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Pan-Mass Challenge raises $75 million in 2024, topping $1 billion for cancer research since 1980
BOSTON (AP) — This year’s Pan-Mass Challenge raised $75 million for cancer research and treatment, putting the cross-state charity bicycle ride over the $1 billion mark since 1980. “This year’s PMC gift marks an incredible milestone in its 45-year history,” PMC founder and...
Colin Karhu makes a game-winning PAT in overtime and Liberty edges Massachusetts 35-34
AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — Quinton Cooley rushed for 147 yards and scored his third touchdown in overtime, Colin Karhu made a game-winning point-after attempt and Liberty edged Massachusetts 35-34 on Saturday. UMass had a chance to win it on the final drive of regulation that started...
More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
BOSTON (AP) — When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state's standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement on Election Day, they joined a trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests over the past two decades. The vote on the ballot...
Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
Election victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights. For America's LGBTQ-rights movement, it adds up to one of the most sustained setbacks in its history. For transgender Americans,...
2 striking teacher unions in Massachusetts face growing fines for refusing to return to classroom
BOSTON (AP) — Two of the three striking teacher unions in Massachusetts have been fined for refusing to return to the classroom. Judges on Tuesday imposed fines of $50,000 a day for the unions in Beverly and Gloucester that would rise by $10,000 a day as long as they remain on...
T2 Biosystems: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — T2 Biosystems Inc. (TTOO) on Thursday reported a loss of $10.1 million in its third quarter. The Lexington, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 57 cents per share. The diagnostics company posted revenue...
Harte-Hanks: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — Harte-Hanks Inc. (HHS) on Thursday reported net income of $142,000 in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Chelmsford, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 2 cents. Earnings, adjusted for restructuring costs,...
Akoya: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Akoya Biosciences Inc. (AKYA) on Thursday reported a loss of $10.5 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents. Losses, adjusted for...
Curis: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Mass. (AP) — Curis Inc. (CRIS) on Thursday reported a loss of $10.1 million in its third quarter. The Lexington, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of $1.70 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations....
Ocular Therapeutix: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Ocular Therapeutix Inc. (OCUL) on Thursday reported a loss of $36.5 million in its third quarter. The Bedford, Massachusetts-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 26 cents...
