71 m. ago MIT professor shot, killed in Brookline home: What we know about Boston

A Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor died after shooting in his Boston-area apartment. Neighbors reportedly heard gunshots as police investigate.

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2 h. ago United States Expands Entry Restrictions Effective January 1, 2026

United States Expands Entry Restrictions Effective January 1, 2026  Newland Chase

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3 h. ago Trump Dangles Cash Payments to Assuage Affordability Concerns

With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.

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3 h. ago Taxpayer cash, zero accountability: Minnesota fraud proves welfare is broken

Analysis reveals U.S. welfare system's structural flaws promote fraud over outcomes, with Minnesota case showing need for pay-for-results reform approach.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump's rush to build nuclear reactors across the U.S. raises safety worries

A new program at the Department of Energy is pushing the development of nearly a dozen new reactor designs at breakneck speed.

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4 h. ago Washington Lottery Mega Millions, Cash Pop results for Dec. 16, 2025

Washington Lottery Mega Millions, Cash Pop results for Dec. 16, 2025  Kitsap Sun

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5 h. ago Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by sweeping limits.

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8 h. ago How one NFL team played role in helping Marco Sturm craft Bruins winning identity

"We’ve all got to connect. We all have got to be like a family, and the guys are showing that right now.” The post How one NFL team played role in helping Marco Sturm craft Bruins winning identity appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago A ‘surprise entrant’ is reportedly competing with Red Sox for Alex Bregman

The Red Sox reportedly view re-signing Bregman as a "priority" as they try to add impact bats to their lineup. The post A ‘surprise entrant’ is reportedly competing with Red Sox for Alex Bregman appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolls out guest pass program

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport rolls out guest pass program  NBC Bay Area

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11 h. ago Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport begins guest pass program for non

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport begins guest pass program for non-passengers to go past security  ABC7 San Francisco

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11 h. ago Bills coach Sean McDermott responds to Mike Vrabel’s criticism of refs

"Mike can talk what he wants to talk about, all due respect." The post Bills coach Sean McDermott responds to Mike Vrabel’s criticism of refs appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Mikaela Shiffrin’s slalom domination is reaching new heights during the Olympic season

Mikaela Shiffrin’s slalom domination is reaching new heights during the Olympic season  The Boston Globe

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12 h. ago Trump Expands Travel Ban and Restrictions to 20 More Countries

People from Syria, South Sudan and those with documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are included in the latest restrictions. More than 35 countries are now under U.S. travel restrictions.

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12 h. ago Another Medford school closes over suspected norovirus outbreak

St. Joseph School canceled classes until Thursday after a “significant” number of students were sent home Monday with stomach bug symptoms. The post Another Medford school closes over suspected norovirus outbreak appeared first on Boston.com.

Science

13 h. ago SoCal Edison makes first compensation payment to Eaton Fire survivors

SoCal Edison makes first compensation payment to Eaton Fire survivors  NBC Los Angeles

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13 h. ago Trump expands travel ban to hit 5 countries with sweeping new restrictions, citing security concerns

President Trump expanded a travel ban to include five more countries, including Syria and Mali, citing national security concerns and insufficient vetting.

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14 h. ago With longtime trainer Ed Lacerte battling leukemia, Celtics raise awareness for National Marrow Donor Program registry

The Celtics set up a cheek swabbing station inside of TD Garden that will be available for the next two home games. The post With longtime trainer Ed Lacerte battling leukemia, Celtics raise awareness for National Marrow Donor Program registry appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 h. ago Trump expands travel ban to 39 countries after shooting of Guard members

Trump expands travel ban to 39 countries after shooting of Guard members  The Washington Post

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15 h. ago The U.S. has long had interest in Venezuelan oil, but that's not all

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Francisco Monaldi, the director of the Latin American Energy Program at the Baker Institute at Rice University about the U.S.'s long interest in Venezuela's oil industry.

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