Without state intervention, construction on a 55 megawatt “peaker” — a power plant designed to operate during peak demand for electricity — could start in the next few weeks. It would cost $85 million, spew carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, and perpetuate the reliance on fossil fuels. Continue reading →
The Water and Sewer Commission is pushing a proposal to turn the downtown waterway into an enormous catchment basin that would drain one-tenth of the city during big storms. Continue reading →
The number of COVID-19 cases reported across New England has taken a sudden turn upward in recent weeks as the coronavirus has returned with a vengeance to the region after devastating the South this summer. Continue reading →
The case of three white men charged with murder in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery went to the jury Tuesday after a trial in which prosecutors argued that the defendants provoked the fatal confrontation and defense attorneys insisted their clients acted in self-defense. Continue reading →
The verdict — the first from a jury in an opioids case — was encouraging to plaintiffs in thousands of lawsuits nationwide who are relying on the same legal strategy employed in this case. Continue reading →
Darrell Brooks Jr. was charged with five counts of intentional homicide in the crash Sunday in Waukesha, a Milwaukee suburb. Conviction on first-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence, Wisconsin's stiffest penalty. Continue reading →
A bus carrying tourists back to North Macedonia crashed and caught fire in western Bulgaria early Tuesday, killing at least 45 people, including a dozen children, authorities said. DNA tests were being carried out to identify the victims. Continue reading →
A United States envoy said Tuesday he sees “nascent progress” in talks with Ethiopia’s warring sides toward a cease-fire, but he fears it will be outpaced by “alarming” military developments in the yearlong war in Africa’s second-most populous country. Continue reading →
As the pandemic heads into a third year, a global battle for the young and able has begun. With fast-track visas and promises of permanent residency, many of the wealthy nations that drive the global economy are sending a message to skilled immigrants all over the world: Help wanted. Now. Continue reading →
Tom Keane's takedown of the traditional Thanksgiving menu had a few readers rising to the turkey's defense, while Devra First and Christopher Muther's point-counterpoint proved to be an eye-opener. Continue reading →
The new indictments, made public Tuesday, mark the second time that Matthew Scavitto has been accused of sexually assaulting a camper while working at Camp Tecumseh in Moultonborough, N.H. Continue reading →
The wide range of speakers who testified before Beacon Hill lawmakers Tuesday were united in their support for legislation called “Common Start,” which would limit what families have to pay for child care and boost the low wages of child-care employees. Continue reading →
His career arc didn't unfold the way one might expect, but this version of Smart is showing flashes of what makes him a fantastic fit for this franchise. Continue reading →
The Water and Sewer Commission is pushing a proposal to turn the downtown waterway into an enormous catchment basin that would drain one-tenth of the city during big storms. Continue reading →
While speaking to reporters at the Chase Community Center in Mattapan on Tuesday, the 11th such expanded branch, CEO Jamie Dimon said he’s happy with how the rollout has gone. Continue reading →
Ms. Lowry was a champion of women’s rights who testified before the US Senate and a Massachusetts political operative who worked on campaigns for Michael Dukakis. Continue reading →
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