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Feds investigate recent close calls, turbulence in commercial flights

March 2, 2023

Feds investigate recent close calls, turbulence in commercial flights

Federal officials are investigating near-collisions between planes in Boston and Texas, as well as other reported close calls and turbulence issues.

Bruins, David Pastrnak agree to massive eight-year contract extension

March 2, 2023

Bruins, David Pastrnak agree to massive eight-year contract extension

The Boston Bruins announced Thursday they have signed star forward David Pastrnak. 26, to an 8-year, $90 million contract. It's the sixth-richest deal in NHL history.

Driver trapped under downed utility wires near Boston

March 1, 2023

Driver trapped under downed utility wires near Boston

A driver in Stoneham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, was trapped under wires from one of seven utility poles that fell along a main road.

Massachusetts veterans' home sued over COVID deaths

March 1, 2023

Massachusetts veterans' home sued over COVID deaths

The families of three veterans who died of COVID-19 at the Chelsea Soldiers' home in Massachusetts have filed a class-action civil rights lawsuit.

Boston union loses $6.4M in cyberattack

February 27, 2023

Boston union loses $6.4M in cyberattack

Boston's Pipefitters Local 537 union was reportedly the target of a cyberattack in which $6.4 million was stolen from its members' health fund.

Stop punishing gifted students: War on merit, honors programs is hurting Black children, others

February 27, 2023

Stop punishing gifted students: War on merit, honors programs is hurting Black children, others

Merit-based programs offer a solution to boost the participation of Blacks, racial minorities and disadvantaged kids in disciplines such as the sciences.

Boston officials warn of fentanyl-laced cocaine, overdose spike

February 24, 2023

Boston officials warn of fentanyl-laced cocaine, overdose spike

Boston public health officials are warning care providers about a sudden spike in drug overdoses that may be attributable to fentanyl-laced cocaine.

George Mason study finds 'no evidence' that vaccine mandates in major cities reduced COVID-19 cases

February 23, 2023

George Mason study finds 'no evidence' that vaccine mandates in major cities reduced COVID-19 cases

A George Mason University study examining COVID-19 vaccine mandates in nine major U.S. cities found that they did not result in a reduction of pandemic cases or deaths.

Boston radio host suspended for ‘insensitive’ comments, 'sensitivity training' required for on-air talent

February 22, 2023

Boston radio host suspended for ‘insensitive’ comments, 'sensitivity training' required for on-air talent

Longtime radio host Tony Massarotti has been suspended without pay after making "insensitive" comments about Black people on-air during last week's broadcast "Felger & Mazz" show.

Boston's outdoor dining program, which began due to the pandemic, has been made permanent

February 17, 2023

Boston's outdoor dining program, which began due to the pandemic, has been made permanent

Mayor Michelle Wu's administration announced that Boston's outdoor dining program, which began because of the pandemic, will be made permanent.