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Upon Arrival: The mental health impacts of immigration
Immigration continues to be a divisive topic as we move into 2025. Over the past two years, many conversations in Massachusetts have centered around the strain on the state’s Emergency Assistance shelter system and the financial resources it takes to resettle migrant arrivals. But some advocates say we need to consider not just shelter, but the mental health needs that...
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‘Impractical Jokers' alum Joe Gatto gears for ‘Lets Get Into' tour
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known for his time on Impractical Jokers and The Misery Index. Using hidden cameras, “Jokers” featured him and his three close friends competing through a series of prank-based challenges. After 9 seasons on the show, Gatto is now on his own and touring with a new stand-up comedy show Let’s Get Into It This...
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Wasburn: Celtics need ‘focus, good health and good fortune' to create a dynasty
Gary Washburn, the national NBA writer and columnist for the Boston Globe, has covered the Boston Celtics for over 15 years. In this episode of Kwani Has Questions, he shares who inspired him to get into sports journalism, and dishes on his new book that documents the Celtics from the team’s conception to their 2024 championship win over the Dallas Mavericks….
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Massachusetts ballot questions: What you need to know
Massachusetts voters will weigh in on five ballot questions in November, with the topics ranging from government oversight to education requirements. NBC10 Boston’s Kwani Lunis sat down with NBC10 Boston Political Commentator Sue O’Connell to break down what a yes or no vote means for each question and the significance of each decision. Question 1: Should the office’s investigative powers...
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Stoughton's Olympic hero Frederick ‘Flips' Richard stops by NBC's Boston Media Center
Fredrick “Flips” Richard made his Olympic debut this summer, and came home to the Boston area from Paris with a new keepsake: the bronze medal that the U.S. men’s gymnastics team won. Richard popped into the NBCUniversal Boston Media Center, home to the Boston stations of NBC and Telemundo, and shared that his first few days back in Massachusetts...
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Upon Arrival: Community-based organizations provide essential support to migrant families in Mass.
Flanked on either side by her two children, Augustin Monita says she left her home of seven years in French Guiana because there was nothing for them there. She said the journey was hard, and much of it was on foot. “She spent a lot of time walking with her two children, to come over here. But, with the...
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Upon arrival: Migrants in Massachusetts
In August 2023, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey declared a state of emergency as a historic influx of migrants sought out help from the Commonwealth’s strained shelter system. Massachusetts is the only state in the country with a “right-to-shelter” law, which guarantees homeless families access to emergency shelter. In June, Healey sent state officials down to the southern border to emphasize...
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Worcester native Joyner Lucas reflects on fatherhood, shares inspiration behind upcoming Joynerfest
After wrapping up his “Not Now, I’m Busy” tour Joyner Lucas shares what he dislikes most about being on the road, what he’s learned from fatherhood and why he learned how to produce and direct his music videos. The Massachusetts rapper – who had an acting role in Bad Boys: Ride or Die – has had a busy year and…
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Mass. Pike crash leaves truck beside MBTA commuter train tracks in Allston
A car crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike sent a truck partially onto the adjacent MBTA Commuter Rail tracks in Boston Friday afternoon, during the afternoon rush. Video from the scene showed the box truck striding a fence separating the highway, Interstate 90, and the train tracks in the Allston neighborhood. Several other vehicles were stopped near the truck. Traffic was…
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‘Not Another Church Movie' producer, star just want you to laugh
Star Kevin Daniels crashes the interview as Boston-born James “Jimmy” Michael Cummings shares what he hopes the audience takes away from his new satirical film, “Not Another Church Movie”
