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June 10, 2024

Ex-California mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says critics are ‘unenlightened,’ ‘out of touch’

According to a report from the Boston Globe, a guaranteed basic income program seems to be a viable idea considering its positive reception from recipients in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

June 6, 2024

Massachusetts woman charged with shooting 2 people, believed to be her parents

A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Thursday on murder, unlawful weapon possession, and assault and battery charges.

June 5, 2024

Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’

Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.

June 4, 2024

Boston Police crack down on 3 major food delivery companies' 'reckless drivers'

Boston officials are attempting to crack down on “dangerous and unlawful" behavior by food delivery workers driving motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters.

June 3, 2024

Boston lawmakers considering defunding police for third year in a row draws outrage: 'Absurdly irresponsible'

Boston lawmakers are considering cutting $18 million from law enforcement in their budget amendments, drawing outrage from the head of a Boston police union.

June 2, 2024

Boston Mayor Wu's plan to give children voting power criticized by city councilor: 'Unserious'

A Boston city councilor bashed a proposal from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration to allow children power in deciding budgeting priorities.

May 30, 2024

Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors

A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.

May 29, 2024

Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished

Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu supported a do-not-prosecute list and to abolish the gang registry in a Progressive Massachusetts questionnaire.

May 28, 2024

Karen Read trial: 3 moments to know after day 17, 1 puzzling request

The third week of Karen Read's murder trial ended with testimony from an ATF agent reading "flirty" texts he exchanged with Read just weeks before her boyfriend died.

May 24, 2024

Boston council member calling for 'revolution' alarms liberal colleagues with wild tirades, threats

Boston City Council member Tania Fernandes Anderson draws criticism for her wild tirades including 'swearing, yelling and screaming' in public meetings.