Mandated reporting in Massachusetts disproportionately targets families of color, who, state data show, are more than twice as likely to have reports of suspected abuse and neglect filed against them than white ones. Continue reading →
The clumpy material is a critical ingredient in everything from buildings to highways, and extremely carbon-intensive to manufacture. Continue reading →
From about 2018 until at least August 2022, Cedric Lodge and his wife sold body parts stolen from the morgue, according to an indictment handed down Tuesday that said they were allegedly part of an illegal nationwide network to buy and sell organs. Continue reading →
Political campaigns often try to take advantage of the media spotlight to solicit campaign contributions. But Donald Trump has elevated the practice to an art form. Continue reading →
Columnist Scott Kirsner shares why many people are moving out of Massachusetts and gives some ideas on how the state can create some positive PR. Watch →
Top Democratic strategists, including current advisers to President Biden and former US senators, met last week with former Republicans who oppose Donald Trump at the offices of a downtown Washington, DC, think tank. Continue reading →
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors. Continue reading →
The Department of Justice began investigating complaints against the Madison County School District 20 months ago, ultimately finding that racism in the district was prevalent and that administrators failed to respond appropriately. Continue reading →
High-level talks Wednesday in Turkey aimed at bridging differences over Sweden’s application to join NATO ended with no progress being announced. Continue reading →
President Biden has taken every opportunity over the past 16 months to celebrate NATO’s unity on Ukraine. But on one key topic, Biden finds himself somewhat isolated within the alliance: when and how Ukraine would join. Continue reading →
Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa and shelled the eastern Donetsk region early Wednesday, killing at least six people and damaging dozens of homes, regional Ukrainian officials said. Continue reading →
Healey’s decision to issues pardons so early in her first term would mark a major break from her immediate predecessors, who often waited until the final year or months of their tenures — if at all — to act on clemency petitions. Continue reading →
The emergence of Juneteenth programming supported by public entities and nonprofits signals a wider recognition of the holiday’s significance to American history. Continue reading →
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced staffing and operational changes ahead of a new law that allows residents without legal immigration status to obtain a driver's license. The law goes into effect July 1. Continue reading →
The illusion of contention doesn’t fool anyone who’s paying attention. The bad baseball we’re seeing on a nightly basis is stupefying. Continue reading →
In the seventh, the Red Sox sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs. The rally included a two-run go-ahead triple by Rob Refsnyder. Continue reading →
Housing, microlending, and eco-friendly transportation are among the most ambitious ideas for the tech sector to usher in a new era of Massachusetts competitiveness, post-COVID. Continue reading →
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complying with the Mass. law would violate federal car safety legislation, because it could make it easier for cyber criminals to interfere with sensitive data or even take control of vehicles remotely. Continue reading →
An influential comic book artist, John Romita Sr. illustrated Spider-Man in the superhero’s early years and helped create some of Marvel’s most beloved characters, including Mary Jane Watson and Wolverine. Continue reading →
Described by the club as a “dream player,” Hollins was a hard-running, pugnacious midfielder who scored 64 goals and made 592 appearances for Chelsea across two spells with the London team. Continue reading →
Marine scientist Roger Payne saw the discovery of whale song as a chance to spur interest in saving the giant animals, who were disappearing from the planet. Continue reading →
R&B sirens En Vogue will headline the 2023 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, appearing alongside the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart at the orchestra’s Independence Day celebration. Continue reading →
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