The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply ...

The new blue Massachusetts license plates​ have been a huge hit. Now the state is holding a lottery for drivers who want to get one with a low number.

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The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced a low-number lottery for the state’s new 250th anniversary plate.

April 17 for 1,000 MA250 low-number plates, including No. 1776; winners announced May 7, swap deadline Aug. 28.

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A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem. Using a 56-qubit quantum computer, researchers have for the first ...

It’s time to apply for New York City middle and high school admissions, and there are several factors that help match students into a school program. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) ...