Beth Ann Timmings
Freelance Journalist · Boston, MA
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Beth Ann Timmings is a Boston based freelance journalist covering government, business, public institutions, and economic developments throughout New England. Her freelance assignments have ranged from breaking developments to longer running stories requiring extensive document research. Timmings is particularly interested in the details that can become overlooked in fast moving news coverage. Her work emphasizes careful sourcing, accurate chronology, and providing readers with enough context to understand why a development matters.
Articles by Beth Ann Timmings
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Nine Aboard Learjet 60 Die in Florida Crash
A Learjet 60 crashed in a Florida residential area on Sunday, killing all nine people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board will lead the investigation into the flight from Texas to the Bahamas.
Pew Research Center Publishes Report on 2026 Midterm Voter Views
Pew Research Center published a report analyzing survey data on American voters' views of the 2026 midterm elections. The study included 5,062 U.S. adults, including 3,917 registered voters.
Tiffany Stratton, Penta Win Money In The Bank Ladder Matches
Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer and Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat Match to win the Women's World Championship. Roman Reigns defeated LA Knight to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at the event.
SEC Seeks Court Order to Return $103 Million to Investors
The SEC moved on October 6 for a final judgment against Stephen Kenneth Leech II to return $103 million to investors. Leech agreed to pay a $3 million penalty and accepted a permanent bar from serving as an officer or director.
Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at Age 86 in Branson
Lori Bakker announced that her husband, televangelist Jim Bakker, died at age 86. He founded the PTL Satellite Network and served four years in prison for fraud.
Jacob Miller Pleads Guilty to Nuclear Import, Child Porn Charges
Jacob D. Miller pleaded guilty in federal court to importing nuclear material and possessing child pornography.
Marblehead Senior Owen Coyne Dies From Brain Hemorrhage
Marblehead High School senior Owen Coyne died at age 17 from a sudden brain hemorrhage. His organs were donated to save five individuals while the community mourns.
Hurricane Center Tracks Disturbance as Season Sets Record
The National Hurricane Center monitors a disturbance with a 40% chance of formation while the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season sets a record. Eight tropical storms have formed, but no hurricanes have developed as of October 4.
Goessling Reunites With Biological Father Michael McDonald
Michael Goessling reunited with his biological father, singer Michael McDonald, in St. Louis on Sept. 4, 2025. The meeting occurred after McDonald's son used DNA testing to identify Goessling as a half-brother.
Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act With 77-22 Vote
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with a 77-22 vote on September 28, 2026. The bill sets an annual endorsement cap of $47.5 million and limits athletes to one transfer.
Texas Board Paroles Former Officer Amber Guyger
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles granted parole to former Dallas officer Amber Guyger on October 2, 2026. The Jean family attorney stated the decision diminishes the severity of the original ten-year sentence.
US Teens Face Late Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis in Study
A study finds 80% of US teens with colorectal cancer had late-stage disease. Researchers report 45.2% of the 84 patients died while incidence rates rise sharply. The median age of patients was 16.5 years old and about 37% experienced a recurrence.
Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro Skip Debate After Brazil Court Rulings
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro missed a TV Globo debate after rulings from Brazil’s Supreme Court and electoral court created legal uncertainty.
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Rules for Advisers
The SEC proposed new rules to establish a tailored framework for crypto asset custody. The plan allows self-custody if advisers conduct quarterly reviews confirming no qualified custodian is available.
Maine Trustees Remove Mitchell Name From Center and Scholarship
The University of Maine System Board voted 9-5 on Monday to remove George Mitchell's name from a center and scholarship. The change follows a task force review of his associations with Jeffrey Epstein found in federal documents.
SEC Charges Two Men With Defrauding Veterans of $8.7 Million
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges against Christopher Kenji Dinelli and Jacob David Frankel. The complaint alleges the pair raised $8.7 million from investors through Beyond Alpha Ventures LLC and Beyond Equity LLC, allegedly targeted veterans and individuals who provide medical services to veterans, told investors their money would be invested in a fund with an options trading strategy and pre-IPO securities, made material misrepresentations about performance and assets, diverted investor funds to brokerage accounts without their knowledge, and lost the vast majority of the diverted funds due to failed options trades.
UCC Study Links Coffee Types to Gut Bacteria, Cognition
University College Cork researchers published a study linking coffee intake to gut bacteria changes and distinct cognitive effects.
Malaysia Repatriates 1,476 Myanmar Nationals on Navy Ships
Malaysia sent 1,476 Myanmar nationals home on September 29, 2026, using Myanmar navy vessels. The government plans to remove 5,000 people total despite objections from rights groups. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warned that conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe for the return of refugees and expressed concern over forced repatriation efforts.
Sierra Nevada Recalls All Graziers Raw Milk Cheese
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company recalled all Graziers raw milk cheese on Sept. 25, 2026, following an E. coli outbreak. The outbreak has sickened 13 people across nine states, resulting in eight hospitalizations.
Maui Residents Show High Metal Levels After Fires
University of Hawaii researchers found elevated metal concentrations in 1,400 adults after the 2023 Maui wildfires. Antimony levels were nearly 40 times higher than national benchmarks in some participants.
Sanon Trial Starts Monday for Moïse Assassination Plot
Christian Emmanuel Sanon's federal trial begins September 28, 2026, in Miami on charges of conspiring to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.
Corie Walsh Pleads Not Guilty to Three Murder Counts
Corie Walsh entered a not guilty plea on September 8 to three counts of first-degree murder in Illinois. Her defense seeks hospital transfer, citing psychosis, while she remains jailed since September 4.
Judge Delays Comey Arraignment Until January 2027
U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan postponed James Comey's arraignment to January 2027 for case preparation. The former FBI director faces federal charges over an Instagram post depicting seashells.
Four Die in Quebec Helicopter Crash
Four people died in a private helicopter crash near Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, Quebec. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed investigators to the site.