As global attitudes toward the US sour, Boston braces for drop in tourism
The city's tourism agency is expecting a 10% drop in international visitors this year.
Think of a place on Earth, or even in your own body. ‘We find plastics there.’
New research shows plastic is more prevalent below the ocean’s surface than many previously believed.
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Mariano: House budget pitch won’t raise taxes on Bay Staters
The House speaker said his chamber will focus on the state’s “affordability crisis” in their budget proposal. -
Local suicide prevention hotline sees spike after Red Sox Duran shares his struggles
Samaritans were already seeing callers reach out in recent weeks, stressed about the current national climate, and they’re hoping for more dollars from the state to meet demand. -
Mass. auditor to release communications with attorney general over audit
Diana DiZoglio believes the attorney general will not represent her office in court. -
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Were Paul Revere’s political cartoons more influential than his midnight ride?
The Bostonian is best known for his perilous horseback journey 250 years ago. But scholars say his art helped fan the flames of dissent.
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