The soft-shell clams from the mudflats around Boston Harbor need to be cleaned of contaminants before they can be eaten. But the only facility in Massachusetts that can do that needs costly repairs, in part because of climate change. Continue reading →
As Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary begins meeting with senators, he's unlikely to get much support from Democrats. Continue reading →
Legislation that would allow 18-year-olds to be tried and sentenced as juveniles instead of adults for certain crimes was left behind in the economic development package passed last month. Continue reading →
Israel struck Syrian weapons depots and air defenses overnight, a group monitoring the conflict said Sunday, in what appeared to be part of an effort Israel says is aimed at depriving “extremists” of military assets after rebels seized power in Syria. Continue reading →
Of the 621 criminal referrals for voter fraud, prosecutors have secured indictments against nine people for voting as noncitizens over the span of 10 years. Continue reading →
More than 120 House Democrats have signed a letter asking President Biden to urge the nation’s archivist to recognize the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment by publishing the amendment first proposed 101 years ago — a move they believe would finally enshrine sex equality into the Constitution. Continue reading →
After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. Continue reading →
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment and suspension from office has left South Korea, one of the United States’ most important allies, without a strong elected leader to tackle challenges like a belligerent North Korea and a deepening political polarization at home. Continue reading →
Irael said Sunday it will close its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorated over the war in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials said new Israeli airstrikes killed over 46 people including several children. Continue reading →
Demonstrations have rocked Bolivia for more than two months. A longstanding political rivalry has boiled over, with supporters of the president and his chief opponent clashing in the streets. Protests have blocked the movement of goods, exacerbating fuel shortages. Continue reading →
Perhaps the most common and harmful conservative tax fallacy is that most tax cuts entirely pay for themselves with the revenues from expanded economic activity. Continue reading →
The leading liberal tax fallacies understate the progressivity of the federal tax code and overstate the degree to which taxing the rich can close Washington’s budget deficits. Continue reading →
These times, after all, are decidedly uncertain. The vibe has already shifted. Some fear: Raw milk is in. Fluoride is out. Tariffs will be big in 2025, along with mass deportations, technocrats, and possibly polio. Continue reading →
Police received a report at 9:23 a.m. of a Black man “making suicidal statements by means of a firearm” while shirtless in the frigid air on Lunenberg Street, according to a Facebook post by Mayor Sam Squailia. Continue reading →
There was almost nothing good to be taken from this one. Coming off their bye week, the Patriots played their boring, short pass game, went 0 for 6 on third down, and only a couple garbage-time touchdowns made the score look respectable. Continue reading →
Under the terms of the settlement, the Everett Leader Herald’s owner, Matthew Philbin, and its publisher and editor, Joshua Resnek, will shut down the weekly newspaper within a week. Continue reading →
Environmental groups have praised the idea of turning the polluted land, formerly an ExxonMobil oil tank farm, into one of the largest battery energy storage systems in New England. Continue reading →
Self-gifters say that buying themselves a holiday present is an intentional act of self-care, different from simply picking up something you need while doing your holiday shopping. Continue reading →
Mrs. Hughes was a mentor to students, especially girls. “She was constantly encouraging them to stretch, to spread their wings,” said her friend Dr. Andrea Reid. Continue reading →
Mr. Fernandez was assigned to the mess hall on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, when he looked out a porthole and saw a Japanese warplane. Continue reading →
With photographer Richard Avedon, her longtime collaborator, Ms. Mellen created some of the most arresting images in contemporary fashion for Vogue magazine. Continue reading →
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