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.

Musician Naomi Westwater brings spirituality to the forefront with ‘Cycle and Change’
The folk and jazz record is inspired by the Wheel of the Yea.
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Massachusetts has diversified its state workforce, but some agencies lag behind
Employees in state agencies — overall — are approximately as diverse as the state population. But some state agencies have barely moved the needle on diversity. -
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches re-election campaign
Wu softened her rhetoric on Washington, taking aim instead on local opponents. -
Large crowd converges on Boston Common for ‘Hands Off!’ protest
The Boston rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations across the United States. -
Trump administration accidentally tells some Ukrainian refugees to leave US
The Department of Homeland Security said it sent the message "in error"
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