43 m. ago Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input

At a mostly friendly closed-door meeting, the billionaire carrying out President Trump’s bid to shrink the federal bureaucracy fielded queries about how senators could be more involved in the effort. The post Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input appeared first on Boston.com.

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74 m. ago Federal judge in Boston blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research

A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding The post Federal judge in Boston blocks drastic funding cuts to medical research appeared first on Boston.com.

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83 m. ago Mike Johnson’s chief of staff arrested on DUI suspicion after Trump’s address

The US Capitol Police said the chief of staff to Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested for drunken driving Tuesday night after the top aide backed his car into a parked Capitol Police vehicle. The post Mike Johnson’s chief of staff arrested on DUI suspicion after Trump’s address appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago NH police officer arrested in Mass. on child pornography charges

John Giarrusso, an officer with the Seabrook Police Department, was arrested Monday in Haverhill. The post NH police officer arrested in Mass. on child pornography charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago 10 players Bruins could target at trade deadline as they look to future

The Bruins could be keeping tabs on the trade market for forwards looking for a change in scenery. The post 10 players Bruins could target at trade deadline as they look to future appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago No bail for Avon man accused of killing mother, police say they found bloody carving knife at the scene

Thadeus Joseph, 22, is charged with murdering his 55-year-old mother, Astrid Joseph. The post No bail for Avon man accused of killing mother, police say they found bloody carving knife at the scene appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Uxbridge school district parts ways with superintendent charged with OUI

Former Superintendent Michael Baldassarre agreed to a separation agreement, effective Tuesday. He had been on administrative leave since Jan. 21. The post Uxbridge school district parts ways with superintendent charged with OUI appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago NESN’s Sophia Jurksztowicz announces return from leave of absence

"I’m in the offices for now but will start doing some podcasts next week and back on air very soon.” The post NESN’s Sophia Jurksztowicz announces return from leave of absence appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago NFL insiders: Patriots are ‘so far behind’ rest of NFL in several areas beyond roster

"Everybody who comes here and sees it for themselves is like, 'Where's all the people? Where's this department? Where's that department?'" The post NFL insiders: Patriots are ‘so far behind’ rest of NFL in several areas beyond roster appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death

One discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd The post Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago US congressman from Texas dies hours after attending Trump address

While attending Trump's speech to Congress, Rep. Sylvester Turner was taken to a hospital and later released, Turner's family said in a statement. The post US congressman from Texas dies hours after attending Trump address appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Patriots reportedly reached out to Eagles again to gauge interest in A.J. Brown trade

"Shrug emoji on if that’s true, or what Philly’s answer was." The post Patriots reportedly reached out to Eagles again to gauge interest in A.J. Brown trade appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Lakers leapfrog Celtics in The Athletic’s latest NBA power rankings

"Getting blown out in Detroit and blowing a 22-point lead to the Cavaliers were terrible looks." The post Lakers leapfrog Celtics in The Athletic’s latest NBA power rankings appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has long refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

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7 h. ago Everett City Council says mayor has to repay $180K in overpaid bonuses

“It’s a sad day in Everett,” said one councilor at the hearing. “It’s a negative spotlight on our community.” The post Everett City Council says mayor has to repay $180K in overpaid bonuses appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago As evidenced by Trent Frederic trade, Bruins must take advantage of seller’s market 

The Bruins were able to land a second-round pick and more as a result of their trade with Edmonton on Tuesday. The post As evidenced by Trent Frederic trade, Bruins must take advantage of seller’s market  appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Trump reading Zelenskyy letter met with support from GOP, independent voters

Independents and Republicans in a Fox News focus group showed significant support during Trump's speech when he read a Zelenskyy letter about a mineral rights deal.

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8 h. ago Possible Patriots wide receiver target DK Metcalf has reportedly requested a trade

Metcalf had already been linked with a potential Patriots move. The post Possible Patriots wide receiver target DK Metcalf has reportedly requested a trade appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Study: Middle East Expected to Have Most Obese Youth by 2050

A recent study in the medical journal The Lancet found a dramatic rise in obesity and overweight status, particularly among young people, in the Middle East, The National reported on Monday, highlighting the contrasts in a region also suffering significant malnutrition. The post Study: Middle East Expected to Have Most Obese Youth by 2050 appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Washington Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers Ahead Of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline

Washington Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers Ahead Of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline  NoVa Caps

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