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The New England College of Optometry celebrated 25 students who earned scholarships recognizing their leadership, compassion, and dedication to helping others see clearly. These awards honor both living legends and those who dedicated their lives to optometric care. #
The world's oldest annual marathon just got smarter. A crowd scientist helped Boston redesign its legendary race so 32,000 runners can move smoothly through narrow Colonial-era streets.
Ashley Paulson ran 100 miles on a treadmill in under 13 hours at the Boston Marathon Expo, shattering the previous women's record by nearly 90 minutes. The 44-year-old grandmother plans to run the Boston Marathon just two days later.
Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston just became the highest-paid player in WNBA history with a groundbreaking $6.3 million contract extension. The deal also marks the first time a new provision designed to reward exceptional young talent has been used in the league.
A Ghanaian travel company is helping local entrepreneurs transform the 2026 World Cup from just a sports event into a global business launchpad. The Made in Ghana Business Expo connects businesses with international markets during the tournament.
This summer kicks off a nationwide party for America's 250th anniversary with tall ships, state fairs, fireworks, and races spanning from Boston to New Orleans. The months-long celebration brings together all 50 states in what organizers are calling once-in-a-lifetime events honoring America's spirit.
Boston Dynamics' Spot robot can now read complex gauges and thermometers with 98% accuracy thanks to Google's newest AI model. The breakthrough helps robots work safely in factories without constant human supervision.
Boston College baseball claimed the Beanpot Championship with a 3-1 victory over Northeastern, sparked by Luke Gallo's clutch performance. The Eagles rallied from behind and weathered a 40-minute rain delay to bring the trophy back to Chestnut Hill.
Boston Dynamics just made its robot dog Spot significantly more intelligent by integrating Google's Gemini AI, helping factories run safer and more efficiently. The upgrade means robots can now understand complex industrial environments and prevent costly equipment failures before they happen.
After losing his dad to brain cancer and surviving testicular cancer himself, Adam Averback is running the Boston Marathon to raise awareness and honor his father's memory. He's been training through a blood infection and liver abscess that would have stopped most people.
Boston scientists discovered a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease years before brain scans show changes or symptoms appear. The breakthrough could help millions get earlier treatment and push back the clock on this devastating disease.
A new robotic system is finally automating one of the most dangerous jobs in logistics: loading and unloading heavy parcels from trucks. An Italian company just invested in the Boston startup behind the breakthrough, creating 25 new robotics jobs.
Ray Angelone, 57, is running his fourth Boston Marathon, but this time as a Stage 3 pancreatic cancer survivor. After successful treatment at Mass General Hospital, he's returning to the race to support the team that saved his life.
Gary Reynolds fell from a pickup truck in Boston and suffered severe head trauma, but months later he's home in Ireland celebrating life. His community raised €125,000 to help bring him back to health.
After student protests erupted over pride flags removed from office windows during spring break, Boston University's president issued a full apology and halted enforcement of the policy. The university reaffirmed its commitment to LGBTQ+ students and faculty in an unambiguous message of support.
Horror fans flooded Boston streets dressed as Michael Myers, setting a new Guinness World Record while celebrating an upcoming video game. The record-breaking gathering brought together 254 people in the killer's iconic blue coveralls and creepy masks.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
A 33-year-old harbor seal at Boston's New England Aquarium became an overnight internet sensation after cuddling his favorite rubber duck on camera. The heartwarming video captured Reggae kissing and hugging his yellow toy, melting hearts across social media.
Dr. Michael Holick is battling stage III prostate cancer and its brutal side effects, but that won't stop him from running the Boston Marathon at age 80. He's one of just 22 runners over 80 in this year's 30,000-person race.
Grace Taylor was 19 when doctors found aggressive thyroid cancer wrapped around her vocal cords and spreading to her skull. Three years later, she's running 26.2 miles to thank the team that saved her life.
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