82 m. ago Trump’s speech to Congress has the ingredients for an explosive event

Some Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy (Connecticut), have little interest in Trump’s presentation and planned to boycott Tuesday’s address. The post Trump’s speech to Congress has the ingredients for an explosive event appeared first on Boston.com.

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83 m. ago Local obituary: Cindy Alfaro Martinez, East Boston High School grad and BU student

"A proud graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 2023, Cindy was pursuing her dreams at Boston University, where she was dedicated to her studies and building a future full of promise." The post Local obituary: Cindy Alfaro Martinez, East Boston High School grad and BU student appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump ‘regrettable’

"It is time to make things right," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive." The post Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump ‘regrettable’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Leaders suspended, all instructors removed at Cape Cod police academy amid misconduct investigation

An investigation into the allegations remains ongoing. The post Leaders suspended, all instructors removed at Cape Cod police academy amid misconduct investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago The best place to live in Greater Boston, according to Boston magazine

The magazine ranked the best places in eastern Massachusetts based on numerous factors, including housing, safety, entertainment, and more. The post The best place to live in Greater Boston, according to Boston magazine appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago NFL analyst Mina Kimes thinks Patriots should be checking with Bengals over possible Tee Higgins trade

"There is great need on a number of teams that have a lot of cap space," Kimes said of wide receivers in the NFL offseason. The post NFL analyst Mina Kimes thinks Patriots should be checking with Bengals over possible Tee Higgins trade appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Jon Stewart responds to Elon Musk and weighs in on ‘disastrous’ Trump

"The Daily Show" host used WWE superstar John Cena's recent heel turn to explain the Oval Office meeting. The post Jon Stewart responds to Elon Musk and weighs in on ‘disastrous’ Trump-Zelenskyy meeting appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Arab Leaders Meet at Emergency Summit to Form Plan on Gaza Crisis

Trying to counter President Trump’s proposal to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders are trying to forge their own vision for the Palestinian territory.

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3 h. ago Daylight saving time starts Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about ‘springing forward.’

What would make more sense would be to leave us on daylight saving time — or another way to think of this is that we effectively move Eastern Time to permanent Atlantic Standard Time. The post Daylight saving time starts Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about ‘springing forward.’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Hockey East men’s teams begin to separate as regular season winds down

Last week provided a bit of clarity, including BC inching closer to repeating as champion. The post Hockey East men’s teams begin to separate as regular season winds down appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Here’s what to know about the proposed $700 million rebuilding of Boston’s only voke school

The city is putting the plans on hold to gain additional funding from the state. The post Here’s what to know about the proposed $700 million rebuilding of Boston’s only voke school appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago As Gaza Crisis Deepens, Arab Leaders Are Set to Meet and Form a Plan

Trying to counter President Trump’s proposal to “clean out” Gaza, Arab leaders were set to meet to discuss their own vision for the Palestinian territory.

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4 h. ago Egypt's Alternative to Trump Plan: $53 Billion Rebuild for Gaza in 5 Years

Egypt has proposed its alternative to President Donald Trump's idea of annexing Gaza and moving its inhabitants: spend $53 billion to remove the rubble and rebuild Gaza, in the same place, with the same people, next to Israel. The post Egypt’s Alternative to Trump Plan: $53 Billion Rebuild for Gaza in 5 Years appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Livestream: Karen Read back in court following contentious hearing, motion to dismiss

The countdown is on to Read's retrial next month, and there are several hearings on the agenda this week. The post Livestream: Karen Read back in court following contentious hearing, motion to dismiss appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago State agency rules SW Washington school district’s ban on asking students’ pronouns violates state law

State agency rules SW Washington school district’s ban on asking students’ pronouns violates state law  OregonLive

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4 h. ago Europe considers a major defense spending package as Trump signals disengagement

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Social Security and sex robots: Elon Musk veers off script with Joe Rogan

Musk’s three-hour interview with “The Joe Rogan Experience” offered a window into his worldview that was by turns crude and contradictory. The post Social Security and sex robots: Elon Musk veers off script with Joe Rogan appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Payton McNabb, HS volleyball player severely injured by trans opponent, to be at Trump's speech to Congress

Payton McNabb, a former high school volleyball player who was left permanently injured after a spike from a trans athlete, will be in the audience for President Donald Trump's joint speech to Congress.

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4 h. ago Department of Education clarifies school DEI guidelines, saying Black History Month doesn't violate order

The Department of Education clarified that celebrating Black History Month is not in violation of an order warning states to remove DEI policies.

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4 h. ago Tech companies' proposed new safety codes won't protect all kids online

In July last year, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, directed tech companies to develop codes of practice to keep children safe from online porn and harmful content. Now, after seven months, the industry has submitted draft codes to eSafety for approval.

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