39 m. ago Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps

Opening statements in Read’s highly anticipated retrial are reportedly slated for next Tuesday, April 22. The post Karen Read murder trial: Opening statements scheduled as jury selection wraps appeared first on Boston.com.

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49 m. ago Lithium oxide sublimation opens doors for cheaper and quicker battery manufacturing

A common lithium salt has revealed new possibilities for manufacturing cheaper, longer-lasting battery materials.

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54 m. ago Second Mass. attorney mistakenly told to leave the U.S. despite being a citizen

As the Trump administration urges hundreds of thousands of people to leave, some immigration attorneys are receiving the shocking emails directly. The post Second Mass. attorney mistakenly told to leave the U.S. despite being a citizen appeared first on Boston.com.

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62 m. ago Live updates: Here’s how readers are reacting to Harvard rejecting Trump’s demands

We're sharing the top reactions to Harvard pushing back on demands from the Trump administration. The post Live updates: Here’s how readers are reacting to Harvard rejecting Trump’s demands appeared first on Boston.com.

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69 m. ago Emails offer glimpse at role that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, plays at UNC

Hudson weighed in on quesitons relating to social media. The post Emails offer glimpse at role that Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, plays at UNC appeared first on Boston.com.

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80 m. ago AOC claims Republicans will 'trick' Americans into identity politics, stoking racial divisions

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told rally goers Monday evening not to let Republicans "trick" them into thinking they are defined by their race or other immutable characteristics.

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92 m. ago A mother of three left her Newton home to return some clothes. She was found dead in a vacant lot in Roxbury.

On Friday, Aug. 22, 1975, Ruth B. Pearson left her home in Newton, got into her red Camaro, and headed into the city. She told her daughter that was going into town to return some clothes, and she’d be back. A 61-year-old divorced mother of three, Pearson had a lot to look forward to. Her […] The post A mother of three left her Newton home to return some clothes. She was found dead in a vacant lot in Roxbury. appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago What Jrue Holiday said about his name being brought up in report about Suns coach’s firing

Mike Budenholzer reportedly told Bradley Beal to play more like Holiday. It did not go over well with Beal. The post What Jrue Holiday said about his name being brought up in report about Suns coach’s firing appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Social media erupts after AOC debuts another 'strange' accent at rally: 'Kamala’s playbook'

Dem. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez is facing accusations of using a "fake" accent at a recent rally similarly to how former VP Kamala Harris was mocked for the same thing last year.

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2 h. ago With the possibility of expansion looming, PWHL announces 2025 draft will take place in Ottawa

Specifics about the draft are few, as the league may still announce plans to expand by as many as two teams before next season. The post With the possibility of expansion looming, PWHL announces 2025 draft will take place in Ottawa appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Local obituary: Alexander Young, 11, Whitman Boy Scout, baseball player, and bowler

"Alex loved camping and traveling with his family. He had a deep fascination with trains and high-end cars." The post Local obituary: Alexander Young, 11, Whitman Boy Scout, baseball player, and bowler appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago More Than 20,000 IRS Employees Accept Trump Administration’s Resignation Offer

The I.R.S. had about 100,000 employees before President Trump took office. Between resignations and layoffs, the I.R.S. is on track to lose about a third of its staff this year.

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2 h. ago Ravens are hopeful for Ar'Darius Washington's return, but planning to draft a safety

Ravens are hopeful for Ar'Darius Washington's return, but planning to draft a safety  Ravens Wire

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2 h. ago Steve Carell and Tina Fey reunite in Netflix series ‘The Four Seasons’

Tina Fey and Steve Carell are two of the six stars of Netflix's upcoming show "The Four Seasons," based on the 1981 movie of the same name. The post Steve Carell and Tina Fey reunite in Netflix series ‘The Four Seasons’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Mass. House will conduct its own investigation into rep facing fraud charges

The House Committee on Ethics will conduct an investigation into state Rep. Christopher Flanagan “at the conclusion of the judicial proceedings,” its chair said.  The post Mass. House will conduct its own investigation into rep facing fraud charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Here’s why the Boston Marathon is worth traveling for, according to Forbes Travel Guide

The race takes place April 21. The post Here’s why the Boston Marathon is worth traveling for, according to Forbes Travel Guide appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Palm Sunday Attack Leaves Sumy Residents Doubtful of a Ukraine

People in the Ukrainian city struck on Palm Sunday have little hope of a cease-fire.

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4 h. ago Seattle Pride faces $350,000 budget shortfall as corporate sponsorship pull out

Seattle Pride faces $350,000 budget shortfall as corporate sponsorship pull out  MyNorthwest.com

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4 h. ago How’s the weather looking for Marathon Monday? Here’s the very early forecast.

"For Marathon Monday, we should be up around 60 degrees. That's nice for runners. Maybe a little bit actually on the warm side, but the relative humidity should be generally low. Great for spectators on Marathon Monday as well." The post How’s the weather looking for Marathon Monday? Here’s the very early forecast. appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Reach 1,000+ AI leaders: Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Looking to position your brand in front of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence? Hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week is your opportunity to do just that. Reach 1,200+ attendees and the surrounding Berkeley tech scene. From June 1 to June 7, TechCrunch invites startups, investors, and builders to bring unique and […]

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