52 m. ago Northeast sees worst summer surge in tick bites in years, CDC says

This summer's May and June spikes are the largest for at least five years in the Northeast. The post Northeast sees worst summer surge in tick bites in years, CDC says appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Officials issue warning after rare venomous snake spotted in Attleboro

Two dogs have been bitten by what officials say they believe is a copperhead snake. The post Officials issue warning after rare venomous snake spotted in Attleboro appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Kevin Durant offers up advice for Jayson Tatum after Achilles injury

“Once they throw themselves out there, those guys are going to be alright.” The post Kevin Durant offers up advice for Jayson Tatum after Achilles injury appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago R.I. man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Donald Trump, Pamela Bondi, Stephen Miller in online post

Carl Montague, 37, is facing multiple charges, including making threats against the president. The post R.I. man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Donald Trump, Pamela Bondi, Stephen Miller in online post appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Cora: ‘Good chance’ Alex Bregman returns to Red Sox this weekend

"If we decide it's this weekend, it is because everybody feels like he's ready.” The post Cora: ‘Good chance’ Alex Bregman returns to Red Sox this weekend appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago $40K reward offered for information about killing of UMass senior in D.C.

Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts, was fatally shot on June 30. The post $40K reward offered for information about killing of UMass senior in D.C. appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Chelsea man allegedly raped woman at knifepoint, threatened to report her to ICE

Alfredo Romero-Cortez, 48, allegedly pulled a knife after he became angry when the woman asked him to use a condom, prosecutors said. The post Chelsea man allegedly raped woman at knifepoint, threatened to report her to ICE appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the pause last week to allow the Pentagon to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that caught the White House by surprise. The post Trump administration resumes sending some weapons to Ukraine after Pentagon pause appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Windhorst: Celtics ‘actively’ looking to trade away new guard Anfernee Simons

Moving Simons' contract would get Boston below the second apron. The post Windhorst: Celtics ‘actively’ looking to trade away new guard Anfernee Simons appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe

“The American people demand transparency, but Dr. O’Connor would rather conceal the truth,” Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said in a statement. The post Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Formal guidelines can enable AI to precisely maneuver and position medical needles

Imagine a physician attempting to reach a cancerous nodule deep within a patient's lung—a target the size of a pea, hidden behind a maze of critical blood vessels and airways that shift with every breath. Straying one millimeter off course could puncture a major artery, and falling short could mean missing the cancer entirely, allowing it to spread untreated.

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7 h. ago Runaway horse safely rescued by Maine troopers after jaunt on I

The horse, whose owner lives in Pittsfield, Maine, was seen galloping with traffic early Wednesday morning. The post Runaway horse safely rescued by Maine troopers after jaunt on I-95 appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago San Francisco Unicorns vs. MI New York MLC 2025 Eliminator: Live streaming, Timings, weather forecast, a complete guide

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8 h. ago Red Sox reportedly ‘monitoring’ Twins starter Joe Ryan as potential trade target

"I think he's one of the best starting pitchers in the American League, and he's only getting better." The post Red Sox reportedly ‘monitoring’ Twins starter Joe Ryan as potential trade target appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Two New England resorts just ranked among the best in the continental U.S.

One is in Massachusetts. The post Two New England resorts just ranked among the best in the continental U.S. appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Seth Moulton and other elected officials come out to support trash strikers

Republic Services says trash pickup is happening despite the strike across local communities. The post Seth Moulton and other elected officials come out to support trash strikers appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago What Derrick White said about getting mentioned in Celtics trade rumors

"I feel like it’s cool to be wanted by other teams, but I wanted to stay in Boston." The post What Derrick White said about getting mentioned in Celtics trade rumors appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. ago I have difficulty focusing on work due to ongoing national events and a relentless news cycle. I know that I’m not alone.

Elaine Varelas provides guidance on staying focused at work amid a relentless news cycle. The post I have difficulty focusing on work due to ongoing national events and a relentless news cycle. I know that I’m not alone. appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 h. ago Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” This Scale Stage breakout session is built specifically for early-stage founders who want to sidestep […]

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12 h. ago White shark caught on camera frighteningly close to paddle boarders off Cape shore

This was the first confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Woods Hole in over two decades. The post White shark caught on camera frighteningly close to paddle boarders off Cape shore appeared first on Boston.com.

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