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Boston has long battled this stealthy foe, but by many accounts, the city’s rat problem is getting worse. With trash providing bountiful food, rats seem to be more visible, almost brazen, as they make their rounds. Continue reading →
Aucoin returns to Boston to conduct a new chamber version of his opera “Eurydice,” which had its New York premiere at the Met in 2021. Continue reading →
The recent move by a few elite universities, including Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized test requirements has reignited the long-running debate over the SAT and whether it is helpful or harmful to applicants. Continue reading →
The judge in the case was asked to schedule a change-of-plea hearing for Monday in the case. Jack Teixeira initially pleaded not guilty in federal court to leaking classified material. Continue reading →
Israeli forces opened fire Thursday as a crowd gathered near a convoy of aid trucks in Gaza City in a chaotic scene in which scores were killed and injured, according to Gaza officials and the Israeli military, which attributed most of the deaths to a stampede. Continue reading →
WATCH: Thursday's episode. Stories include: The big takeaways from ‘The Dynasty: New England Patriots’ documentary, and free events around Boston in March. Watch →
WATCH: Columnist and host Adrian Walker describes Bostonians' reactions & an emotional full-circle moment. Listen to episode 10 wherever you get your podcasts. Watch →
WATCH: As contributor and author Rachel Slade points out, boutique factories would boost innovation and create new jobs. But how realistic is the idea? Watch →
President Biden and likely Republican challenger Donald Trump arrived in Texas for dueling trips to the US-Mexico border in a sign of how central immigration has become to the 2024 election. Continue reading →
The ruling, by Judge David Ezra of the Western District of Texas, was a victory for the Biden administration, which had argued that the new state law violated federal statutes and the US Constitution. Continue reading →
Terrence Bradley, an Atlanta-area lawyer, had been billed as the star witness in the effort to disqualify Fani Willis, the district attorney leading the election interference case against former president Donald Trump in Georgia. But when Bradley took the stand this week — and twice earlier this month — he was a deeply reluctant witness. Continue reading →
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the West faced the prospect of nuclear conflict if it intervened more directly in the war in Ukraine, using an annual speech to the nation Thursday to escalate his threats against Europe and the United States. Continue reading →
The attorney general sued the town for violating a new state housing law, sending an important message to other communities that might be considering defiance. Continue reading →
The best outcome would be a full-scale criminal investigation and if Steward is found guilty of mismanagement, a settlement that includes financial restitution to put any ill-gotten money back into these hospitals, under new nonprofit ownership. Continue reading →
The talks are starting up as Boston Public Schools prepares to slash hundreds of positions and close dozens of classrooms in an effort to balance next year’s budget. Continue reading →
The deal, which still must be approved by state higher education officials, will bring together two nonprofit leaders in career-focused education, and give Longmeadow-based Bay Path a foothold in the competitive adult education market in Eastern Massachusetts. Continue reading →
Wu said it is too soon to add students from other schools and homeschooled students to the fledgling initiative before the city and the participating institutions have more data on how it affects their bottom lines. Continue reading →
The Bruins led by three goals after one period but were tied with the defending Stanley Cup champions when Lohrei scored on a power play in the third. Continue reading →
The guess here is that among potential opponents in each round, the Celtics wouldn’t mind a Hawks/Pacers/Cavaliers route to the Finals. Continue reading →
The investment is designed to make Massachusetts a climate-tech epicenter, much like how similar public investments launched about 15 years ago solidified this state’s leadership in life sciences. Continue reading →
There was a lot of talk this week that Wendy’s might start charging higher prices for burgers and fries during the busiest times of day. While the company backed away from the concept, the idea is far from dead. Continue reading →
The country’s 18th prime minister died peacefully and surrounded by family, his daughter Caroline Mulroney said in a social media post. Continue reading →
Bev’s serves breakfast and lunch in a solarium-like space on a small business strip in downtown Kennebunk. It’s spacious but cozy, the kind of place where you can sip tea or have a more robust meal. Continue reading →
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