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Trump flag showdown erupts in Massachusetts town as police chief puts himself on leave
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A showdown over a Trump flag has erupted in a small Worcester County town as a police chief says he won’t report back to work under a town administrator who demanded the banner be removed.
on Feb 16
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Massachusetts launches ‘user-friendly’ tool for veterans to access financial benefits
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Massachusetts veterans and their families seeking financial assistance can now use a tool that state officials say is designed to help them “quickly determine their eligibility” for monthly benefit…
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on Feb 16
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March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US
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The sprawling multi-day system threatens fires, blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding.
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Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
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Several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled.
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Feds tie transportation funding to birth rates: ‘Concerning,’ says Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey
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Gov. Maura Healey slammed a memo from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy that directs the federal Department of Transportation to prioritize projects in communities that have birth rates high…
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Lawful permanent residents generally have many protections. But that protection isn’t absolute.
on Tue, 7PM
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Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be ‘first of many’
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Mahmoud Khalil was arrested Saturday by ICE agents
on Mon, 10PM
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What makes Greenland a strategic prize at a time of rising tensions? And why now?
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Greenland is now at the heart of the debate over global trade and security.
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Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
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Authorities have scheduled a briefing Friday to provide an update on the case.
on Mar 7
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Thrust into unemployment, axed federal workers face relatives who celebrate their firing
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Some axed workers are finding family and friends who instead are steadfast in their support of what they see as a bloated government’s waste.
on Mar 7
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Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
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Ripple effects of the Trump administration’s crackdown on U.S. medical research promise to reach every corner of America.
on Mar 7
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First national analysis finds America’s butterflies are disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate
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Scientists blame insecticides, climate change and habitat loss.
on Mar 6
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Roslindale man arrested for allegedly tagging Teslas with Elon Musk stickers, claimed he could based on ‘free speech’
on Mar 6
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The Supreme Court confronts a national headache: What to do with the growing pile of nuclear waste
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At issue are plans to store nuclear waste at sites in Texas and New Mexico.
on Mar 5
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West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
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Another outbreak is also spreading, and that’s mistrust in vaccines and public health.
on Mar 4
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As warming climate hammers coffee crops, this rare bean may someday be your brew
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Excelsa coffee is exciting cash-strapped locals and drawing interest from the international community.
on Mar 3
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Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
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Tazewell won for his masterful design work in ‘Wicked.’
on Mar 3
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Zoe Saldaña wins first Oscar, sweeping awards season as best supporting actress in ‘Emilia Pérez’
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The win adds to a collection of successes for the star on the awards circuit.
on Mar 3
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Kieran Culkin wins best supporting actor at the Oscars, completing his sweep
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Sunday’s award for portraying Benji in ‘A Real Pain’ is his first Oscar win and nomination.
on Mar 3
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‘Flow’ wins animated feature Academy Award, delivering Latvia its first Oscar
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The win gives Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis his first Academy Award.
on Mar 3
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Sean Baker wins original screenplay Oscar for ‘Anora’
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Baker also directed, produced and edited the film starring Mikey Madison.
on Mar 3
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Most Americans who experienced severe winter weather see climate change at work, poll shows
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The poll found that about 4 in 10 think climate change will have an impact in their lifetimes.
on Feb 28
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Volunteers use bullhorns and sirens to warn immigrants when ICE is in their area
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The tactic is being used across the country to frustrate ICE officers.
on Feb 28
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Are egg producers inflating prices during the bird flu outbreak to boost profits?
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Some believe giant companies are taking advantage of their market dominance to profit.
on Feb 28
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Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
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For the second day in a row, doctors did not say Francis was in critical condition.
on Feb 27
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Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands as he seeks sentence reduction in ‘Serial’ case
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The ongoing legal odyssey garnered a massive following after being featured in the “Serial” podcast.
on Feb 27
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Teachers union sues over Trump administration’s deadline to end school diversity programs
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The lawsuit says forcing schools to teach only the views supported by the federal government amounts to a violation of free speech.
on Feb 26
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A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
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There are 124 cases of measles across nine Texas counties.
on Feb 26
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What to know about air traffic control towers after a midair collision in Arizona prompts questions
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Only about 10% of public airports in the U.S. have air traffic control towers.
on Feb 25
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Starbucks is cutting some ‘less popular’ drinks from its menu. Here’s what will be removed next week
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The cuts include several blended Frappuccino beverages.
on Feb 25
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Does lip balm help chapped lips? Here’s what to know
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Lip balm can soothe chapped lips, but some people it can sting rather than soothe.
on Feb 24
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UN rejects US resolution urging an end to the war in Ukraine without noting Russian aggression
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It marks a setback for the Trump administration.
on Feb 24
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Tesla recalling more than 375,000 vehicles due to power steering issue
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall is for certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
on Feb 22
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Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says
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The injectable drugs have been in shortage since 2022.
on Feb 21
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Kelley: A farmer’s message to RFK Jr.
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RFK Jr. can honor his father’s legacy by embracing progress rather than fearing it. Agriculture needs a forward-thinking advocate in government.
on Feb 21
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Texas AG asks court to require NCAA to begin gender testing as part of new transgender policy
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Paxton says the NCAA has no mechanism for screening the sex of athletes.
on Feb 21
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A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions
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The cancellation happened as political tensions deepen.
on Feb 20
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Americans’ confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: new poll
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Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped
on Feb 19
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JFK Presidential Library and Museum set to reopen after Trump executive order reportedly shut it down
on Feb 19
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Lance Reynolds is a general assignment reporter for the Boston Herald. A Mansfield native, Lance launched his full-time reporting career at the Republican-American in Waterbury, Conn. He previously spent time on the Herald’s high school sports desk as a correspondent. Lance is an adventurer,...
on Feb 18
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Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
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Christian and Jewish groups have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging arrests at houses of worship.
on Feb 11
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Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
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The Philadelphia Eagles dominated on the field, while laughter dominated the commercials in this year’s Super Bowl.
on Feb 10
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Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu
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The order came after birds infected with the virus were found during routine inspections.
on Feb 8
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Biden pledges to rejoin Paris climate accord in January
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PARIS (AP) — U.S. President-elect Joe Biden pledged Saturday to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency, as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate th…
on Feb 7
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Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
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So far this season, the CDC estimates, there have been 13,000 flu deaths.
on Feb 7
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The US is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway
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January 2025 globally was 3.15 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than it was before industrial times.
on Feb 6
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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
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Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women around the time of childbirth in 2023.
on Feb 5
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Arrest warrant issued for New York doctor indicted in Louisiana for prescribing abortion pill
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The case appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of sending abortion pills to another state.
on Feb 1
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Colombia’s president calls for migrants to leave jobs in the US and return home
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Gustavo Petro is calling on his compatriots working without legal status in the United States to leave their jobs and return home as soon as possible.
on Feb 1
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Skating Club of Boston relives history, pain with plane crash tragedy
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“My response was to be with people I care about and love, and I needed support,” said Nancy Kerrigan. “That’s why I’m here. It’s a shock.”
on Jan 31