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Massachusetts native Matt Damon hails Scottish football fans’ Boston takeover

Damon spoke warmly of the Scottish fans, who garnered significant attention for their spirited takeover of Boston, earning praise for their exemplary behaviour, generosity, and distinctive ’patter’

The Independent UK

Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage

Massachusetts faces a primary care crisis, with 30% of residents struggling to find doctors

The Independent UK

The 10 Best States for Public Schools Are In: Here's Who Came Out on Top

Massachusetts has the best public school system in the United States, while New Mexico ranks last, according to WalletHub's 2026 report comparing K-12 education across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The annual study evaluated school systems using 32 metrics measuring both educational quality and student safety.

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53 dolphins stranded in just two days in Massachusetts due to receding tides, now rescuers have safely returned 19 to the sea

A dramatic two-day rescue operation unfolded along the Massachusetts coast after 53 bottlenose dolphins became stranded on the tidal flats of Cape Cod, prompting marine wildlife teams to race against time to save the animals. The latest rescue saw 19 dolphins successfully returned to the sea after they stranded between…

The Times of India

Massachusetts voters will decide on nine ballot measures in 2026, tying the year for the most measures on a Massachusetts ballot since 1918

Massachusetts voters will decide nine statewide ballot measures in November 2026, tying 1972, 1976, and 1994 for the second-highest number in state history. Secretary of State William Galvin (D) announced on July 17 that campaigns for eight initiative petitions had collected enough valid signatures to qualify their measures for the…

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What Did Lindsay Clancy Do? Case Explained Before Jury Hears Chilling 911 Call and Insanity Defence

The trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts focuses on whether her mental health condition absolves her of criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children.

International Business Times UK

Trial to begin for Massachusetts mom who strangled her three kids while receiving psychiatric help

Her husband is set to testify for the prosecution and defense as a witness to both

The Independent UK

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A road trip through New England revealed the region’s vast cultural legacy

Taking in the houses of literary giants such as Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain and Herman Melville, Geordie Greig and his daughter embarked on a remarkable drive through the east coast

The Independent UK

"Red Sox Spirit" and Constitutional Theory

A potential new approach to state constitutional law.

Reason

Massachusetts woman calls ambulance for ‘stomach pains’, blames weight management medication. But then she gives birth to a baby boy

Born at just 22 weeks.

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Woman’s Stomach Condition Was Finally Cured After Doctors Said The Treatment Was Liters Of Diet Coke

A Massachusetts woman’s rare stomach blockage was successfully treated with Diet Coke instead of surgery under medical supervision.

Bored Panda

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Plummets Massachusetts Air Quality to Unhealthy Levels

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has deteriorated air quality in Massachusetts, with Boston's AQI hitting 130.

International Business Times UK

Six battleground Democratic primaries in the Massachusetts Senate this September

Six Democratic primaries for the Massachusetts Senate are scheduled for September 1, 2026. All 40 seats are up for election in the chamber, in which Democrats have a 35-5 majority.

Ballotpedia

Contested Democratic primaries are taking place in 31 districts in the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Elections for the Massachusetts House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026. The primary is September 1, 2026. The filing deadline was May 26, 2026.

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The Independent UK

Scottish traffic cone gets dignitary's welcome in Boston after World Cup friendship

Fresh off a first-class flight from Glasgow, an orange traffic cone received a hero’s welcome at Boston Logan International Airport, complete with a bagpiper, diplomats and state leaders

The Times of India

Indian man dies in skydiving accident in Massachusetts, fell from 30 feet above in 'sudden, unexpected gust of wind'

A 28-year-old Indian man lost his life in a skydiving accident in Massachusetts after he fell from 30 feet above. Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam was immediately taken to Athol Hospital from Jumptown Skydiving and was later pronounced dead. Jumptown Skydiving said they were cooperating with the police in the investigation…

The National (Scotland)

Traffic cone flown to Boston in first class seat as Tartan Army legacy lives on

A traffic cone intended as a symbol of friendship between Glasgow and Massachusetts has been flown across the Atlantic in a first-class seat

The Independent UK

Traffic cone flies first class to Boston as symbol of Scotland’s friendship

The cone will travel around Massachusetts to raise money for mental health charities.

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Massachusetts doctors prescribe Diet Coke to treat a large mass in woman’s stomach after she allegedly took Ozempic-like medication

Reports say Diet Coke saved the day.

The Independent UK

US citizen found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions

A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions

Ballotpedia

Neal, first elected in 1988, faces primary challenger Whalen in Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District

Incumbent Richard Neal and Jeromie Whalen are running in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District on Sept. 1.

Euronews

France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis

Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Latin Times

Mbappé's Missed Penalty Becomes a Footnote as France Rolls Into the Final Four

Mbappé missed a penalty, then scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach a third straight World Cup semifinal.

Bangkok Post

Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.

International Business Times UK

Republican Election Integrity Campaigner Ann Manning Martin Disqualified From Primary Ballot Over Alleged Signature Fraud

Anne Manning Martin, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts, was disqualified from the primary ballot due to alleged forged nomination signatures.

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