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Research institute, affiliated with Harvard and MIT, lays off 75
Local News The main building of the Broad Institute, at 415 Main St. in Cambridge. Pat Greenhouse / The Boston Globe By Beth Treffeisen July 8, 2025 | 4:39 PM 1 minute to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send...

Honda still in R&D phase of reusable launch vehicle technology
TOKYO — Despite a successful test flight of a reusable launch vehicle prototype last month, Honda has yet to decide whether to pursue development of an operational vehicle. To continue reading this article: Register now and get 3 free articles...

FDA grants expanded labelling approval of Boston Scientific’s PFA system
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boston Scientific’s expanded instructions for use (IFU) labelling of the Farapulse pulsed field ablation (PFA) system. The approval marks a development in the treatment of drug-refractory,...

Boston Scientific bags USFDA nod for expanded labeling of FARAPULSE PFA System
Marlborough: Boston Scientific Corporation has announced that the company has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the instructions for use (IFU) labeling for the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA)...
Boston Scientific receives US FDA approval for expanded labelling of Farapulse PFA System
Boston Scientific Corporation, a global medical technology leader, has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to expand the instructions for use (IFU) labelling for the Farapulse Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System. The updated...

Massachusetts Representative Lori Trahan discusses Job Corps Centers and Texas flooding
Lori Trahan, a U.S. Congress member representing Massachusetts’ 3rd district since 2019, recently shared her thoughts on social media about various significant issues. Trahan, who succeeded Niki Tsongas and previously served in the Massachusetts...

The Future Of Analytics Education: How Northeastern University Is Bridging Data Science And Real-World Impact
The world runs on data—and organizations across every sector are searching for professionals who can transform raw information into actionable insights. With analytics job growth projected at 33% through 2030, the demand for skilled data...

Delaware North Deploys Amazon Just Walk Out Technology at London Stadium
Delaware North has launched a bar powered by Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. Installed outside Bar Tap on Level 0 of the multipurpose venue, the checkout-less technology reduce...

10 Pieces of Black Mirror Technology That I Would Actually Use
Black Mirror has presented a slew of creative, frightening, and intriguing scenarios for the future of technology across its seven series, interactive film, and holiday special. Most of these stories are presented as cautionary tales about how...

Mass. officials unpack the 'big, beautiful bill' — and what is means for Massachusetts
The top Republican in the Massachusetts House is still parsing the so-called "big, beautiful bill" that became law Friday to figure out where he lands. House Minority Leader Brad Jones is nearly certain of one thing, though: He and his colleagues...

Investment is Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s prescription for future: Hospital spending millions on emergency care, clinical education, recruitment and technology
NORTHAMPTON — With millions invested in technology and staff, the hospital’s footprint growing with a new emergency department, and new education and transportation options, Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s new leader says the regional hospital is on...

Boston Trading Co CEO Jennifer Robertson on demystifying crypto for the masses
In a digital finance landscape often fraught with complexity and scams, Boston Trading Co offers a refreshing alternative. With the tagline “Simplify the Complex,” the company was founded in 2016 to help everyday investors navigate the volatile...
Saltzman named Sterling Professor of Biomedical Engineering
W. Mark Saltzman, whose pioneering work in biomaterials and drug delivery have earned him a reputation as a visionary innovator in disease treatment and prevention, was recently appointed the Sterling Professor of Biomedical Engineering, effective...

Poftak to take helm at Research Bureau
Steve Poftak, a onetime CEO and general manager of the MBTA from January 2019 to January 2023, has been selected as the next CEO and president of the Boston Municipal Research Bureau, the independent, non-partisan group that is “focused on shaping...

Boston University is laying off 120 employees. Here's why
Boston University announced on July 7 that it would lay off 120 employees amid financial issues and federal funding cuts. After eliminating annual merit salary increases for faculty and staff in the spring, the university is taking further...

What 30 Minutes of Gardening Does to Your Body, According to Science
Key Points Gardening just 30 minutes a day can improve heart health, boost bone strength, and help prevent serious diseases. Spending time in green spaces or simply gazing at plants for 20 minutes or more can help lower stress, calm your mind, and...

Trial starts in Boston over Trump administration’s crackdown on campus activists
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration campaign of arresting and deporting faculty and students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations argued on July 7 that it was an orchestrated effort that has stifled free...

Massachusetts barred tenant-paid broker fees. It’s part of a wider war on ‘junk fees.’
Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Three years ago, when Mark Martinez found what would become his apartment in Roxbury, the situation seemed ideal. Martinez knew the person vacating the apartment. He also knew his...

Nearly 20 beaches closed in Massachusetts on Tuesday — here's where
Nearly 20 beaches across Massachusetts are closed on Tuesday as temperatures are expected to soar. There are 17 total closures, according to the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH). One of those is the main beach at Walden Pond State...

A Handy Guide to Best of Boston 2025’s Food Winners
News Here’s a look at the restaurant honorees—and some other food- and drink-related businesses—for this year’s awards. Devoted foodies and restaurant newbies love The Feed. Sign-up now for our twice weekly newsletter. Photograph by Nina Gallant....