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Massachusetts is experiencing a massive surge in flu cases across the state. Health experts say low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain are making it an early, intense flu season. Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Have you or your family been rocked by the flu recently? Dr. Shira Doron, Chief Infection Control Officer for Tufts Medicine and Hospital Epidemiologist at ...

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You might be wondering what exactly is algorithmic pricing? In short, when companies use your personal data collected online through various social media outlets, apps, etc. and use that data to personalize your pricing on goods and services. In other words, two people could be charged different prices for the same item based off what an algorithm determines the highest price you’re will...

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Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the...

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Over the weekend, the U.S. military raided Venezuela’s capital Caracas, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro is facing federal drug trafficking charges. While the legalities of the incursion are unclear, the Trump Administration promoted the action as a step toward reducing the flow of dangerous drugs into the U.S. After the operation, President Trump said the...

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Although it may be hard to imagine living anywhere else other than the U.S. if you were born and raised here, it’s always interesting to learn about other cultures and how their way of living compares to ours. Bradley spoke with Chad Eric Bergman, Director of the Center for Scandinavian Studies at North Park University-Chicago, about life in Sweden and how they rank f...

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For the most part, we all try to be polite in our everyday doings, but sometimes we can unknowingly fall short. What are some of the common mistakes made during small talk? How are people mismanaging table manners during formal meals? Bradley discussed all things etiquette-related with Nikki Sawhney, Certified Children’s and Corporate Etiquette Consultant and Director...

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From towers being built over live train tracks to racetracks being turned into entirely new neighborhoods, Boston is always changing and progressing to serve the needs of its community. Learn about the city’s construction wave that will completely reshape The Hub’s daily doings this year with Joe Turco, Boston Real Estate Agent and host of the “Living in Boston ...

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It’s a new year! Time to get busy with those resolutions, which may include weight loss, quitting smoking, quitting drinking, etc. Bradley tried hypnotherapy, and it worked for him. Will it work for you? Hypnotherapist Glenn Rottmann joined the program to help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions and goals!

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Real-world skills could become a high school graduation requirement in Massachusetts. Instead of taking the old MCAS test, end-of-course exams, a portfolio/capstone project, and financial literacy may become the new norm. One teacher in Maynard, MA is paving the way for future classrooms to teach real-world skills! Jean LaBelle-Pierce, Senior Project Coordinator and School to C...

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Congestion pricing in Boston is actively being discussed amongst city leaders and officials, but what would it mean for commuters and the already-strained public transit system? Bradley discussed the idea of peak/off-peak pricing in Boston with Chris Dempsey, former Assistant Secretary of Transportation and partner with the urban planning firm Speck/Dempsey.

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This year saw a significant expansion of transportation with the addition of commuter rail service to Fall River, Taunton, and New Bedford. For the first time in decades, you can grab a train from South Station and land in East Taunton and beyond. Bradley chatted with Brian Kane, the Executive Director of the MBTA Advisory Board, about this new line and more!

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The American Revolution was an eight-year battle, fought primarily in Lexington, Concord, and Boston. However, many outlying towns in Massachusetts played a vital role during the early conflict. Framingham, Springfield, Marshfield, and Great Barrington provided manpower and resources which ultimately led to victory. Learn more as Bradley talked with Bob Allison, Professor of H...