98 m. ago Boston firefighters rescue man from underneath Blue Line train

Authorities said the man intentionally put himself in the path of an oncoming train and was conscious when he was transported from the scene. The post Boston firefighters rescue man from underneath Blue Line train appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Trump admin hits Boston with deadline to lift obstacles to immigration enforcement

Trump admin hits Boston with deadline to lift obstacles to immigration enforcement  MassLive

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2 h. ago Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation

A statue of the Virgin Mary outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End was defaced with pink chalk. The post Virgin Mary statue vandalized; city councilor calls for hate crime investigation appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Condé Nast Traveler says Boston is entering its ‘next chapter.’ Do you agree?

The publication featured Boston in its September/October issue. The post Condé Nast Traveler says Boston is entering its ‘next chapter.’ Do you agree? appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago California Republicans accuse Newsom of 'sinister redistricting scheme' after Trump mockery

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces California redistricting plan with Trump-style social media posts, claiming the president "poked the bear."

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3 h. ago Donations needed after beagles named for bagels surrendered to ARL

The breakfast-minded pups were among a large pack of beagles rescued from an overcrowding situation, according to the shelter. The post Donations needed after beagles named for bagels surrendered to ARL appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Study identifies best times to consume electricity and cut carbon emissions

Shifting electricity consumption to times when the grid has a greater supply from alternative energy sources could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly, according to a new University of Texas at Dallas study.

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3 h. ago Report: Trump Administration in Talks to Buy Stake in Intel to Produce High

The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to buy a stake in beleaguered chipmaker Intel to help shore up the company's delayed factory project in Ohio, according to people familiar with the plan. The post Report: Trump Administration in Talks to Buy Stake in Intel to Produce High-Tech American Jobs appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago New England has 2 of the most colorful small towns in America, according to Fodor’s Travel

One is in Massachusetts. The post New England has 2 of the most colorful small towns in America, according to Fodor’s Travel appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago D.C. sues to block Trump’s federal takeover of its police department as crackdown intensifies

The lawsuit comes after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday night that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume the police chief's duties and approval authority for any orders issued to officers. The post D.C. sues to block Trump’s federal takeover of its police department as crackdown intensifies appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Firm US retail activity and elevated import costs weakens 50bp Fed cut calls

Firm US retail activity and elevated import costs weakens 50bp Fed cut calls  ING Think

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5 h. ago ICE documents reveal plan to double immigrant detention space this year

ICE documents reveal plan to double immigrant detention space this year  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Priced out in Las Vegas? 5 costly steaks that can cut into tourists' wallets

Las Vegas steakhouses are offering luxury dining experiences with premium wagyu and tomahawk steaks, despite tourism decline due to high resort fees and prices.

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8 h. ago US Fed to cut rates in September and once more this year, say most economists: Reuters poll

US Fed to cut rates in September and once more this year, say most economists: Reuters poll  Reuters

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9 h. ago Leak: Newsom's Gerrymander Will Eliminate 4 of 9 Republican Districts

California Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to gerrymander California's congressional districts will eliminate at least four Republican-held districts, while securing Democratic control of four other contested seats. The post Leak: Newsom’s Gerrymander Will Eliminate 4 of 9 Republican Districts appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

A sea creature sighting, an MBTA extension, and the state’s latest claim to fame are all to be found in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 h. ago Washington District to Buy Assessment Software; Pennsylvania System Needs Help Developing a Strategic Plan

Washington District to Buy Assessment Software; Pennsylvania System Needs Help Developing a Strategic Plan  Education Week

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17 h. ago Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska

n Washington, Trump said there was a 25% chance that the summit would fail, but he also floated the idea that, if the meeting succeeds, he could bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska for a subsequent, three-way meeting. The post Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago Judge Halts White House Effort to Defund Schools With D.E.I. Programs

The Trump administration had asked states to certify that their schools did not practice “illegal D.E.I.” and threatened to cut off billions of dollars from schools that did not comply.

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18 h. ago ‘Loved by many’: Fundraiser launched for woman killed in Hyde Park shooting

Wendy Núñez Calderon was fatally shot on Faraday Street Wednesday morning. Another victim, a man, was injured in the shooting, Boston police said. The post ‘Loved by many’: Fundraiser launched for woman killed in Hyde Park shooting appeared first on Boston.com.

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