Massachusetts Ranked the Healthiest State
By Elizabeth Perkin
America’s Health Rankings Report names Massachusetts healthiest state in America.
Lifestyle
Cyber Monday Expected Sales Skyrocket to $6 billion
Juliet Fusco
On Cyber Monday, retail companies, such as Amazon, anticipated large purchases from online shoppers.
Zara Workers Place Notes in Clothing Pleading for Pay
By Jack Billotti
Some shoppers at the retail giant Zara found notes from unpaid factory workers in the pockets of clothes.
Obesity in America has Reached a New High
By Cailyn Carr
American children and adults are more overweight than ever. The culprits? Processed foods and a lack of exercise.
Social Security Checks to be Raised by 2% , Largest Increase since 2011
By Anais Bundy
Social Security Checks will be increased by 2% in 2018.
HIV Exposure Law Changes From Felony to Misdemeanor
By Erin Graham
California legislators passed a law that will lessen sentencing for people with HIV who consciously expose others to their disease. Democrats and LGBT advocates herald the new bill as a positive step forward while Republican legislators find the law appalling.
Fashion Designer Mizrahi visits Boston
By Lexi Fean
American fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi visited the MFA during Boston Fashion Week to humor and inspire his audience.
Pregnant “Lemonade” Singer to Perform at 2017 Grammy Awards
By Shaynah Ferreira
After the pop superstar Beyoncé shocked the world with her twin pregnancy announcement, she heads into Grammy week preparing for a big performance hoping to claim her first album of the year
award.
Cole Swindell Rocks House of Blues Boston with Talent and Humility
By Priscilla Liguori
The singer and songwriter with six number-one hits sold out House of Blues Boston with his Down Home Tour.
Society of Arts and Crafts Moves to the Seaport District, Showcasing Local Art
By Priscilla Liguori
The nation’s oldest nonprofit craft organization has a new home in Boston’s Seaport District.