75 years ago, the Celtics made history by drafting the NBA’s first Black player
Chuck Cooper was a rookie on the first Celtics team to end the season with a winning record. And a separate pick, Bob Cousy, would eventually become his close friend.
Massive changes at the EPA will roll back much-needed scientific research, environmental experts say
EPA administrator Lee Zeldin promised significant changes at the agency. What does that mean for private citizens and scientists?
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Dozens sworn in as American citizens on Lexington’s historic battlefield
This was the first time a naturalization ceremony has been held on the battlefield. -
Carney Hospital task forces recommends continuing health care services at that site
The working group was established in October with a 90-day deadline to present its recommendations to Gov. Healey and Mayor Wu. The recommendations from the group were published on Tuesday. -
MFA to close Benin Kingdom Gallery
The pieces on display, acquired by a donation from Robert Owen Lehman, will be returned to him. -
Cape Cod lobsterman turned NOAA gear expert caught in federal layoffs
After Rob Martin learned his lobster gear had entangled a humpback whale, he made it his mission to prevent others from repeating that experience. -
Harvard sues Trump administration to stop the freeze of more than $2 billion in grants
The Trump administration recently called for broad reforms at Harvard. After the university refused, the government froze billions of dollars in federal funding.
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