Fabian Schmidt speaks out for the first time since his detention
The green card holder, originally from Germany, plans to pursue legal action for 'dehumanizing' ordeal.

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.
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Kraft criticizes Wu, offers a ‘recovery first’ plan for Mass and Cass
The mayoral candidate said Michelle Wu’s housing-focused model has failed to properly address Mass. and Cass. -
Tariffs creating traffic at some car dealerships
Sweeping new tariffs that could jack up car prices by thousands of dollars are creating bumper-to-bumper traffic at car dealership lots. -
Federal judge in Mass. considers arguments in parole programs case
Monday’s hearing — to decide just how broadly these arguments should apply, and to whom — was the first step in a case filed by many who fled to the United States from their home countries. -
What to know about Mike Kennealy, Healey’s first Republican challenger for governor
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Mike Kennealy, a former Charlie Baker deputy, launches campaign for governor
Mike Kennealy, a former private equity manager who spent four years as state housing and economic development secretary under Gov. Charlie Baker, declared his candidacy for governor on Monday.
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