US June 17, 2024 3 inmates charged in prison killing of Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger set for plea hearing, sentencing Three inmates accused of beating notorious Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger to death in prison in 2018 are slated to appear in court Monday for a plea hearing and sentencing.
Massachusetts June 16, 2024 8 injured in Massachusetts pop-up party shooting Eight people were injured in a shooting at a Methuen, Massachusetts, "pop-up party" early Sunday. Two are reportedly in critical condition.
Border security June 12, 2024 Migrants continue to stream into Boston airport as more than 100 sleep on the floor Over 100 migrants were pictured sleeping on the floor with makeshift beds and air mattresses while surrounded by luggage at Boston's Logan International Airport.
US protests June 10, 2024 Dozens of Pro-Palestinian protesters called for ceasefire outside NBA Finals Game 2 in Boston Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were outside TD Garden in Boston calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, as fans were filing into the arena for game two of the NBA Finals.
Media June 10, 2024 Ex-California mayor praises guaranteed basic income, says critics are ‘unenlightened,’ ‘out of touch’ According to a report from the Boston Globe, a guaranteed basic income program seems to be a viable idea considering its positive reception from recipients in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts June 6, 2024 Massachusetts woman charged with shooting 2 people, believed to be her parents A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Bedford, Massachusetts, on Thursday on murder, unlawful weapon possession, and assault and battery charges.
HEALTH June 5, 2024 Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’ Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
Boston June 4, 2024 Boston Police crack down on 3 major food delivery companies' 'reckless drivers' Boston officials are attempting to crack down on “dangerous and unlawful" behavior by food delivery workers driving motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters.
Media June 3, 2024 Boston lawmakers considering defunding police for third year in a row draws outrage: 'Absurdly irresponsible' Boston lawmakers are considering cutting $18 million from law enforcement in their budget amendments, drawing outrage from the head of a Boston police union.
Media June 2, 2024 Boston Mayor Wu's plan to give children voting power criticized by city councilor: 'Unserious' A Boston city councilor bashed a proposal from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration to allow children power in deciding budgeting priorities.
IMMIGRATION May 30, 2024 Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.