There's a reason that electric vehicles (EV) in salvage yards are kept by themselves and spaced far apart. Their lithium-ion batteries can hold a lot of energy, and if one catches fire, it's sometimes hard for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

Politics

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. The post At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools. appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

The lessening of the wind and an increase in temperatures will make it feel like a fine winter day on Friday. The post Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Berthaud, from Mission Hill, is part of the Boston Public Art Triennial Accelerator program. The post Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

Plus: Brewery hotels, Newport Winter Festival, and 25% off flights from Boston to Europe. The post Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination appeared first on Boston.com.

Transport

Abbie Stockard, girlfriend of Jazz center Walker Kessler, wins Miss America  NBC Washington

Politics

The former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, Theodore Farnsworth, pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy after being accused of misleading investors over the service’s “unlimited plan.” Farnsworth also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud as the chief executive of Vinco Ventures, a publicly traded company. Helios & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

Investigators concluded that students, primarily at the middle school level, faced frequent slurs and racist imagery. The post Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over racial harassment allegations appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Culture

In a highly unusual legal move, the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to stop alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad from pleading guilty this Friday at Guantanamo -- even though two U.S. military courts have already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block KSM's plea.

Politics

Prosecutors said samples of the alleged nuclear material was weapons-grade, meaning enough of it would be suitable for use in a nuclear weapon.

Events

"It’s not that Jerod’s was definitely wrong. But I can’t say I’ve seen that before.” The post This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Images of the devastation showed luxurious homes that collapsed in a whirlwind of flaming embers. The post Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Thomas Clasby Jr. served as the director of Quincy’s Department of Elder Services beginning in 1999. The post Feds: Former Quincy city official embezzled funds for steak tips, recording studio, framed self-portrait appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

The four-bedroom 1920s house comes with two courts (one is for bocce), a sunporch, a studio, gardens, fruit trees, and 3.98 acres. The post Pickleball and a pedigree: Artist’s Colonial is all charm, no backspin appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

“Our administration is committed to ensuring nonprofits and all who gather in these spaces are protected from hate and extremist violence.” The post Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

"We know the mistakes right now are killing us, and I've made plenty of those." The post Tumbling Bruins don’t make roster moves before daunting Florida road trip appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Guatemalan Fugitive Living Illegally In The U.S. Under Fake Identity Pleads Guilty To International Firearms Trafficking  Department of Justice

Events

This marks the sixth time the Bruins will play an NHL game outdoors. The post Bruins set to play Lightning outdoors in Tampa Bay for 2026 Stadium Series appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Kyre Ambrose graduated from the Boston Arts Academy in 2023 and was a student at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. The post Young dancer stabbed to death in Brockton honored with community vigil appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

"It looks like a sham. I mean, I'll call it what I think it is." The post NFL insider accuses Patriots of ‘sham’ interviews with minority head coach candidates appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Police in the Mexican state of Chihuahua believe that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua may be behind the murder of a Mexican immigration official just south of the U.S. border

Events

The reigning women’s and men’s Boston Marathon champions will return to the Hopkinton start line April 21. The post Defending champions Hellen Obiri and Sisay Lemma are returning to run Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Two leaders of Los Zetas Cartel and one of their top gunmen received a series of sentences for pending charges tied to their role in the kidnapping and murder of numerous migrants between 2010 and 2011 in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. The post Los Zetas Commanders Receive Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

The Celtics met the challenge on the road and regained some momentum. The post 4 things that helped the Celtics flip the script on their ‘brutal’ road trip appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Two leaders of Los Zetas Cartel and one of their top gunmen received a series of sentences for pending charges tied to their role in the kidnapping and murder of numerous migrants between 2010 and 2011 in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. The post Los Zetas Commanders Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

Despite signing to coach in college at the University of North Carolina, Belichick is apparently still on NFL teams' radar. The post Tom Brady’s Raiders are reportedly among teams that have reached out to Bill Belichick appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

President-elect Donald Trump filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block his sentencing in the business records case in which a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records. The post Donald Trump Files Emergency Petition to Supreme Court to Block Sentencing in Business Records Case appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for paying their fees. The post Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

After being denied insurance coverage for a myoelectric prosthetic hand, Elisabeth Foley is asking the public for help. The post GoFundMe started for former Mass. resident who lost hand in shark attack appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Elaine Varelas provides strategies on how to approach your job search effectively. The post After being out of the workforce for over ten years due to disability, I’m ready to find a part-time role. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

"Those guys are playing for their jobs." The post Brian Hoyer: Don’t expect Patriots, NFL players to ‘tank’ for draft picks appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

The 20th annual list pays tribute to the "shot heard round the world." The post 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Will Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson replace Jerod Mayo as the Patriots' next head coach? The post ‘The Quick Snap’: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo, David Andrews’s future, and more appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers

Politics

Authorities have said Leonardo Andujar Sanchez entered the U.S. unlawfully and never applied for the state shelter system. The post Dominican man arrested at Revere shelter now facing federal drug, gun charges appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

Boston law enforcement revealed they have denied all of ICE's requests to detain the city's immigrants that have probable cause to be removed from the country.

Politics

Virginia Republicans, facing a one-seat minority, hope to tackle the fentanyl crisis with stringent punishments including murder charges for some drug dealers, lawmakers say.

Events

"I think it was kind of a lack of urgency. A lot of things that kind of are embarrassing to say right now." The post Bruins players have no answers after getting outclassed by Oilers at TD Garden appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Nearly five years after George Floyd was killed, Minneapolis has promised to reform its police department. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke talks about the agreement between the city and DOJ.

Events

The passenger on the JetBlue flight opened an exit “for unknown reasons” while the airplane was taxiing on the runway, JetBlue said. The post Passenger opened door of moving JetBlue plane at Logan Airport, airline says appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

Manhattan 24-year-old Jaia Cruz charged with murder in the stabbing death of U.S. Postal worker Ray Hodge III after a fight in the line at a Harlem deli.

Events

It was the Bruins’ fifth straight loss, their worst stretch since interim coach Joe Sacco took over for the fired Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19. The post Adam Henrique scores 2 goals as Oilers hand Bruins 5th straight loss 4-0 appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics