The transit agency has estimated that it loses close to $30 million each year to fare evasion. A new team is its answer to recouping that lost revenue. Continue reading →
The state’s labor relations board in a precedent setting decision last week determined school committees are no longer obligated to engage in contract negotiations with striking teachers. Continue reading →
Donald Trump received more support from women than ever before, despite allegations of sexual misconduct and a jury verdict that found him liable for sexual abuse. Many women are demoralized. Continue reading →
A judge dismissed the federal election-obstruction charges against President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, ending a historic investigation that never went to trial but led to enduring changes in the legal landscape over a president’s immunity from prosecution. Continue reading →
Just as sure as the turkey will taste dry, airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the United States. Continue reading →
California will step in and provide rebates to eligible residents who buy electric vehicles if President-elect Donald Trump ends the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom said Monday. Continue reading →
The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump's nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its "advice and consent" powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president's Cabinet. Yet it may be only a brief reprieve from the intense struggles to come as Senate Republicans try to preserve their constitutional role. Continue reading →
As Ukraine prepares for the looming uncertainty of a new US president, officials and business executives here are coming up with ways to sell Donald Trump on the idea that a strong Ukraine is useful to his political goals, and expressing cautious optimism that he may act faster and more decisively than President Biden. Continue reading →
Israel’s military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Continue reading →
Starmer and Trump could hardly be more different. Whereas Trump has moved America to the right, Starmer is a self-proclaimed socialist and beacon for a more assertive center-left, having bested the Conservative Party in a landslide election in July. Continue reading →
Some of Donald Trump’s nominees are real doozies. The Senate must publicly vet them via thorough background checks, committee hearings, and floor votes. Continue reading →
The Senate president intends to bring the legislation, backed by Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston, to the chamber's floor on Monday, December 2. Continue reading →
About 3.5 million Massachusetts voters participated in this year’s election, Galvin said. In 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, voters cast the highest number of ballots in Massachusetts history with more than 3.6 million people participating — about 150,000 more votes than this year. Continue reading →
Ribbet continues to spend his days at North Brookfield Community Veterinary Hospital as he awaits adoption, lifting the spirits of hospital staff. Continue reading →
Angle is raising a first round of funding for Familiar Machines & Magic, a Boston-area company that will develop a new kind of home robot focused on health and wellness. Continue reading →
Plus: Tips on using an AirTag to track down lost luggage, good news for retiring public employees who have been denied Social Security benefits, and more thoughts on price match guarantees. Continue reading →
The governor and the legislature will need to make some hard — and certainly unpopular — decisions if the US government requires repayment of $2.5 billion in misallocated money. Continue reading →
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