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Massachusetts Senate Democrats advancing ‘bell-to-bell’ cellphone ban in schools
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Massachusetts Senate Democrats were preparing to advance legislation Tuesday that requires all public schools to implement a “bell-to-bell” ban on student access to personal electronic devices like cell phones during the school day. Supporters of...
Massachusetts beach that had swimming ban due to ‘persistent’ shark sightings adding ‘several safety measures’
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
A North Shore beach that had a swimming ban last year due to “persistent” shark sightings has added “several safety measures” this summer. Ipswich’s Crane Beach, which was shut down to swimming for several weeks due to white shark sightings last...
Giant great white shark spotted near popular North Carolina beach and 'could get closer'
The Mirror US
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July 10, 2025
07:29 ET, 10 Jul 2025 The legendary shark attack thriller Jaws celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. And in a twist mirroring the movie, a popular summer hotspot is now dealing with not one, but two great white sharks patrolling its...
No way! All these celebrities live or once lived in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Donald Trump is likely the most famous person ever to live in Palm Beach County. And that was before he capped a remarkable political comeback and won a second term as President of the United States. To be at the top of the celebrity mountain in...
When Massachusetts battled the scourge of measles — and won
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. The US has officially recorded more measles cases this year than in any since Johnny Carson left “The Tonight Show.” Newly released CDC data shows nearly 1,300 confirmed cases of...
Man drags shark onto beach in front of stunned beachgoers before horror attack
The Mirror
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July 10, 2025
A 21-year-old man had caught the Sandbar shark while fishing but ended up needing to be evacuated by an air ambulance for treatment after being bitten A man who was trying to drag a shark back out to sea in front of stunned beachgoers was bitten...
Travel back to the 1870s and see Daytona's earliest days
Daytona Beach News Journal - Florida
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Daytona, Florida, was founded in 1876 by about two dozen local leaders. What became Daytona had been plantations and a logging camp in the early 1800s. Matthias Day, an Ohio resident, played a key role in the town's early development but lost his...
Travel Tuesday: Massive Dinosaur Park and Splash Pad
Fun 107 - Massachusetts
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July 8, 2025
Although Massachusetts has over 200 beaches, not everyone in the Commonwealth is a beach person. So where can you stay cool and still have fun? Lots of parents turn to splash pads on the SouthCoast. Though you can find one in just about...
Here’s a Sneak Peek at What You’ll Eat at the 2025 Best of Boston Soirée
Boston Magazine
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July 9, 2025
Join us at Roadrunner on July 16 to feast and celebrate. Best of Boston Soirée 2024. Planning our July issue, which features our annual Best of Boston awards, is a pretty delicious endeavor—we’ve got to figure out 100-plus honorees in the food and...
Travelers Can Leave Their Shoes On During Airport Screenings—What To Know About Reported TSA Change
Forbes
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Topline The Transportation Security Administration has reportedly begun allowing travelers at some airports in the country to complete their pre-flight security screening without removing their shoes, ending a nearly two-decade-long rule. TSA...
Massachusetts barred tenant-paid broker fees. It’s part of a wider war on ‘junk fees.’
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Three years ago, when Mark Martinez found what would become his apartment in Roxbury, the situation seemed ideal. Martinez knew the person vacating the apartment. He also knew his...
Regina, Si Cara, and seven more places to find Boston’s best pizza
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The competition for the best pizza in Greater Boston is ferocious, not merely between rival dynasties — The House Regina, The House Santarpio — but among the very different styles of pizza found around town. But from Neapolitan-style pies with...
How Expedition Unknown star Josh Gates found a treasure in the middle of Boston? Details explored
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
Episode 4 of Expedition Unknown season 15 aired on July 9, titled Shipwreck Triangle of Greece. It explored a shipwreck hotspot in Greece that has claimed 58 ships. That same day, the show also posted a YouTube video where host Josh Gates searched...
New London looking for new management for Ocean Beach on account of money issues
WFSB 3 - Connecticut
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July 9, 2025
NEW LONDON, CT. (WFSB) - Ocean Beach in New London isn’t bringing in the money city leaders had hoped for. A year from September, the city’s contract with Sodexo is up. That’s the company that has run the beach since the 1990s. The city is looking...
AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City -– AAA projects 79.9 million travelers nationwide will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day...
Best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area
HomeNewsHere.com - Massachusetts
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Best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority...
Charming Massachusetts Town is Among Best in New England for a Unique Getaway
WNAW - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
There are many amazing spots for any sort of trip you're taking in Massachusetts. And especially with the Summer months upon us, there's never really a bad spot in the Bay State for a quick getaway. But where would be a great spot in Massachusetts...
Picturesque Massachusetts Town is Among Most Hospitable Towns on East Coast
Live 95.9 - Massachusetts
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July 9, 2025
Massachusetts is such a popular destination for vacationers and tourists. So, it's only natural for us in the Bay State to also give off a vibe of friendliness and welcoming, no matter where we happen to be in the state. In fact, there's even one...
Pittsburgh travelers react as TSA ditches shoe removal at security
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
Traveler Katie Wethli knew before anyone at the airport had to tell her. Word got out through social media that she no longer had to remove her footwear when going through Transportation Security Administration screening on Wednesday at the...
Massachusetts man wins National Yo-Yo contest, will defend title at world championship
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 7, 2025
EASTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts native took home gold from the National Yo-Yo Contest in Las Vegas. North Easton’s Ryan Connolly won the 4A (Off-String) division at the national championship, where competitors use a yoyo that is not attached to...