Latinx news: As ICE increases airport arrests, PROTECT Act aims to limit their powers
Under the Radar delves into the latest headlines in Latinx news, including courting the Latino vote this fall and a Latina Power hat causing political debate.
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A year after deadly Fall River fire, how safe are assisted living residences?
A fire killed 10 residents of Gabriel House in Fall River. Now, fire officials and advocates say there’s been progress — but more needs to be done. -
Brigham and Women’s nurses return to work, ending largest nursing strike in Mass. history
Thousands of nurses walked off the picket line on Monday to return to work still without a contract -
Colombian man killed in Maine ICE shooting was not subject of arrest warrant
"I know that situations like these are alarming and frightening," Gov. Janet Mills said in a statement late Monday morning. -
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Tall Ships sail into Boston, yet another chance for locals and tourists alike to celebrate
The event is part of Sail Boston 2026 and the final stop of Sail250, a maritime celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. -
‘We know that these are preventable’: Friends mourn bike advocate Louisa Gag, killed by driver
Gag, who worked as a transportation planner for the city of Boston, was killed by the driver of a truck on Thursday while riding her bicycle on Tremont Street. -
As feds extend work permit date for Haitians, some Mass. employers preemptively cut workers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Friday that employment authorization for Haitians with temporary protected status is valid until July 24. -
The World Cup transformed Greater Boston. Will it last?
“We’re not considered a fun place,” one frank East Bostonian said.
