64 h. ago Report of rare venomous snake in Mass. city likely ‘a case of misidentification,’ state officials say

Using a photo from the city, the state herpetologist identified it as a northern watersnake, a much more common, nonvenomous snake. The post Report of rare venomous snake in Mass. city likely ‘a case of misidentification,’ state officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. 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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2 w. ago Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months

The intelligence report issued by the Defense Intelligence Agency on Monday contradicts statements from Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the status of Iran's nuclear facilities. The post Early US intelligence report suggests US strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago New report says Mass. economy is slowing down in areas where it used to lead

Massachusetts is still one of the most economically productive states in the U.S., but growth in its GSP has slowed significantly since 2020. The post New report says Mass. economy is slowing down in areas where it used to lead appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago 1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can’t count on their next meal

A report by the Greater Boston Food Bank reveals that hunger in the state persists amid growing concerns about economic insecurity. The post 1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can’t count on their next meal appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 w. ago Report: Boston Red Sox trade 3B Rafael Devers to San Francisco Giants

Report: Boston Red Sox trade 3B Rafael Devers to San Francisco Giants  TSN

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last month Report says Boston’s suburbs are turning into majority renter communities

The report highlights the challenges of finding affordable housing in Boston. The post Report says Boston’s suburbs are turning into majority renter communities appeared first on Boston.com.

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