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Massachusetts Senate passes statewide school cellphone ban bill

"He's on the same drugs as Gilbert Arenas" - Jason Whitlock trolls co-host for bold take on Angel Reese being more skilled than Aliyah Boston
Veteran sports analyst Jason Whitlock slammed his podcast co-hosts for claiming that Angel Reese is better than Aliyah Boston. In a recent episode of "Fearless" posted on X on Friday, Whitlock argued with YouTubers Jon The Liquidator and Alpha...

Boston School Committee seat open for applications
One Boston School Committee seat will be open for applications for one more week following the departure of member Chantal Lima-Barbosa last month. The new committee member will begin around the start of the 2025-26 school year and serve through...

Boston Marathon bomber's request for judge recusal denied

Mitchell scores 23, Boston and Howard have double-doubles as Fever clip Wings
Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard had double-doubles and the Indiana Fever beat the Dallas Wings 88-78 on Friday night for their season-high fourth straight win despite playing without Caitlin Clark for the sixth...

Boston's Election: Early voting locations approved, more poll workers sought
Election chief: 'Poll pads' will be used to check-in voters for the first time at all precincts The city of Boston’s board of Election commissioners has approved the sites for early voting in the city’s preliminary election, which will begin on...

Is ‘Boston Blue’ Actually Filming in Boston? ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff Gets Backlash After Toronto Set Videos
New York City is part of the Blue Bloods DNA. The CBS drama was set and filmed in the Big Apple during its 14-season run, with the city being its own character in a way. The upcoming spinoff, Boston Blue starring Donnie Wahlberg, has the show’s...

Dodgers ship Dustin May to Boston; acquire reliever Brock Stewart, outfielder Alex Call in deadline deals
In a series of trade deadline deals, the Los Angeles Dodgers shipped starting pitcher Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox while also receiving some outfield and bullpen help on Thursday. The Boston Red Sox acquired right-hander Dustin May from the...

Boston’s mayoral candidates try to win over artists worried about displacement and funding
On Wednesday, Boston’s mayoral candidates made their pitch to the city’s arts and culture sector. Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft and Domingos DaRosa attended a forum at Dorchester’s Strand Theatre moderated by Jared Bowen, host of GBH’s “The...

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey offers plan to offset federal research grant cuts
Healey, speaking from the State House on Thursday, said that her Discovery, Research and Innovation for a Vibrant Economy — or DRIVE — initiative will see $400 million invested in the research done by Bay State hospitals, universities, and...

Boston Red Sox acquire starting pitcher Dustin May from the Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN says
The Boston Red Sox traded for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May on Thursday, according to ESPN.May, 27, is a back-of-the-rotation starter with a 6-7 record and a 4.85 ERA this season.He faced the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing four runs...
Mitchell scores 23, Boston and Howard have double-doubles as Fever beat Wings 88-78
DALLAS (AP) — Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard had double-doubles and the Indiana Fever beat the Dallas Wings 88-78 on Friday night for their season-high fourth-straight win despite playing without Caitlin Clark for...

Aliyah Boston, Candace Parker Team Up To ‘Post Moves’ In Podcast Arena
The duo will discuss topics that will include basketball, life, and whatever else comes to mind Current WNBA player Aliyah Boston and former WNBA MVP Candace Parker have linked up to launch a new podcast titled Post Moves. AMP Media has announced...

Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev suffers setback in appeals court ruling
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has suffered a setback in his death penalty sentencing appeal. Tsarnaev had been trying to toss the federal judge from the case, as the killer fights to dodge a death sentence. But a federal appeals court...

Yahoo! Names Safe Responsible Movers One Of Boston's Best Moving Companies
(MENAFN- GetNews) Boston, MA - Aug 1, 2025 - Safe Responsible Movers is proud to announce its inclusion on Yahoo's list of Best Moving Companies in Boston, further solidifying its position as one of the most trusted and recognized names in the...

Boston struggles to find takers for green roof grants
AFTER OPENING A water bill last year, Ruth Solomon saw an advertisement for a novel program that sought to encourage Boston residents to build green roofs. The 51-year-old mom from Jamaica Plain had been intrigued by the benefits of such roofs,...

Massachusetts Parole Board grants release to man who raped woman, slashed her throat
A man who was sentenced to life in prison for raping a “cognitively-delayed” woman and slashing her throat is being freed by the state parole board. Gary Moody back in 1978 was convicted of rape, assault to murder and other charges in connection...

Defense attorneys refuse new cases in Massachusetts
For months, defense attorneys have refused new cases in Massachusetts, arguing the state's pay rate makes fair representation impossible. Dozens of cases have been dismissed with suspects simply released. Boston Globe courts reporter Sean Cotter...
Massachusetts woman ended up with a bat in her mouth — and $21,000 in medical bills

Boston using new authority to upgrade liquor licenses at restaurants in the city