Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will represent Massachusetts at the Vatican Climate Summit next month. They will discuss the state’s progress on climate change, share best practices, and collaborate with global leaders on addressing the urgent issue.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a warning to all dog owners in the state to protect their pets from salmon poisoning disease, a potentially fatal illness caused by the consumption of raw or cold-smoked fish. All fish caught or originating from streams in California could be affected, and the majority of Northern California is considered the native range for the fluke that transmits the disease.
As of Tuesday, April 23, the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference season stat leaders have emerged across ten statistical categories, including hits, doubles, triples, extra-base hits, home runs, runs, RBI, stolen bases, innings pitched, and strikeouts. These statistics are based on data reported by coaches to njschoolsports.com, showcasing the top performers in the conference.
Akron police officer Ryan Westlake, who recently shot a 15-year-old boy, has a history of violating department policies, including incidents involving excessive force and inappropriate conduct. Despite his past record, Westlake was reinstated after being fired and remains the subject of an ongoing investigation into the shooting.
Michael Stephens, a former deep sea fisherman from Dighton, Massachusetts, has come forward to claim a $1 million prize from his winning “Jaws” lottery scratch ticket. Stephens, who purchased the winning ticket at Olde Village Corner Store in Somerset, plans to share his winnings with his family and travel with his wife. There are still four $1 million grand prizes remaining to be claimed in the game, as well as a chance to win a themed trip to Martha’s Vineyard with the Second Chance drawing.
Eight months after a mass shooting at a DIY punk show in Minneapolis left one person dead and six others injured, a teenage suspect has been charged with seven felonies, including aiding and abetting second-degree intentional murder and six counts of felony assault with a firearm. The shooting is believed to have been motivated by bias against the victims’ gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Investigators used DNA testing to identify the suspect, who appeared in juvenile court Tuesday afternoon.
The criminal hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump has kicked off, and Fox News has been providing extensive coverage. However, much of Fox News’s coverage has been devoted to parroting the ex-president’s grievances and defending him against the charges. Fox News personalities have made a number of outlandish and zany claims in defense of Trump, including that it is cruel to keep him off the golf course, that Guantanamo Bay prisoners have it better than him, and that the trial is akin to the end of the Roman Republic.
The 2024 primary elections in Pennsylvania commenced smoothly on Tuesday as voters headed to the polls. Officials in various counties reported no significant issues, indicating a seamless voting process. Despite several candidates participating in various primary races, the races for President, U.S. Senate, and Republican Attorney General have essentially been decided for months. However, competitive contests remain for Pennsylvania Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer, with multiple candidates vying for their respective party’s nominations. The Harrisburg area is observing numerous primary races, including the race for the 10th Congressional District, the 15th District Senate seat, and the 103rd state House District seat.
Novartis AG (NVS) announced FDA approval for Lutathera (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) for pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with somatostatin receptor-positive (SSTR+) gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). Lutathera is the first therapy specifically approved for pediatric GEP-NET patients, offering a significant advancement in their treatment options.
The Robert A. Prill Annual and Tulip Garden at Elizabeth Park is a vibrant spectacle of blooming tulips, attracting visitors from far and wide. The garden boasts a diverse array of these beloved flowers, offering a breathtaking display of colors and patterns.
