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Massachusetts Adds 2, 500 New Spots in Hands‑On School Programs

May 1, 2026

The state has just given a boost of $70 million to career‑technical schools, opening up about 2, 500 new places for students who want practical training. The money will spread across 28 schools and will allow many of them to grow existing courses or start fresh ones. In total, the capital gran

technology

Game Devs Stick to Manual Work for New Subnautica Title

May 1, 2026

Unknown Worlds, the studio behind the underwater adventure game, confirmed that they did not use any generative artificial intelligence tools in developing Subnautica 2. The sequel, which will hit early access on May 14, was built entirely by hand. The studio’s creative producer explained that th

health

Shifting How Hospitals Get Paid: What It Means for Doctors and Patients

May 1, 2026

In China, the way hospitals earn money is changing. The old system paid doctors for every test and treatment they gave, called Fee‑for‑Service (FFS). Now the government is moving toward a new model known as Diagnosis‑Related Groups (DRGs), where hospitals receive one set payment for each patient’s d

education

A Peek Inside Anne Frank’s Hidden World

May 1, 2026

A disguised door slides open, revealing a dimly lit space that feels like stepping into a forgotten past. This isn’t a fun hide-and-seek spot—it’s where Anne Frank, a 13-year-old girl, spent over two years hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Inside, the air feels heavy with fear: blackout cur

weather

Decision to Keep Camp Mystic Closed After Deadly Floods

May 1, 2026

After severe flooding in Texas last July killed 28 campers and staff, Camp Mystic has decided against reopening this summer. The camp previously sought permission from regulators but now says the grief of families and ongoing investigations make a reopening impossible. They will also drop plans to a

business

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

May 1, 2026

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

politics

New rules proposed after deadly nursing home blast to help protect patients and first responders

May 1, 2026

A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute

business

Good Day Farm faces lawsuit over business practices in Missouri

May 1, 2026

A Missouri cannabis company is fighting back after two wholesalers sued them, claiming unfair competition. The lawsuit says Good Day Farm runs a network of 61 dispensaries under different names like CODES and Greenlight. These stores pay fees to operate under Good Day Farm’s management, which the pl

business

Gas prices push California drivers to cross the border for better deals

May 1, 2026

Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca

weather

Weekend weather in Boston: rain now, sun later

May 1, 2026

Boston is stuck in a wet spell this week, with scattered showers keeping things damp but not exactly solving the drought. The city won’t get much relief today, but every little drop counts. Light rain might hang around into tonight, yet skies should clear by Friday morning. Temperatures today will h