Cambridge, Massachusetts
Coverage of Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Nexus archive.
- I'm a therapist with a modeling side hustle. The extra cash is nice, but it also helps offset the emotional weight of my day job.
Mia Cosco balances a modeling side hustle with her full-time job as a children's behavioral therapist. She began modeling at 14 despite her father's initial discouragement, using it to build confidence and creativity. Modeling provides financial support and emotional relief for her therapy work.
- ‘Awesome.’ ‘Sad.’ ‘Let’s keep democracy going.’ Americans weigh in on state of a 250-year-old nation
Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States by focusing on unity and personal connections rather than partisan politics. Individuals like Joe Fuqua-Bejarano and Christina Zhou emphasize resilience and local efforts, while others, such as Mindy Dean and Neil Casey, reflect on enjoying American freedoms and historical sites. The article notes attempts by President Donald Trump to align the celebrations with his political agenda.
- Extreme heat grips Northeast, Midwest ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
Extreme heat in the Northeast and Midwest, with temperatures exceeding 100°F in Philadelphia and Boston, poses health risks ahead of Fourth of July celebrations. A heat dome traps heat and humidity, worsening conditions in urban areas. Incidents like a failed AC bus causing heat-related illnesses highlight dangers, while ice demand surges in Cambridge.
- Cancer drug startup Parabilis Medicines is raising a record $670 million in its IPO
Parabilis Medicines, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based biotech, is raising $670 million in its IPO by pricing 33.5 million shares at $20 each, surpassing Kailera Therapeutics' previous record of $625 million raised in April.
- Lila Sciences Said in Talks for Funds at $8.5 Billion Valuation
Lila Sciences is reportedly in talks to secure funding at an $8.5 billion valuation. The company operates a laboratory campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Harvard’s Endowment Chief Begins Plans to Depart from Fund
Harvard University's endowment chief is planning to depart, while President Donald Trump threatens to divert billions in grant dollars away from Harvard to trade schools across the US. This escalates Trump's clash with the elite institution. The move may impact Harvard's funding.
- Suspected roadway gunman with reported criminal history sparks outrage after drivers shot
A suspected gunman, Tyler Brown, with a reported criminal history, opened fire along a busy roadway in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sparking outrage and a heavy law enforcement response. Two males were struck by gunfire and taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries. Brown was shot multiple times and remains in custody.