10 h. ago Findings from official report on Fall River assisted living fire praises response, but flags major staffing concerns

“This incident stands as a testament to the strength of coordination and teamwork among the city’s public safety departments,” the report said. The post Findings from official report on Fall River assisted living fire praises response, but flags major staffing concerns appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago What’s Next for English Learners in the US Now That English is the Official Language?

What’s Next for English Learners in the US Now That English is the Official Language?  Boston University

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17 h. ago Boston officials say new police initiative curbing shoplifting, but more work needed

At a City Council hearing, business leaders and police said shoplifting remains a problem in key retail areas. The post Boston officials say new police initiative curbing shoplifting, but more work needed appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Head of the Charles won’t be affected by bacteria bloom, officials say

City health officials expanded a Charles River health advisory as cyanobacteria bloom intensifies — but Regatta rowers will be in the clear. The post Head of the Charles won’t be affected by bacteria bloom, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago 5 men facing assault, but not hate crime, charges in alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan

An initial police report described the incident as a suspected hate crime, but authorities said they are not pursuing civil rights charges at this time.  The post 5 men facing assault, but not hate crime, charges in alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago High schooler inspired by Charlie Kirk's work motivated to start Turning Point USA chapter

Lake Country Classical Academy initially rejected a Turning Point USA chapter due to policy restrictions but later agreed to establish a civics club after backlash.

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8 d. ago ‘It becomes comical’: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticizes officiating

"I'm like, 'Did they even watch the video?'" The post ‘It becomes comical’: Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel criticizes officiating appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago What happened with that OPI penalty on Stefon Diggs? Here’s the official explanation

"On that play, we ruled blocking downfield by number eight, early during the play." The post What happened with that OPI penalty on Stefon Diggs? Here’s the official explanation appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan

The press conference was organized in response to an alleged homophobic hate crime that happened Sept. 13 in Mattapan. The post ‘Still more work to do’: Organizers, city leaders decry alleged attack on gay couple in Mattapan appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Parole in perspective: Part 1: How parole boards and hearings work

Parole in perspective: Part 1: How parole boards and hearings work  Prison Policy Initiative

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2 w. ago A Harvard Professor Is Placed on Leave After Firing a Pellet Gun

The episode initially raised concerns because it happened near a synagogue, but the police say it was unrelated to antisemitism.

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2 w. ago Skydiving instructor dies after being separated from student, officials say

The student, who had minor injuries, was rescued after being lodged in a tree in Nashville. The instructor was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” police said. The post Skydiving instructor dies after being separated from student, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Top insurance company in hot seat as blistering new ad campaign exposes 'radical woke ideology'

Conservative group targets Chubb Insurance CEO Evan Greenberg over climate policies and DEI initiatives in new television and billboard advertising campaign.

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3 w. ago McKee denies ‘hiding’ audit of R.I.’s Washington Bridge. Legislative leaders consider putting officials under oath.

McKee denies ‘hiding’ audit of R.I.’s Washington Bridge. Legislative leaders consider putting officials under oath.  The Boston Globe

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3 w. ago Recalled sprinkler heads were found at four Fall River sites following Gabriel House fire. Officials say there could be more.

Survivors of July’s Gabriel House fire have alleged the assisted living facility’s sprinklers weren’t working the night of the deadly blaze, prompting additional scrutiny. The post Recalled sprinkler heads were found at four Fall River sites following Gabriel House fire. Officials say there could be more. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Protecting America’s outdoors is patriotic — but radical activism gets in the way

Trump administration's conservation initiatives and bipartisan environmental policies offer path forward beyond polarized climate activism and unrealistic mandates.

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3 w. ago Mass. health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus

The risk of West Nile virus is now high in 47 communities across Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, and Worcester counties. The post Mass. health officials announce additional human cases of West Nile virus appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Mass. officials prepping for payroll disruptions during possible government shutdown

Lawmakers from both parties are indicating that a shutdown is likely to begin next week. The post Mass. officials prepping for payroll disruptions during possible government shutdown appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Gunman who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say

He ”specifically intended to kill ICE agents," firing at ICE vehicles and sending multiple shots into "the windows of the office building where numerous ICE employees do their jobs every day.” The post Gunman who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago U.S. Justice Department official questions retired FBI agent’s role in $1.4B Sandy Hook lawsuit

Ed Martin Jr. asked in the letter whether retired agent William Aldenberg received any financial benefits from helping to organize the lawsuit, in which he was a plaintiff along with victims' family members. The post U.S. Justice Department official questions retired FBI agent’s role in $1.4B Sandy Hook lawsuit appeared first on Boston.com.

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