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Victor Ambros, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, has gained international recognition once again as he’s been named one of TIME100’s most influential people in health of 2025. 

Attorney General Andrea Campbell and a few of her peers sued CVS on Wednesday, alleging the pharmacy giant for years failed to provide Medicaid members with access to the same discount as cash-paying customers.

The special projects division of Worcester Business Journal has launched its first-ever wedding guide, a website and magazine designed to equip couples with the inspiration and resources needed to plan their Central Massachusetts weddings.

Gonzalez and other education, immigrant and disability advocates are flagging urgent concerns about federal threats to education rights for immigrant and disabled students. 

Two Central Massachusetts small businesses have turned to alternative, community-based fundraising methods to support their expansion efforts.

"One last thing I'll leave you with: The state of Arkansas, in March, just passed a comprehensive [cognitive rehabilitation therapy] bill. And if Arkansas can do it, I'm absolutely positive Massachusetts will be doing it soon," the Holden Republican said, drawing chuckles from the committee and attendees.

The 12 international students at Clark University and four at Worcester Polytechnic Institute whose legal statuses and visas were previously revoked are now able to continue their studies at the Worcester universities.

Central Massachusetts colleges and universities are now in the process of navigating international students fears and bracing themselves for how those students’ absences could impact their economic standing.

Presidents of five Worcester colleges and universities are pushing back against the non-binding ballot initiative asking voters if college endowments should be subject to a 0.5% tax. 

The franchise operators of nearly 80 Dunkin' locations, including in four communities in Central Massachusetts have been cited by the Massachusetts Attorney General for allegedly violating child labor laws.