State’s drop in overdose deaths is double national average. Health experts credit harm reduction
Public health leaders say the state's harm-reduction approach to drug addiction is helping reduce deaths.
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2026 World Cup in Massachusetts
A monument on Boston Common hides the city’s ties to soccer
As Boston hosts seven FIFA World Cup games over the next two months, some sports historians say the city’s historical connections to soccer are often overlooked.
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Federal prosecutors launch team to probe benefits, voter fraud in Mass.
U.S. Attorney Leah Foley says the $9 million in fraud she's identified so far is the "tip of the iceberg." -
Boston launches push to teach every high school grad to use AI critically
The new program is funded through a $1 million seed grant from entrepreneur Paul English. -
How We Love: Christina Lauren started in fanfiction. Now they’re New York Times best-sellers.
From Under The Radar, a conversation with the celebrated romance authors Christina Lauren about their path from ‘Twilight’ fanfiction to traditional romance-publishing success. -
Despite fraud allegations, some Croft School parents say their only focus is on saving it
The for-profit private school in Boston and Providence is on the verge of insolvency after its founder allegedly hid millions in debt as part of what one parent called a "Ponzi scheme" in a lawsuit. -
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