckless homicide in death of Black man who pleaded 'I can't breathe'

Two Ohio police officers were charged with reckless homicide in the death of a Black man who pleaded “I can’t breathe” during a police encounter, authorities announced Saturday.

Jason Kelce appears to smash phone of man who used a gay slur to describe brother Travis and Taylor Swift

Jason Kelce appeared to run into some trouble with a college football fan while he was in Happy Valley on Saturday for the Penn State-Ohio State game.

Ex-officer found guilty in shooting death of Black man who was holding keys

A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.

Capitol Police arrest man who 'smelled like fuel' and had torch and flare gun

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center was closed Tuesday afternoon, after Capitol Police arrested a man who was carrying a torch and flare gun during their security screening process. “Our officers just ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Man who used legal loophole to live rent-free for years in NYC hotel found unfit to stand trial

A man charged with fraud for claiming to own a storied Manhattan hotel where he had been living rent-free for years has been found unfit to stand trial, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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