Health The factory produced more than two dozen varieties of eyedrops that were subject to an FDA safety warning last month. AP By MATTHEW PERRONE, Associated Press updated on November 16, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — An Indian company that recently recalled eyedrops sold in the U.S. had a host of sanitation and manufacturing problems, including … [Read more…]
Neighborhoods “An Ode to Africa in the Americas” was unveiled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Roxbury Community College on Nov. 3. “An Ode to Africa in the Americas” mural at Roxbury Community College. Roxbury Community College For 49 of the 50 years Roxbury Community College has existed, the walkway between buildings three and four … [Read more…]
Local News A 67-day pilot program found that each no parking zone, including a bus stop, was obstructed by an average of seven cars each day. The parking department in Somerville has installed camera-mounted SafetySticks to catch people parking illegally in the bus lane and crosswalk at Elm and Chester streets in Davis Square. When … [Read more…]
Local News Immigrants who are in Boston legally but have not yet gained citizenship should be able to have a say in municipal elections, some councilors said. Boston City Hall. Keith Bedford/Boston Globe The Boston City Council is weighing a measure that would allow immigrants with “legal status” to vote in municipal elections, even if … [Read more…]
Local News Around 450 endoscopy patients were notified of a possible exposure to HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C, a Salem Hospital spokesperson said. Hundreds of patients who had endoscopy procedures at Salem Hospital were possibly exposed to HIV and other viruses, according to a hospital spokesperson. The hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, … [Read more…]
Health A loss of primary care options spells trouble for health care costs and already-crowded ERs, according to Massachusetts Medical Society’s Dr. Barbara Spivak. Mass. General Brigham confirmed in a statement that certain primary care practices at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are struggling with capacity. Lane Turner/Boston Globe Staff, … [Read more…]
Off Beat Proponents of a New Hampshire kangaroo farming bill say the animals offer a more sustainable option than traditional livestock. Proposed legislation in New Hampshire would allow Granite State residents to sell kangaroo meat and keep the Aussie icons as pets. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff, File The Granite State may soon bear some resemblance … [Read more…]
Local News A 16-year-old boy injured in last month’s mass shooting in Maine was released from Mass General Hospital on Wednesday, the family announced. A 16-year-old boy who was injured during last month’s mass shooting in Maine was released from Mass General Hospital Wednesday, the family announced. Gavin Robitaille was shot inside Just-In-Time Recreation bowling … [Read more…]
Politics The spike in demand is being driven in part by migrant families entering the state. About half of the current shelter caseload are new arrivals to the state, according to the Healey administration. Triage case specialist Cherlin Dubon, left, assists Nehemie Sagesse, second from left, her husband Josue Vertil, center, and their daughter in … [Read more…]
World News Attacks are occurring at a scale never seen in years of Israel-Hamas conflict, hitting residential areas, schools, hospitals, mosques and churches, even striking areas in southern Gaza where Israeli forces ordered civilians to flee. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip on Oct. … [Read more…]