MLB
Boston Red Sox Star Has Fractured Rib, No Timetable For Return
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas has a fractured rib. Manager Alex Cora offered no timetable for a return, further testing the injury-riddled Red Sox.
NBA
Celtics Reserve Sam Hauser Makes NBA History Vs Wizards Sunday
Boston Celtics reserve wing Sam Hauser enjoyed the most prolific evening of his career from distance... and carved out a unique place in NBA history, to boot.
Joe Biden faces MAGA fury after Haitian migrant arrested in rape
A Haitian national is being held without bond for allegedly raping a disabled 15-year-old girl in a migrant shelter.
What John Adams taught a soon-to-be nation about the rule of law, mob rule
The most important trial in their nation's Colonial history has much to teach Americans.
Migrant convicted of sex crime arrested by ICE over a year later
The man was detained last month as part of a program targeting "noncitizen sex offenders."
Rescue cat refuses to eat food unless it comes with side salad
Dina Moeller told Newsweek that her cat Shaggy's tastes are not just limited to salads: "He's very much like a dog."
Woman makes "horrifying" discovery about mom's homemade apple pie
Sarah McGonagall's mom insisted she had followed the traditional family recipe, but did make one telling admission to her daughter.
Muslim city council member rejects oath of office during swearing in
The city councilor insisted on a "prayer," rather than reciting her oath, during the swearing-in ceremony this week.
Christmas Day "swatting" incidents target politicians
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was swatted on Christmas Day for what, she said, was the eighth time.
News
Hawaii's gotten more snow this winter than New York City, Boston combined
Late November snowfall dumped 5 inches of snow in Hawaii. Meanwhile, numbers are much lower for New York City and Boston.
Boston mayor's "Electeds of Color" event sparks backlash after email error
An annual event for members of Boston City Council who are people of color caused a backlash when white councilors were uninvited.
Woman accused of murdering police officer boyfriend hopes for new probe
Karen Read is accused of driving her SUV into her boyfriend after an argument.
Sustainability
The future of urban farming sits along Fenway's Green Monster
Red Sox fans are feasting on produce from a sustainable garden that showcases the potential of organic, urban agriculture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
How Great Dane adopted a widow as his "new grandma" in heartwarming tale
United by a chance encounter, the strangers are now close friends as they hike weekly on the Boston trail.
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NewsHigh school debate benefits reading scores and soft skills, new study finds
The study found that participating in policy debate improves students' critical thinking skills and positively impacts their likelihood of going to college.
Video of Bud Light being sold as "mystery lager" goes viral
A clip showing a Bud Light tap being replaced with a question mark has attracted 3.5 million views on Twitter.
Delta plane switches directions mid-flight after anonymous threat
An "anonymous third-party" reported to police that a passenger had made concerning threats about the flight's safety.
Seagulls that 'fear no man' plague Boston restaurant
The aggressive birds have been sweeping down snatching hotdogs from customers' hands.
'Taillight murder' accused Karen Read explains her version of events
Karen Read and her attorney have accused the Massachusetts State Police of a coverup regarding the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have a key fashion designer in common
Since 2013, French fashion designer Roland Mouret has become a favorite designer for both Kate, the Princess of Wales, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.
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MentorsFormer debater goes from "goofy" teacher to coach to Boston league manager
Douglas Matute, who oversees a Debate en Español program, moved to the U.S. at age 15 and didn't speak any English but had "a stubbornness to not fall behind."
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TeamsBoston coach encourages debate "no matter what language you speak"
Boston International Newcomers Academy debate coach Lorenis Nova says that the activity "stays with you from beginning to end."
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EventsSpanish-language debate program helps "ostracized" students feel included
The Chicago Debates program director said Debate en Español shows students that they should be involved in civic discourse in their native language.
Attorney arrested over string of rapes and kidnappings in Boston
Matthew J. Nilo, 35, was arrested in connection with the crimes that occurred in the Charlestown district of the city in 2007 and 2008.
I quit smoking with a secret weapon
I smoked a pack of cigarettes a day—now I haven't had one in years.
I was expected to tip for an ice cream cone. It was ridiculous
I have never seen anything like it as a patron or staff.
St. John's Prep active shooter report prompts Danvers school lockdown
State and local police in Massachusetts were on the scene after reports came in about a potential shooter.
Five bombshell claims about Rachael Rollins, U.S. attorney, revealed
Two scathing reports found the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney to have committed "among the most egregious transgressions" a federal watchdog ever investigated.
Prince William's "territorial" Kate Middleton gestures caught on camera
A compilation video of William's gestures toward Kate has gone viral on TikTok.