Massachusetts

TL/DR - The IRS is launching a pilot program for a free, online tax filing system for some Americans, financed by part of the $80 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act. The Direct File system is expected to simplify the tax filing…

TL/DR - An 80-year-old man from Braintree, Massachusetts, died in a house fire, with no other individuals present at the time. Firefighters returned to the house after a second alarm was struck and found the man on the second floor, in a…

Header: Hurricane Lee Approaches New England, Coastal Residents Brace for Impact Hurricane Lee, a Category 2 storm, is steadily moving towards New England, prompting hurricane and tropical storm watches for coastal residents. The storm…

Massive Sinkhole Opens Up in Leominster During Flash Flood Emergency LEOMINSTER, Mass. - Public works and utility crews are closely monitoring a massive sinkhole that appeared during a flash flood emergency in central Massachusetts. The…

Massachusetts Teen's Death Prompts Concerns About Spicy Chip Challenge WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The death of a Massachusetts teenager after consuming an extremely spicy tortilla chip has raised alarm about the dangers of a popular social…

Massachusetts has the potential to secure up to $17 billion in federal infrastructure spending through three federal laws, according to a report by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF). However, in order to maximize the amount of…

Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Drug Research and Development The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act aims to alleviate the burden on patients and the government when it comes to expensive drugs. However, certain provisions within the…

Average Medicare Part D premiums are expected to decrease by 1.8% in 2024, falling to $55.50 per month, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This decrease is attributed to improvements in the Part D program…

Woman Reported Missing from Stoughton Rescued After Being Trapped in Mud at Massachusetts State Park A woman who had been reported missing from Stoughton, Massachusetts, was rescued after being found stuck in the mud at Borderland State…

Undocumented Immigrants in Massachusetts Eligible for Driver's Licenses Starting July 1 Starting July 1, undocumented immigrants living in Massachusetts will be able to apply for driver's licenses under the Work and Family Mobility Act.…