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More than 270 priests in Massachusetts abused children over decades, probe finds

More than 270 priests in Massachusetts abused children over decades, probe finds

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - More than 270 Catholic clerics sexually abused nearly 1,000 children across three Massachusetts dioceses over decades, according to an investigative report the state's attorney general released on Wednesday.
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Lindsay Clancy's defense shifts strategy in bid to avert retrial

Lindsay Clancy's defense shifts strategy in bid to avert retrial

By Nate Raymond and Luc Cohen Sept 29 (Reuters) - Lindsay Clancy's lawyers argued on Tuesday that prosecutors had not proven the Massachusetts woman killed her three children in 2023, in a shift from their previous defense that she was not criminally responsible because of mental illness.
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Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial

Lindsay Clancy returns to court for key hearing after US murder case mistrial

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Lindsay Clancy will return to court on Tuesday for a key hearing, as prosecutors weigh whether to retry the Massachusetts woman on murder charges for killing her three young children in 2023 and her lawyers push for the case's dismissal.
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Harvard sued by US agency seeking records in anti-white hiring probe

Harvard sued by US agency seeking records in anti-white hiring probe

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit seeking to force Harvard University to turn over records for an investigation into whether the Ivy League school's hiring practices are discriminatory, particularly against white men.
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Massachusetts man accused of holding woman captive for 6 weeks

Massachusetts man accused of holding woman captive for 6 weeks

A Massachusetts man faces kidnapping and trafficking charges after authorities say a woman was held captive for about six weeks.
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How Much of Boston Is Actually Built on Filled-In Land?

How Much of Boston Is Actually Built on Filled-In Land?

Boston, the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, has undergone a profound urban evolution since its founding in 1630. Established by Puritan ...
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Why Parts of Boston Were Once Underwater

Why Parts of Boston Were Once Underwater

Boston, the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, is renowned not only for its historical significance but also for its excellence in educatio...
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Red Sox News & Links: Payton Tolle to start Game 1 of Wild Card Series vs. Yankees

Red Sox News & Links: Payton Tolle to start Game 1 of Wild Card Series vs. Yankees

We’ve known who would be starting in the Wild Card series for a while now, but we didn’t know in what order they’d pitch. And that matters in a short series — a lot. In Cam Schlittler, the Red Sox are going up against the best pitcher in the American League tomorrow night. They need […]
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Propose Task Force to Investigate Indoor Air Quality in Highly-Impacted Communities

Massachusetts Lawmakers Propose Task Force to Investigate Indoor Air Quality in Highly-Impacted Communities

Representatives Judith A. Garcia of Chelsea and Samantha Montaño of Boston have filed House Bill H.2427 in the Massachusetts General Court. This bill proposes the establishment of a task force to investigate and address indoor air quality issues within specific highly-impacted communities across the state. The petition, accompanied by the bill, has been referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health. The legislative history indicates that the bill was referred to the Public Health committee in both the House and Senate on February 27, 2025, and a hearing was scheduled for June 11, 2025. The reporting date for the bill was extended to October 9, 2025, when it was accompanied by a new draft, H4590. The initiative highlights a legislative focus on environmental health disparities and the potential for targeted interventions in areas disproportionately affected by poor indoor air quality.
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Rainy Day Expected in Boston with Gusty Winds

Rainy Day Expected in Boston with Gusty Winds

Boston, MA is set to experience a rainy day on September 28, 2026, with consistent precipitation throughout the day. Rainfall amounts are expected to vary hourly, with heavier rain occurring between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, reaching up to 1.49 mm per hour. Temperatures will remain steady at around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping slightly to 14°C (57°F) in the evening. Winds will be gusty, coming from the north-northeast at speeds of up to 27 km/h (17 mph). Humidity levels will stay high, ranging from 82% to 97%, contributing to the damp conditions. Atmospheric pressure will gradually decrease, starting at 1011.02 hPa in the morning and dropping to 1009.63 hPa by late afternoon.
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Watertown Lab Market Sees Vacancy Rate Drop Amid Increased Leasing Activity

Watertown Lab Market Sees Vacancy Rate Drop Amid Increased Leasing Activity

Watertown Lab Market Sees Vacancy Rate Drop Amid Increased Leasing Activity
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Storm uncovers shipwreck buried for more than a century on Nantucket

Storm uncovers shipwreck buried for more than a century on Nantucket

A nor’easter eroded Nantucket’s south shore, exposing timbers believed to be from an 1884 shipwreck whose crew was rescued in a daring storm.