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Boston, Massachusetts · BostonExperts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists to remain at large.See the Story
Boston police failed to arrest 'serial rapist' for years despite DNA evidence
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Pollution · BostonThe EPA has singled out two chemicals, PFOS and PFOA, as particularly harmful, stating in a press release Friday that "there is no level of exposure to these contaminants without risk of health impacts."See the Story
EPA will force polluters to pay for PFAS cleanup
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EPA · MassachusettsThe federal government has announced new regulations for PFAS. The so-called "forever chemicals" are used in products like food packaging, cookware and clothing but have leeched into water supplies. Massachusetts is one of 10 states with its own PFAS rules, but the new federal regulations are stricter. Here's how that will impact the commonwealth.See the Story
How the EPA's new PFAS rules differ from Mass.'s current 'forever chemical' regulations
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Joe Biden · United StatesThe Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced a new rule mandating the first-ever national standard for the presence of so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking water.See the Story
EPA announces 1st national standard limiting 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
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Abortion · ArizonaRep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), the most vulnerable Republican in the state, came out against the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling upholding one of the most strict abortion laws in the country on Tuesday.
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Vulnerable Arizona Republican criticizes ruling upholding 160-year-old abortion ban
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Netflix · China"3 Body Problem," a Netflix adaptation of the Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history?See the Story
China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution
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Trains · BostonIn a wide-ranging conversation Tuesday with the MBTA Advisory Board, Phil Eng reflected on his first year leading the T — covering the agency's hiring spree, its focus on eliminating slow trains that plague commutes, the renewed emphasis on safety, and responding to local officials with specific concerns about T service in their communities.See the Story
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng reflects on 'whirlwind' first year
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