1 hour ago 25 Canadians charged in Vermont in connection with ‘grandparent scam’ targeting elderly Americans

Federal prosecutors allege those charged participated in a phone scam that claimed an elderly individual’s relative, usually a grandchild, needed money for bail after an arrest. The post 25 Canadians charged in Vermont in connection with ‘grandparent scam’ targeting elderly Americans appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Rapper Lil Xan pleads not guilty to charges stemming from incident at Boston show

Nicholas Diego Leanos is facing two charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The post Rapper Lil Xan pleads not guilty to charges stemming from incident at Boston show appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Hundreds protest in Boston Common following pause on Ukraine aid, Musk layoffs

Protesters were reacting to Trump’s pause on military aid for Ukraine and slashes to the federal budget engineered by Elon Musk. The post Hundreds protest in Boston Common following pause on Ukraine aid, Musk layoffs appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago CVS will lay off nearly 200, mostly remote, workers reporting to Wellesley office

Only three of the affected employees live in Massachusetts. The post CVS will lay off nearly 200, mostly remote, workers reporting to Wellesley office appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Local news, misinformation, and media literacy | Talk of Alaska

Local news, misinformation, and media literacy | Talk of Alaska  Alaska Public Media News

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6 h. ago Mass. leaders gather in Washington to support Wu before congressional testimony

Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and other lawmakers offered their unified support to Mayor Michelle Wu ahead of her congressional testimony. The post Mass. leaders gather in Washington to support Wu before congressional testimony appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Brookline police ask for help identifying suspect accused of tagging Teslas

“When confronted by one of the victims, the suspect seemed to claim he has the right to deface the property of others because it's his ‘free speech,’” Brookline police said. The post Brookline police ask for help identifying suspect accused of tagging Teslas appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 h. 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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11 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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13 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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13 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.

Economics

18 h. ago What to know ahead of Wu’s congressional testimony on sanctuary policies

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will surely face a hostile environment from House Republicans when she testifies about immigration enforcement on Wednesday. The post What to know ahead of Wu’s congressional testimony on sanctuary policies appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 h. ago Chappy, the seal pup rescued from New Haven streets, has died

“Chappy was surrounded by love until the very end.” The post Chappy, the seal pup rescued from New Haven streets, has died appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 h. ago Trump administration's NOAA cuts hit Washington state, impacting vital local services

Trump administration's NOAA cuts hit Washington state, impacting vital local services  KOMO News

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35 h. ago Looks like the wind turbine that spread debris last summer just got struck by lightning

No debris was found as a result of the lightning strike. The post Looks like the wind turbine that spread debris last summer just got struck by lightning appeared first on Boston.com.

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36 h. ago Hazmat incident at Boston hotel sends three to the hospital for evaluation

An investigation is ongoing. The post Hazmat incident at Boston hotel sends three to the hospital for evaluation appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago Skier injured after being buried by avalanche in White Mountains

The skier triggered the avalanche in the Presidential Range last week and was “caught, carried and critically buried” under the snow, according to officials. The post Skier injured after being buried by avalanche in White Mountains appeared first on Boston.com.

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38 h. ago A ‘mini Mass. and Cass’ on the Common? Boston leaders convene to chart path forward

When the Wu administration cleared an encampment near Mass. and Cass, other areas of Boston saw a spike in drug use and criminal activity. Leaders gathered last week to draw up a plan. The post A ‘mini Mass. and Cass’ on the Common? Boston leaders convene to chart path forward appeared first on Boston.com.

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48 h. ago FedEx driver rescued by boat after being trapped by high tide on Cape Cod

"We are thankful for the quick actions of the first responders who assisted our driver.” The post FedEx driver rescued by boat after being trapped by high tide on Cape Cod appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago Missing Worcester toddler believed to have been in danger found safe, police say

The 1-year-old from Worcester who was believed to be with her mother and in danger last week was found safely. The post Missing Worcester toddler believed to have been in danger found safe, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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