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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The Old South Church bell tolls for marathon winners. He gets to ring it.
David Vogan has been ringing the bell to mark the marathon’s victors since the ’90s. -
‘So critical’: Chelsea, Everett lose $50M in FEMA dollars to prevent flooding
A flood barrier project one leader called the “pinnacle of government efficiency” faces an uncertain future after losing its funding this month. -
Worcester Public Schools superintendent stepping down in June
Rachel Monárrez accepted a superintendent position in California. -
Harvard community protests Trump's move to strip tax-exempt status, student visas
The White House is trying to strip Harvard’s tax-exempt status and its ability to enroll foreign students. -
MIT economist Jon Gruber says Trump tariffs are ‘policy by petulance’
Trump's tariff policies will actually hurt American manufacturing, says Gruber.
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