AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOil & Inflation: A Federal Reserve Bank of Boston study says today’s oil-price shocks (including the Iran-war disruption) are adding far less to inflation than in the 1970s—and the employment hit has mostly faded. Public Safety: A 43-year-old Framingham man died after a kayaking incident in Southborough’s Crystal Pond; divers recovered his body hours after a kayak flipped. Health Policy: The House unanimously passed a major Massachusetts data privacy bill, giving consumers new rights and tightening rules on sharing sensitive information. Drugs & Courts: A Fall River man was sentenced to 23 years for running an online marketplace that trafficked fentanyl and firearms and was linked to a teen’s 2023 overdose death. Fire & Community: In Winthrop, a pregnant woman was rushed to MGH after a fire tore through her home; officials suspect an electric vehicle may have played a role. Food Safety: The FDA is investigating two unexplained foodborne outbreaks (Listeria and Cyclospora) while continuing to probe salmonella tied to recalled moringa capsules.
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