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4+ hour, 35+ min ago (294+ words) The University of Worcester has once again been named one of the UK's top 10 most sustainable universities. The latest People & Planet University League 2025/26 rankings place the university ninth out of 147 institutions across the country. Compiled each year by the student campaigning network People & Planet, the table assesses universities on their environmental and ethical performance across a broad range of criteria. Professor John-Paul Wilson, pro vice chancellor for research and chair of the university's sustainable development committee, said: "Retaining our place among the UK's top 10 sustainable universities reflects the depth of our commitment to tackling the climate crisis through education, research, and action. "This achievement is thanks to the dedication of our staff, students, and partners, and it strengthens our resolve to lead by example and innovate for a more sustainable future." Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability (Image: University of Worcester)…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago (133+ words) Lawrence opened its season with a 55-46 victory over Notre Dame in Lawrenceville, led by Marvin McNeill with a game-high 16 points. Lawrence jumped out to a 17-12 lead after the first quarter and extended its advantage to 27-23 at halftime. The teams played an even third quarter, with Lawrence taking a 38-30 lead into the final period. Lawrence outscored Notre Dame 17-16 in the fourth to secure the nine-point victory. Michael Carrick added 13 points for Lawrence. Notre Dame was paced by Will Foley, who scored 25 points on five 3-pointers. Colin Cunningham chipped in seven points. Generative AI was used to write an early draft of this article, using data from NJ.com sports. It was reviewed and edited by NJ.com staff....

8+ hour, 31+ min ago (38+ words) A car slammed into a Dollar Tree store in Worcester. The elderly woman who was driving suffered minor injuries. A car slammed into a Dollar Tree store in Worcester. The elderly woman who was driving suffered minor injuries....

10+ hour, 14+ min ago (15+ words) Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Update Next Weather: WBZ Update...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago (372+ words) Updated on: December 12, 2025 / 11:12 PM EST / CBS Boston A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495 and is now speaking publicly in hopes of generating new leads for investigators." Steven Burns was driving home from work on Nov. 4, coming through Marlboro, when he noticed a white truck tailgating him on the highway." Burns said he was going 75 miles-per-hour at the time, and the situation escalated after he refused to speed up. "He jumped from behind me and got parallel with me on the side of my vehicle and then tried to ram me off the road," Burns said." Burns said that he tried to maneuver away from the truck, but the driver continued to follow him. Moments later, Burns heard a gunshot. He called police and pulled over, where he discovered a bullet lodged…...

10+ hour, 29+ min ago (48+ words) A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495. The gunman has not been found. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports. Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on Massachusetts highway Driver shaken after alleged road rage shooting on Massachusetts highway...

12+ hour ago (539+ words) However, it also suggests that AI could support students in clarifying, exploring, and contextualising learning material Saturday December 13 2025, 10:31am Traditional learning techniques such as note-taking remain critical for students" reading comprehension and retention, a new study by Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Microsoft Research has found. The study also indicates that large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, could support students in clarifying, exploring, and contextualising learning material. Dr Jake Hofman, Senior Principal Researcher for Microsoft Research, says: "Rather than viewing traditional learning techniques, like note-taking, and newer generative-AI approaches as competing alternatives, we should view them as complementary." Although note-taking emerged as the more effective method for learning information, Cambridge Senior Researcher Dr Martina Kuvalja, who co-authored the study, explains: "Students found the AI chatbots more enjoyable and most said they would use the LLM method in…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago (659+ words) Dec 12, 2025 - 7:03pm Jeanice Swift is pictured on Monday, February 24, 2025. After gathering feedback from families and staff last fall, the Lawrence school district has been streamlining and reducing the number of positions within the district. Superintendent Jeanice Swift said on Monday that as a part of this work, eight positions in the administrator group were eliminated within the last 14 months. Efforts to reduce the number of administrative positions began after the district held several community conversation events last fall to gather feedback from families and staff. A report released at the end of January summarized what parents wanted the district to prioritize moving forward. One of the key themes from the public feedback was the desire to increase teacher and staff salaries while reducing administrative overhead, as the Journal-World reported. This week, Swift presented data to school board members in a memo…...

13+ hour, 43+ min ago (273+ words) Dr. Michael Hirsh, the medical director for Worcester's Division of Public Health since 2012, retired on Dec. 12, City Manager Eric Batista announced on Friday. As medical director, Hirsh was responsible for overseeing policy related to controlling local infections. His work involved making decisions about school closures, healthcare work regulations and distributing COVID-19 vaccines, according to a press release. "My proudest moment at WDPH was serving as a Public Information Officer during the pandemic, leading over 200 press conferences with the City Manager and Mayor and helping to train the Vaccine Corps of medical students who helped administer the COVID vaccine beginning in January 2021," Hirsh said in the press release. Hirsh grew up in New York City and was the son of Holocaust survivors, according to the press release. He graduated from Harvard University in 1979 and then continued his medical career with surgical…...

14+ hour ago (39+ words) Greater Lawrence Technical High School's Gustavo Varela, who is pursuing a plumbing career, broke the state rushing record for football. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports. Greater Lawrence's Gustavo Varela has career options on and off football field...