Unhinged suspect behind Massachusetts theater, McDonald's stabbing spree ID'd as Jared Ravizza: report
Massachusetts authorities identified Jared Ravizza as the suspect behind a stabbing spree involving six victims, with possible connections to a murder investigation in Connecticut. [ more ]
Massachusetts is turning a former prison into a shelter for homeless families
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey repurposes former prison as temporary shelter for homeless families amid rising need, including migrants influx. [ more ]
Unhinged suspect behind Massachusetts theater, McDonald's stabbing spree ID'd as Jared Ravizza: report
Massachusetts authorities identified Jared Ravizza as the suspect behind a stabbing spree involving six victims, with possible connections to a murder investigation in Connecticut. [ more ]
Massachusetts is turning a former prison into a shelter for homeless families
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey repurposes former prison as temporary shelter for homeless families amid rising need, including migrants influx. [ more ]
Activists on both sides of the debate press Mass. lawmakers on bills to tighten gun laws
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are working on proposed changes to the state's firearms laws, including banning ghost guns and tightening restrictions on certain semi-automatic weapons.
Activists from both sides of the gun debate testified at the Statehouse, with proponents of the changes arguing for common sense measures and opponents saying they unfairly target law-abiding gun owners. [ more ]
Here's what to know about the abortion toolkit for public colleges
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health released an abortion toolkit to help public colleges develop medication abortion readiness plans.
The toolkit provides information on finding certified prescribers, informed consent and reporting requirements, and starting conversations on campus about medication abortions.
Massachusetts college students were involved in creating the toolkit and made recommendations for after-care and improved access to reproductive health care options. [ more ]
U.K. Is First to Approve a CRISPR-Based Therapy, Covering Two Blood Disorders
The UK has authorized a gene-editing medicine for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia, marking the first approval worldwide for a therapy based on CRISPR technology.
The therapy, known as Casgevy, involves editing a gene in a patient's stem cells to produce high levels of fetal hemoglobin.
Casgevy offers a potentially curative treatment option for these inherited blood disorders, reducing the need for chronic therapies and blood transfusions. [ more ]
Several Schools Under Investigation for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish, Muslim Students
The Education Department is investigating several schools for reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.
The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which protects students from discrimination based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics. [ more ]
Report: Workers Trust Employers More Than Insurers With Their Health
37% of employees trust their insurer to suggest high-quality care regardless of cost, while 53% trust their employer with their health.
Employees need more support from their employers when it comes to healthcare, as many have had to delay or skip care due to lack of paid time off.
Weight management is a major concern for employees, with obesity/weight loss being the biggest personal health worry for a quarter of respondents. [ more ]