9 people killed in fire at Fall River assisted living facility
Several firefighters and union leaders said the city's fire companies were understaffed, hampering their ability to save more people.

Wu: Mass and Cass is ‘One step forward, two steps back, three steps forward’
The mayor acknowledged increased drug activity in the South End and other neighborhoods, but said the situation is improving overall.
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JetBlue plane ‘veered’ off Logan’s runway
A JetBlue flight “rolled into the grass area” off the runway, a Massport spokesperson told GBH News. -
Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from Boston City Council on July 4th
Fernandes Anderson’s last day will be the Fourth of July. -
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How has the FBI changed under Trump? In Boston, agents are more involved in local actions.
The Boston FBI's questioning of climate change activists, its collaboration with ICE on immigration raids, its focus on the Pro-Palestinian student movement, and national FBI director Kash Patel's vow to go after Trump's ideological enemies are all raising concerns among left-wing activists in the region. -
Local leaders count on $1 billion boost from next year’s World Cup
Massachusetts will host seven matches of the iconic tournament in 2026.
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