Throw the records out the window. In Northeastern Conference action at Blocksidge Field, Swampscott’s … [Read more...] about Roundup: A Swampscott statement against Gloucester
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Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs
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Kathryn Anne Edwards The rising unemployment rate among U.S. workers aged 16 to 24 — it hit 10.5% in August, … [Read more...] about Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs
Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division
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David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CHARLESTON, S.C. — On an artificial island 4 miles from downtown … [Read more...] about Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division
American Banker honors Julieann Thurlow as a powerful woman in banking
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New York, NY — Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) is proud to announce that RCB President & CEO Julieann … [Read more...] about American Banker honors Julieann Thurlow as a powerful woman in banking
High school football predictions (Week 6)
Joey Barrett
Joey Barrett - Item Sports Editor Overall: 26-15 Last week: 5-2 Bishop Fenwick 28 Cardinal Spellman … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (Week 6)
Saugus seniors shine against Salem
Mark Aboyoun
SAUGUS — Saugus’ girls soccer team (5-7) celebrated Senior Night in style against Salem Wednesday. After the … [Read more...] about Saugus seniors shine against Salem
Roundup: No slowing down Skabeikis as St. Mary’s cruises
Joey Barrett
Well, the Sophie Skabeikis show continued at Manning Field Wednesday. St. Mary’s goal-scoring star ripped … [Read more...] about Roundup: No slowing down Skabeikis as St. Mary’s cruises
Sheriffs across Massachusetts are under the microscope but for all the wrong reasons
Kevin CoppingerAt the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, we are proud of the vital work we do every day: maintaining a secure … [Read more...] about Sheriffs across Massachusetts are under the microscope but for all the wrong reasons
Commentary: AI therapy isn’t getting better. Therapists are just failing.
Guest CommentaryJonathan Alpert A growing number of people are turning to AI for therapy not because it’s now smarter than … [Read more...] about Commentary: AI therapy isn’t getting better. Therapists are just failing.
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Hey Salem, Marblehead says: ‘trick or treat!’
Sophia Harris
MARBLEHEAD — As Salem braces for another busy Halloween season, Marblehead businesses are extending a warm and … [Read more...] about Hey Salem, Marblehead says: ‘trick or treat!’
High school football predictions (Week 5)
Joey Barrett
Joey Barrett - Item Sports Editor Overall: 21-13 Last week: 7-3 St. Mary’s 21 Shawsheen Valley Tech … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (Week 5)
Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s depressing idea of a role model
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Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board It’s normal — and good — for school leaders to honor … [Read more...] about Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s depressing idea of a role model
Commentary: How ‘originalism’ Became the prevailing view at the US Supreme Court
Guest CommentaryJosh Blackman and John G. Malcolm It is easy to take for granted that the current Supreme Court has a … [Read more...] about Commentary: How ‘originalism’ Became the prevailing view at the US Supreme Court
Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
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As autumn settles in, the YMCA of Metro North is ready to help you make every visit count. With more than 200 … [Read more...] about Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
Commentary: Why academic debates about AI mislead lawmakers — and the public
Guest CommentaryKevin Frazier Picture this: A congressional hearing on “AI policy” makes the evening news. A senator gravely … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why academic debates about AI mislead lawmakers — and the public
Commentary: The Fourth Amendment will no longer protect you
Guest CommentaryDaniel Harawa and Kate Weisburd In September, the Supreme Court rendered obsolete the Fourth Amendment’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Fourth Amendment will no longer protect you
Editorial: The war on drugs shouldn’t be the military’s fight
Guest EditorialEditorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board The White House is delighting in videos of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Editorial: The war on drugs shouldn’t be the military’s fight
Commentary: ‘Have you considered helping boys?’ The other gender gap
Guest CommentaryLisa Britton Seven years ago, when I was a nonpartisan advocate for girls and women, I faced a startling … [Read more...] about Commentary: ‘Have you considered helping boys?’ The other gender gap
Commentary: How our health information can be used to criminalize us
Guest CommentaryKate Caldwell In July, the Trump administration unveiled two policies: the “Making Health Technology Great … [Read more...] about Commentary: How our health information can be used to criminalize us