Category: Massachusetts

This Marine Died in the Iraq War. His Mother Asks, ‘What Was It For?’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Travis Fuller was from my hometown. I went back and talked with his family about how they made sense of his death, 25 years after Sept. 11.
Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
A General Store Almost as Old as America

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ben Shattuck, the proprietor of Davoll’s in coastal Massachusetts, yearns for a retail world before chain stores and online shopping.
Can Senator Ed Markey’s Progressive Politics Help Him Overcome the Age Issue?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Ed Markey is hoping that his progressive politics will save him in Massachusetts.
Ride-Share Drivers in Massachusetts Formally Unionize

The New York Times – Business:
The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.
Barney Frank, Gay Pioneer and Liberal Stalwart in Congress, Dies at 86

The New York Times – Business:
Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.
American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.

The New York Times – Business:
A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.
America’s Furniture Stores Struggle to Survive a Frozen Housing Market

The New York Times – Business:
Retailers are going bankrupt and liquidating as record-low housing turnover leaves fewer customers looking to furnish homes.
Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump

New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.
At Least $110,000 Worth of Pokémon Cards Stolen From New York Store

The robbery at the Poké Court on Wednesday was the latest in a string of thefts of high-value Pokémon trading cards.
Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees

The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy, With Chinese Supplier Taking Control

Founded in 1990 by three M.I.T. researchers, iRobot introduced its vacuum in 2002. Its restructuring will turn the company over to its largest creditor.