John Bender
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Justice Department will deploy poll monitors in Boston and Lowell on Election Day
The U.S. Department of Justice will station poll monitors in Boston and Lowell on Election Day. Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill Galvin said the monitors will ensure polling stations provide the required language services and are accessible to people with disabilities.
Cambridge and state police respond to reports of gunfire near River Street Bridge
Cambridge and state police respond to reports of gunfire near River Street Bridge Officers shut down Memorial Drive in Cambridge Monday afternoon, as city and state police responded to reports of gunfire near the River Street Bridge.
988 lifeline led to fewer suicide deaths among young adults, Harvard researchers say
Fewer young people are dying by suicide, and Harvard researchers say the relatively new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline program is likely among the reasons why. The rate of suicide deaths dropped 11% below expected trends in the two-and-a-half years after the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in 2022, according to the study published Wednesday by Harvard Medical School researchers.
Tufts asks students to call campus police if they see ICE agents near university grounds
Tufts University is urging students to call the school's police department if they see federal immigration agents on or near campus. In an email to students Tuesday, Tufts' police chief said she was aware of reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity near the school's grounds.
Private equity and venture capital litigation on the rise: An interview with John Bender of K&L Gates
The Seattle office of K&L Gates has a long-standing history of representing clients in high-stakes fraud and insolvency litigation in the Pacific Northwest region. The firm recently welcomed partner John Bender who has spearheaded some of the most high-profile white-collar cases involving the local private equity and venture capital industries over the past two years.
Using ChatGPT as a homework tool? MIT researcher says think twice
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. With schools back in session, many teachers, students and their parents are grappling with how — and whether — to use artificial intelligence in the classroom. For most of us, AI tools are already part of our lives in all sorts of ways. They power search engines, operate on cell phones and pop up on many of the apps we use daily.
Journal of Prosthodontics | ACP Prosthetic Dentistry Journal | Wiley Online Library
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors of this study have no conflict of interest in this subject and have no financial ties to any product used. REFERENCES 1, . Conversion prosthesis: a transitional fixed implant-supported prosthesis for an edentulous arch–a technical note. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1996; 11(1): 106–111. 2, , , . Outcomes of immediate function implant prosthetic restorations with mechanical complications: a retrospective clinical study with 5 years of follow-up.
Smaller public radio stations across Massachusetts struggle with the loss of federal funds
Smaller public radio stations across Massachusetts struggle with the loss of federal funds Play03:27 Download Audio Embed on your website Close× Copy the code below to embed the WBUR audio player on your site <iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/news/2025/07/27/how-smaller-public-radio-stations-across-massachusetts-are-navigating-the-loss-of-federal-funds"></iframe> Copy embed code Stock photo of media equipment at a radio station.
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit rile up Rockford, IL
Home / Galleries / Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit rile up Rockford, IL 90 miles west of Chicago, a musician at the pinnacle of his craft ascended upon the resilient town of Rockford, IL. It was the introspective rock talents of Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, with a block party right outside of the historic Coronado Theatre marking the event. Located right on Main Street, friends, fans, and strangers gathered to take in local vendors and a band that served as an unofficial opener to the main attraction.
9 people dead from an assisted living facility fire in Massachusetts
Nine people are dead and at least 30 injured after a five-alarm fire broke out at an assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts. WBUR’s John Bender reports. This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
9 people dead from an assisted living facility fire in Massachusetts
John Bender Associate Producer John Bender is a newscast producer for WBUR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. When he's not on the newscast desk, he produces segments for Radio Boston.
The new store Local Noon has filled the retail vacuum left at 92 Washington St. After FATFACE closed its doors, Amy Connolly, who lives in town, saw the opportunity to open her dream beach store. She calls Local Noon a “vacation nostalgia”-inspired shop tailored toward all ages, that also features arcade games, beverages and frozen treats. Connolly, who has a background in marketing, said Marblehead was in need of not only a beach store but a place where people feel welcome to hang out.
Your ferry to Martha's Vineyard may be powered by vegetable oil this summer
The Steamship Authority will try a vegetable oil-based fuel, instead of diesel, to power a ferry to Martha's Vineyard this summer. Last week, the board of the Cape and Islands ferry operator approved a $62,000 fuel expense to try out the renewable fuel on one ferry between June 1 and Sept. 1. The "renewable diesel," which is not new, but has only recently become available on the East Coast, will be used on the M/V Island Home.
As graduation comes closer this spring, the seniors at Marblehead High School have begun their senior projects. The program is offered to graduating students with good academic standing at the high school. Seniors can pursue a wide variety of projects, like an internship, personal project or community service. With these loose guidelines, students use the opportunity to apply skills and achieve their personal goals in a wide variety of forms.
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo talks Halloween and the impact of tourism
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo talks Halloween and the impact of tourism It's Halloween season, and every year hundreds of thousands of people make their way to Salem, Massachusetts. The small, colonial city is home to about 44,000 people and has become a major fall tourist destination. While welcoming in an influx of annual autumnal visitors, Salem is also dealing with many of the issues municipalities face across the state, including affordable housing to the impacts of climate change.
Mass. oceanographer Benjamin Van Mooy on his MacArthur 'Genius Grant' win
Mass. oceanographer Benjamin Van Mooy on his MacArthur 'Genius Grant' win Benjamin Van Mooy is a senior scientist at Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute in Falmouth. He's spent years studying plankton and their remarkable impact on the world's oceans. This month, he was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for his work, also known as the "Genius Grant." He joins Radio Boston to discuss his win and his work. This segment airs on October 9, 2024. Audio will be available after the broadcast.
Celebrating emerging artists with WBUR's 2024 Makers
Darryl C. Murphy Host Darryl C. Murphy is the host of WBUR's daily news and culture podcast, "The Common." Amanda Beland Senior Producer Amanda Beland is a producer and director for Radio Boston. She also reports for the WBUR newsroom. John Bender Associate Producer John Bender is a newscast producer for WBUR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered. When he's not on the newscast desk, he produces segments for Radio Boston.
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