FRAMINGHAM — “Canceled.” That’s the dreaded word Jean McMurray, executive director of the Worcester County Food Bank in Shrewsbury, saw next to her most recent online order she had made. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Northeast Regional Office confirmed to the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) that Massachusetts’ $3.4
Artists push Native art to evolve using new techniques and materials Artists discuss how Native art evolved and why many don’t have the same regard and access to mainstream galleries and museums as non-Indigenous peers. While art can appreciate in value, it’s difficult to determine trends and pricing information is limited. Experts suggest focusing on
Brevard groups dedicated to ensuring the county’s most vulnerable residents have food are witnessing a surge in need — just as they are starting to feel the harsh effects of federal government budget cuts. Twenty-eight tractor trailer trucks traveling with food to local Florida communities have been halted, without notice. “The hits keep coming. This
Cryptocurrency scams cost Americans more than $5.6B last year: FBI The FBI announced on Monday, Sept. 9, that Americans lost more than $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023. Straight Arrow News An Athens man lost over $70,000 in an alleged cryptocurrency scam orchestrated through a relationship formed on Instagram. The victim was initially led
Who will actually pay for Trump’s tariffs? While trade is a hot topic among the Trump Administration, who actually pays for the new tariffs? Fox – Fox 9 U.S. stock futures point to a lower opening as investors await more news on President Donald Trump‘s tariff plan and economic news. Stocks rallied on Monday after
See legislators rally for ‘just cause’ evictions bill at the statehouse Legislators and tenants describe why just cause eviction protections are needed in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is facing criticism for his plan to give raises to members of his Cabinet. Critics, including House Speaker Shekarchi and Senate Republicans, argue that the
Scams often evolve over time and may include scammers pretending to be law enforcement or using crypto ‘ATMs.’ Smishing texts: what are they, what you can do Smishing texts are a scam intended to trick the receiver into sharing personal information, like bank details. Problem Solved The Manitowoc Police Department has reported a significant increase
“Louisiana wins again,” was the headline as Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development trumpeted the official announcement of the $5.8 billion Hyundai steel plant planned for the Donaldsonville area of Ascension Parish. President Donald Trump hosted Landry and several elected officials in the Roosevelt Room of the White House to deliver the monumental news
“Louisiana wins again,” was the headline as Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development trumpeted the official announcement of the $5.8 billion Hyundai steel plant planned for the Donaldsonville area of Ascension Parish. President Donald Trump hosted Landry and several elected officials in the Roosevelt Room of the White House to deliver the monumental news
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was in Rockford on Friday to celebrate the $32 million expansion of the Rockford Mass Transit District downtown bus station and garage. The 18-month project that broke ground in November is being paid for from the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, a $45 billion capital improvement program. The program is also paying