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Friday, May 15, 2026 · Pittsfield
New Bedford High students record at Foo Fighters' LA studio with Musack support
New Bedford High's rock band recorded an original song and filmed a music video at Studio 606, the Foo Fighters' Los Angeles studio, with funding from Musack nonprofit.
Massachusetts Bans PFAS From Firefighters' Gear by 2027
Massachusetts bars manufacturers from selling firefighting gear containing PFAS chemicals starting in 2027, joining Connecticut as the only states with such protections for firefighters exposed to cancer-causing compounds.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Boston Orange Line shutdown: MBTA pauses service for track and safety work
Riders on Boston’s Orange Line are facing an extended service suspension as the MBTA replaces trains with shuttle buses to make track repairs and complete safety work. The shutdown is part of a broader effort to fix slow zones and modernize the aging subway line that carries thousands of commuters through the city each day.
Friday, May 15, 2026
U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran
The United States has increased its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. This action follows statements regarding maritime security in the region. The U.S. aims to monitor vessel activity.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi stated Iran intends to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical concerns regarding maritime traffic in the region. The Strait of Hormuz represents a vital shipping route for global oil supplies.
Friday, May 15, 2026