Massachusetts governor, lawyer, Democrat
New York is delaying green energy projects and extending Diablo Canyon's operation to 2045 amid rising costs and energy demand. The state is reconsidering its 2019 Climate Act goals, with officials citing economic and reliability concerns. These developments reflect ongoing challenges in balancing climate ambitions with practical energy needs.
Multiple events in Israel and the West Bank are drawing attention: a deadly shooting outside Umm al-Ghanem linked to a school brawl; a Border Police shooting in Beersheba is under investigation; and a settler attack indictment has been filed in Jerusalem, highlighting ongoing tensions and law-enforcement challenges.
A 46-year-old man has fired more than 50 rounds along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, near Harvard and MIT. He has been wounded and faces multiple gun-offense charges as investigators say there is no connection to the victims. Authorities are reinforcing safety measures and continuing to investigate motive.
A coalition of states and the federal government are clashing over anti-ICE measures and undercover enforcement rules. New York’s budget package tightens cooperation with federal immigration authorities, while other states and the DOJ have filed lawsuits or threatened legal action to defend or contest these policies.
An ICE agent, Christian Castro, has been arrested in Texas after Minnesota prosecutors charged him with four counts of second‑degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime related to the Jan. 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa‑Celis during Operation Metro Surge. The arrest follows earlier revelations that officers provided false information and the case is part of heightened scrutiny of federal agents’ conduct in Minnesota.
Scotland supporters have flooded Boston and Providence, transforming local scenes as they celebrate the World Cup. The Tartan Army has extended hours, boosted bars and restaurants, and donated to local causes, while a small England contingent experiences the banter. The narrative centers on hospitality, culture clash, and a surge of Scottish pride in the US.