37 m. ago North Andover officer addresses her shooting in first statement

Kelsey Fitzsimmons says that she struggled with postpartum depression but never threatened her son. She was shot by a colleague while trying to take her own life, according to a lengthy statement. The post North Andover officer addresses her shooting in first statement appeared first on Boston.com.

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49 m. ago Analog repeaters could be the key to practical mmWave deployment

Analog repeaters dramatically enhance millimeter-wave (mmWave) coverage in mobile networks by overcoming signal blockage, report researchers from Science Tokyo. As demonstrated in a field experiment at Ookayama Campus, low-cost repeaters connected either wirelessly or via optical fiber offer a promising solution for 5G and 6G networks. Both configurations achieved over 1 Gbps throughput and enhanced mmWave signal stability, showing strong potential for practical deployment in urban and high-traffic areas.

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50 m. ago Blood in the Streets and Death in the Air: Residents Survey Damage in Syrian City

In the southern city of Sweida, residents describe the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.

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63 m. ago Boston police investigating after body pulled from water near Seaport

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the woman’s body showed no initial signs of trauma. The post Boston police investigating after body pulled from water near Seaport appeared first on Boston.com.

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65 m. ago Charts: See the contributors to the 2025 Boston mayoral election

See who made contributions to the candidates for the 2025 Boston mayoral election. The post Charts: See the contributors to the 2025 Boston mayoral election appeared first on Boston.com.

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72 m. ago Steve Miller Band unexpectedly pulls the plug on entire summer tour

The Steve Miller Band announces cancellation of their upcoming North American tour scheduled from August 15 to November 8 citing unacceptable weather-related risks.

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80 m. ago Boston Legacy FC announce pair of signings as roster continues to take shape

Emerson Elgin and Laurel Ansbrow are the first defenders added to the squad. The post Boston Legacy FC announce pair of signings as roster continues to take shape appeared first on Boston.com.

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84 m. ago Rat problems have residents up in arms, as City Council plans hearing

There is new urgency around the rat problem in Boston after researchers found that the city's rodents are carrying a disease common in tropical regions. The post Rat problems have residents up in arms, as City Council plans hearing appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Fox Sports and Barstool Sports announce comprehensive partnership

“We’re excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the Fox Sports family." The post Fox Sports and Barstool Sports announce comprehensive partnership appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Dunkin’ desert no longer: Stow is renaming itself after beloved coffee brand

“You will become the first-ever ‘Dunkin’, Massachusetts,’ which I think for every Massachusetts resident, that’s the dream.” The post Dunkin’ desert no longer: Stow is renaming itself after beloved coffee brand appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Sick of the summer humidity? These areas in the U.S. will soon get a reprieve.

Sick of the summer humidity? These areas in the U.S. will soon get a reprieve.  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Serial robber reoffends at Boston brewery just weeks after release, officials say

"The facts here indicate that this person reverted, very quickly, to the behavior that sent him to prison in the first place.” The post Serial robber reoffends at Boston brewery just weeks after release, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Smell of Death Lingers in Syrian City After Spasm of Violence

Blood in the streets, smashed windows and the smell of corpses in the air: A resident of the southern city of Sweida describes the aftermath of a wave of sectarian violence.

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3 h. ago ‘Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh’: 3 new restaurants to watch this summer

‘Seattle Eats with Tan Vinh’: 3 new restaurants to watch this summer  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago As cities sue Republic Services, Healey pressures company to end trash strike

Legal cases and uncollected trash are piling up, as negotiations between Republic and striking Teamsters are set to resume Friday. The post As cities sue Republic Services, Healey pressures company to end trash strike appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Bay Area tech giant Intel's latest wave of layoffs hits over 1,000 workers

Bay Area tech giant Intel's latest wave of layoffs hits over 1,000 workers  The Business Journals

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4 h. ago Bipartisan House resolution aims to condemn phrase that's created firestorm for Zohran Mamdani

Democratic and Republican lawmakers are teaming up on resolution declaring 'globalize the intifada' threatens Jewish safety, citing recent violent incidents.

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4 h. ago L.A. City Council Member: There Are Politicians, Corporations Trying to Exploit Fire

Los Angeles City Council Member Traci Park warned Tuesday that there are "some elected officials" and "corporate developers" who want to exploit the Palisades Fire to change the community for their own ends. The post L.A. City Council Member: There Are Politicians, Corporations Trying to Exploit Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago New questions raised about whether Camp Mystic director saw flood warning alert

A spokesperson for Camp Mystic and its owner's family cannot confirm whether flash flood emergency alerts reached personnel on July 4.

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5 h. ago 10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says

Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition following Sunday’s five-alarm blaze. The post 10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

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