White House leaning toward canceling some student loan debt
White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold.
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White House officials have been weighing -- and leaning toward -- the cancellation of up to $10,000 in student loan debt per borrower tied to an income threshold.
The UMass Amherst dining halls are serving up the best food in the country to college students, according to a new ranking.
With the new school year set to get underway, many early readers are already behind.
About 120 UMass Amherst students will be spending the fall semester living in a nearby motel due to an increased demand for on-campus living.
Back-to-school shoppers are changing their spending behaviors with costs on the rise.
Students who were exposed but are asymptomatic can remain in school.
The New England states are first and second in the country when it comes to children's overall well-being.
The agency is expected to de-emphasize regular screening testing for Covid-19 in schools.
Students in Gardner will have their summer break extended by at least one week due to supply chain issues.
Yet another report finds that Massachusetts has the best schools in the country.
"This agreement lays the foundation to achieve what we call 'inclusion done right.'"
The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday passed a bill that could help child care centers hire more workers.
The $20 million will go toward adding hundreds of seats for 3-and-4-year-olds in Boston's Universal Pre-K program.
Skipper said every Boston public school should be a place where students are thrilled to be there.
Dr. Brenda Cassellius said there were some things she could not accomplish during her tenure due to the COVID pandemic.
Medford may cut weekly trash pickup down to once every two weeks. Residents are furious.
Hundreds of gallons of home heating oil were mistakenly pumped into a basement on Linwood Street in Medford.
Businesses in Massachusetts are getting more creative to deal with the shortage of pennies.
The warnings are out for when traffic is expected to be the worst in Massachusetts this week.
Here's the schedule for tree lightings and other holiday events around Boston.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts for Veterans Day on Tuesday.
These restaurants are offering a free meal or other deals on Veterans Day 2025.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Following a ninth straight victory, the Patriots are currently in prime playoff position.
The Patriots suffered a big blow on Sunday when rookie left tackle Will Campbell was carted off with a knee injury.
Macklin Celebrini scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Sunday night.
Jaylen Brown scored 35 points as the Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 138-129 on Sunday night.
Tthe AFC-leading New England Patriots rallied from an early 10-point deficit and extended their winning streak to nine games.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.
A New Hampshire turkey farm is thanking customers for their generosity in the wake of a devastating fire just before Thanksgiving.
Visitors are paying their respects to a massive dead whale on Nantucket before its towed out to sea.
Two sphynx cats found their forever home after getting a lot of attention on social media.
Scientists and Nantucket officials are trying to figure out what to do about a huge whale that washed up on the island.
