A record number of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities turn 22 years old this year and qualify for adult services with the Department of Developmental Services. Continue reading →
HomeBASE is a decade-old emergency housing assistance program run by the state’s housing office. But the system has been nearly impossible to navigate for many Massachusetts residents in need. Continue reading →
Louisa May Alcott's unpublished version of Jules Verne’s “Michael Strogoff” has been all but forgotten in the nearly 150 years since she composed it. But a few years ago, a Harvard doctoral candidate stumbled across the play at the Houghton Library. Continue reading →
"We know a lot about this particular coronavirus," said Francesca Beaudoin, chair of the department of epidemiology at Brown University. "That does not translate into an understanding of the long-term consequences of infection." Continue reading →
“Everyone should be carrying naloxone,” said Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. “It definitely shouldn’t be taken away from you.” Continue reading →
KINSHASA, Congo — The president of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, was declared the winner Sunday of the December presidential vote in an election marred by severe logistical problems, protests and calls for its annulment from several opposition candidates. Continue reading →
Russia pummeled the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with missiles and drones in the hours leading up to New Year’s Eve, in a brutal assault that contrasted sharply with the sense of normality that President Vladimir Putin of Russia tried to project in his New Year’s address. Continue reading →
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will launch three additional military spy satellites and produce more nuclear fissile materials. Continue reading →
Where do we find a common American dream again to rebuild a sense of national community to withstand attacks from people like Trump? Continue reading →
Thousands of revelers flooded City Hall Plaza and spilled into the surrounding streets Sunday for Boston’s iconic First Night New Year’s Eve celebration, filling the final chilly hours of 2023 with music and dancing. Continue reading →
Ambitious goals for school construction projects and road repairs, housing growth and climate protection are among the top concerns for mayors settling into the corner office for the first time. Continue reading →
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and finished plus-32 in 31 minutes for the Celtics, while Wembanyama had 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block. Continue reading →
“He’s one of the greatest guys ever and his confidence has just exploded," said the Spurs coach, who led White for his first 4½ seasons. Continue reading →
A “disparity study” commissioned by the City Council has found that just one-half of 1 percent of some $260 million in city contracts went to firms owned by people of color over a recent five-year period. Continue reading →
According to a peer-reviewed paper published last week, “Life2vec” can accurately assess whether a person is extroverted, whether they are likely to emigrate, and even approximately how long they will live. Continue reading →
If you want to stick to the promises you’re making to yourself in these dark winter weeks, here’s a suggestion: start with your wallet. Continue reading →
Cale Yarborough, considered one of NASCAR’s all-time greatest drivers and the first to win three consecutive Cup titles, died Sunday. He was 84. Continue reading →
Shecky Greene, a high-energy stand-up comedian who for many years was one of the biggest stars in Las Vegas, died Sunday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 97. Continue reading →
The bad feelings apparently stem from details West disclosed about a 2013 trek through Antarctica in which the actor and Harry were among the participants. Continue reading →
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