The Latest Breaking News from Massachusetts

Massachusetts lesbian bar that went viral over Covid mask backlash is closing

Founded in 2025 as a community space for lesbians and local activists, the downtown Greenfield spot was one of few remaining queer venues in the region

The Independent UK · 3h ago

Massachusetts lesbian bar makes frantic effort to find new owners after relaxing masking policy

Last Ditch bar announced it would ‘soft close’ after it went viral following a story on its attempt to relax Covid rules

The Guardian - US · 5h ago

Massachusetts gun owners face a registration deadline, while Idaho voters choose a state firearm

Gun legislation is making headlines as the U.S. elections approach, with Massachusetts taking a strict stance while Idaho opts for a more symbolic gesture. Massachusetts enforces a deadline for firearm registration as it nears the polls, raising concerns about the legal ramifications for compliant gun owners. In stark contrast, Idaho's…

The Times of India · 14h ago

Leafy spurge may have arrived in North America through a Massachusetts ballast dump in 1827

Leafy spurge is an invasive plant that was first recorded in Newbury, Massachusetts, in 1827. It spread rapidly across the northern United States and southern Canada during the early 1900s. By this time, it was established in several states and regions, including Ontario and Iowa. The plant has significant ecological…

The Times of India · 22h ago

Massachusetts and Idaho put guns on the ballot. One seeks to restrict them, the other to honor them

Voters in Idaho and Massachusetts face contrasting gun-related ballot questions that highlight the national tension between firearm freedoms and restrictions

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Massachusetts buyer challenges $3.85 million loan after demolishing his home

A Massachusetts coastal property became the centre of a legal dispute after its owner took out a $3.85 million mortgage on a house standing less than 14 feet from an eroding bluff above Cape Cod Bay. John Bonomi bought the Wellfleet property for $5.5 million in November 2021, but years…

The Times of India · Oct 23

$38,000 to $40,000 per fake marriage: Fraud for Green Card busted

A major fake marriage ring has been busted in Massachusetts that was operating for decades, performing as many as 18 to 20 sham marriages every year, charging between $38,000 and $40,000 per marriage. These marriages were part of a larger Green Card fraud as spouses of US citizens are eligible…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Massachusetts couple gives 20 rescued animals a home on their own land

Heidi and Bobby Medas have transformed their Massachusetts property into Smokey Chestnut Farm, a nonprofit sanctuary for 20 rescued animals, including horses saved from slaughter. Built using timber from their own land, the farm relies on more than 60 volunteers and community support. As it approaches its 15th anniversary in…

The Times of India · Oct 23

AI-discovered bugs may soon trigger fresh disruptions, cyber experts say

AI helped drive a doubling of the number of digital flaws discovered year-on-year, according to research due to be published in the coming days by VulnCheck, a Massachusetts-based threat intelligence firm.

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Dad Caught Red Handed Committing Alarming Crime Mid-Flight While Traveling With Wife And 4 Kids

A Massachusetts father has finally been convicted of a disturbing crime involving a teenager aboard an airplane, all while traveling with his wife and four children.

Bored Panda · Oct 23