MA Ranked No. 2 For Innovation In US, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation.
The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Twin Brothers Charged In Drug-Induced Death Of Livingston Man, Prosecutor Says
Twin brothers from Passaic County have been charged in the fatal overdose death of a 27-year-old man earlier this year, authorities said.
Livingston police were called to a home on May 31, where officers found Justin Wang, 27, dead with an empty envelope of heroin by his body, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Livingston Police Chief Gary Marshuetz said.
A joint investigation determined that Wang met with Erick Peguero, 36, of Paterson, on May 30 to purchase oxycodone, officials said. Investigators also learned that Wang met with Esteven Peguero, of Clifton, that sam…
Here's How To Put An End To Passwords
Tired of forgetting your passwords? You’re not alone, and the solution might finally be in sight.
For years, juggling online passwords has felt like a never-ending struggle, but the push for a password-free world is gaining serious momentum.
Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple are accelerating efforts to make passkeys, the next-generation way to sign in, mainstream.
The FIDO Alliance, an industry group dedicated to reducing reliance on passwords, has spent more than 10 years championing this shift.
Passkeys work by letting you sign in with built-in device security, s…
30+ Fire, Burn Reports Spark Massive Portable Charger Recall
Nearly half a million portable chargers are being recalled after dozens of fire reports, federal regulators said.
Anker Innovations is recalling about 481,000 power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Sept. 18. The lithium-ion batteries inside the devices can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
According to the CPSC, Anker has received 33 reports of fire and explosion incidents. Four people suffered minor burns, and one incident caused "significant property damage."
The recall applies to Anker power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257…
MA Named Best State For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why
Many Northeast states are among the most innovative in the US, according to a new study.
SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Research and Development on Tuesday, Sept. 16. All 50 states were ranked across 17 metrics, including researchers per capita, research and development (R&D) spending, patents, research facilities, and STEM education.
R&D funding in the US more than doubled over the past 15 years, climbing from $407 billion in 2010 to almost $940 billion in 2023, according to data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. That inv…
Major New Apple Update Launches: What To Know About iOS 26
Apple has launched iOS 26, a sweeping update headlined by a new “Liquid Glass” interface, Apple Intelligence features, and smarter battery management.
At the same time, it's rolling out iOS 18.7 for users who want critical security fixes without the full redesign.
The public release began Monday, Sept. 15, following the software’s debut at Apple’s 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference. iOS 26 supports iPhone 11 and newer models, excluding the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr.
Alongside it, Apple released iOS 18.7—a smaller, stability-first update compatible with all devices that currently run iOS …
iPhone 17 Launches With New Air Model; Major Apple Watch, AirPods News Announced
Apple’s latest iPhone just got a lot lighter, and so did your choices.
The company’s September event delivered a wave of new devices, including its thinnest iPhone ever, a next-generation Apple Watch, and a major AirPods upgrade.
Apple’s annual September event, held Tuesday, Sept. 9, brought a flurry of new products and features, headlined by the debut of the iPhone 17 lineup and the all-new iPhone Air.
Thinnest iPhone Ever Highlights 17 Series
CEO Tim Cook called the upgrades the most significant in the company’s history, with the iPhone Air standing out as the thinnest iPhon…
Garfield Man Tried To Cash Phony Checks At TD Bank: Fairfield PD
Four North Jersey men have been arrested and charged following two separate fraud cases at a TD Bank in Fairfield, authorities announced, Thursday, July 24.
On Monday, July 21 at 5 p.m. officers responded to the bank at 436 Hollywood Ave. after an employee recognized Jaydin Colon, a 20-year-old Garfield resident, who had previously cashed a fraudulent check in the past at the branch, Fairfield police said.
Colon was trying to cash a $1,616.04 fraudulent arrest and he was placed under arrest, police said.
While officers were apprehending Colon, they saw a vehicle parked illegally in a nearb…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home.
It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12.
For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.
Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries.
When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
