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Ed Markey visits Springfield to address cost of living
14+ hour, 23+ min ago (46+ words) U.S. Sen. Ed Markey campaigned in Springfield yesterday, meeting with voters and local leaders as the Sept. 1 Massachusetts Democratic primary election approaches. U.S. Sen. Ed Markey campaigned in Springfield yesterday, meeting with voters and local leaders as the Sept. 1 Massachusetts Democratic primary…...
Springfield Haitians in ICE custody following immigration enforcement
10+ hour, 37+ min ago (576+ words) A Haitian flag is displayed on a home on Friday, August 14, 2026, near the residence of man who arrested in Springfield and taken into IcE custody at the Butler County Jail. Several Haitians from Springfield are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement…...
Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (604+ words) Jason Arday, who was 37 when he became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023, resigned after he came under intense media pressure, with weeks of allegations about plagiarism in his academic work and questions surrounding claims about his athletic and fundraising accomplishments....
Springfield diner will celebrate 20th birthday with $20 specials
17+ hour, 12+ min ago (898+ words) The air chimed with "thank yous" from customers new and old as they finished their free burgers, breakfast foods and beverages at Addi's Diner Aug. 13. The Springfield staple was celebrating its 20th "Addiversary," as the staff likes to call it, surprising…...
Jason Arday found dead just days after quitting Cambridge amid plagiarism row
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (586+ words) LONDON, Aug 15 — Black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead Friday, the prestigious British institution confirmed. Arday, 41, was found unresponsive Friday afternoon at…...
Why the True Value distribution center in Springfield is closing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (472+ words) True Value Hardware’s Springfield regional distribution center is closing, resulting in 62 layoffs and permanent closure of the facility, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification uploaded Aug. 5. According to the WARN notice, workers at the distribution center, at 2150 Olympic…...
Jason Arday Plagiarism Scandal Explained: What Was Ex-Cambridge Professor, Found Dead At 41, Accused Of?
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (430+ words) Jason Arday, who became the University of Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023, died at the age of 41, his family confirmed Friday. His death came shortly after he resigned from Cambridge amid a controversy involving allegations of plagiarism and questions over…...
Springfield prepares for 2026 Hall of Fame induction
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (40+ words) Downtown Springfield is preparing to host the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall this weekend. Downtown Springfield is preparing to host the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall this weekend....
Work to Begin on Somerville Bitcoin Mining Facility | Aug. 14, 2026 | News 19 at 6 p.m.
15+ hour, 6+ min ago (47+ words) A plan to build a bitcoin mining facility in Somerville is moving forward despite opposition. By Enas Alashray, Menna AlaaElDin and Humeyra Pamuk CAIRO/GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iran... A plan to build a bitcoin mining facility in…...
Cambridge University's Youngest Black Professor Found Dead: 'Unexpected, but Not Believed to Be Suspicious"
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (449+ words) Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who resigned last week amid allegations of academic misconduct, has died aged 41. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to a property in south London by the London Ambulance Service shortly after…...