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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Person shot in Cambridge (newportdispatch.com) — Cambridge police are investigating a late-night shooting near Columbia Terrace after a victim was found and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officials say there's no broader danger to the community, but they're asking anyone with information to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips through the Cambridge Police website.
2. State Health Officials Announce 13th Human Case of West Nile Virus In Massachusetts (thequincysun.com) — State health officials say Cambridge is among the communities at high risk for West Nile virus right now, following the 13th human case in Massachusetts this year. Residents are urged to use EPA-registered repellents, avoid peak mosquito hours, eliminate standing water around homes, and check state arbovirus updates regularly to track local risk levels.
3. Men's Tennis Sends Two Doubles Pairs to Next Round of ITA Regionals (gobobcats.com) — Men's college tennis doubles teams are competing this weekend at Harvard University in Cambridge, where two Quinnipiac pairs advanced in the ITA New England Regionals. Matches continue Saturday morning, giving local fans a chance to see regional Division I talent on the courts close to home.
4. The Friday Brief for October 9, 2026: A Banner Week for Acquisitions (contractpharma.com) — AstraZeneca has opened a new strategic R&D center in Cambridge, adding to the city's growing life sciences footprint and tying into an industry conference planned here next April. The broader roundup highlights a flurry of pharma acquisitions and facility expansions worldwide, underscoring how Cambridge remains a key hub in this fast-moving sector.
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