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Governor Healey wants to get ahead on filling potholes, a building collapse kills a worker in Weymouth, and a company scores a rare drone license in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new strain of bird flu is discovered in California, a confirmation hearing for RFK Jr. stirs up a family feud, and it seems everyone's got a side hustle these days. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Wu says she'll respond in due time to a request for testimony about sanctuary cities. The White House defends the administration's decision to freeze federal loans and grants. Caroline Kennedy slams RFK Jr. before his confirmation hearing. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report from the state's auditor's office on non-disclosure agreements, a Revere mail man is in deep trouble, and Boston looks to lower the bar to build new housing. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Traffic near Logan Airport is forced to detour, the Mayor of Boston is asked to testify in Washington D.C., and state NDA's are a no go in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An earthquake rattles much of New England. U.S. public health officials are told to immediately stop working with the World Health Organization. The state unemployment rate inches up in December. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/afternoon-report-monday-january-27-2025--63939761 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New England feels a morning tremor from Maine, Josh Kraft throws his paperwork in for the Boston mayoral election, Tufts professors walk the picket line. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston City Hall is declared a landmark, professors at Tufts University go on strike starting today, and Massachusetts doesn't get extra time for taxes this year. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Democrats will attempt to formally denounce President Trump's mass pardons of the January 6th defendants, a fire at Pentucket Regional Middle-High School cancels classes on Monday and Tuesday, and Avian Flu concerns are mounting in Massachusetts. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Healey is working to ease the concerns of local immigrant communities, concerns about bird flu in Massachusetts continues to grow, the Year of the Snake celebrated at Boston City Hall. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Newbury students help to minimize damage in school fire, concerns about bird flu in Massachusetts continues to grow, and effort is underway to establish Vietnam War memorial in Dorchester. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Healey is describing a number of ICE arrests in and around Boston this week as "routine". A park south of town has been shut down over a potential bird flu outbreak. In a little neighborhood along the shoreline of Hull lives an artist with a dream. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Defense Secretary this morning. The FBI arrested a woman from Washington Stare after a border patrol agent in Vermont was fatally shot. Haverhill is mourning the loss of a former athletic director. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers is cleared of attacking woman after jury deliberations, Haverhill says goodbye to coaching legend, and MA environmental police search for person who injured red-tailed hawk. Ask Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump indicates he wants to get rid of FEMA. Congress votes this evening on Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense. A new face comes to a historic Cambridge venue. Ask Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen from Hanover gets a visit from Bill Belichick, the fight against a gas-fired power plant in Brockton gains steam, and pandas return to Washington D.C. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An executive order to ban birthright citizenship is one hold, speed cameras get a boost from the state, and the MBTA is full speed ahead on the Red Line. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal judge temporarily blocks President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Mister Trump lays out his tariff plans remotely  to economic leaders in Switzerland. Layoffs at CNN. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge rules Boston Medical Center was right to fire a nurse over vaccinations, Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers appears in court on assault charges, and how's the cold start for your car? Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trembling fingers waiting at the school bus stop, Boston Public Schools plans on downsizing, and the T is happy with "Tap to Pay." Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pentagon is expected to send as many as 1,500 active duty troops to the southern border. A deadly school shooting in Nashville. Governor Maura Healey releases her new budget plan. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors are ordered to investigate jurisdictions that hold up President Trump's immigration enforcement, Governor Healey is unveiling the new state budget, and Newton bans tobacco sales to the younger crowd. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Police warn Bostonians not to be tempted by the Charles River, Netflix prices are up, and Prince Harry reaches a settlement with British tabloids. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts and other states sue President Trump over his executive order to end birthright citizenship.  Secretary of State Marco Rubio is sworn in. Massachusetts' new US Attorney is Leah Foley. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts records more cases of bird flu, teachers aim to legalize their strikes, and looking through the executive orders from President Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.