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WBUR News A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.
- For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officerby WBUR on April 17, 2024 at 11:16 pm
Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments.
- Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businessesby WBUR on April 17, 2024 at 11:24 am
"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants."
- Here's what's happened at the 128th Boston Marathonby WBUR on April 16, 2024 at 12:18 pm
It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how you can join the throngs of spectators cheering the racers on.
- Urban renewal battle in Lawrence pits mayor against city councilby WBUR on April 16, 2024 at 11:28 am
Officials are locked in fight over who has the power to transfer city-owned properties. It could be up to a judge to decide who's right.
- What to expect at the 128th Boston Marathonby WBUR on April 14, 2024 at 2:22 pm
WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.
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- Lucas: Up close & personal with Dukakis in ’88 raceby Peter Lucas on April 18, 2024 at 4:54 am
A pair of Secret Service agents met me at Dukakis’ hotel and whisked me up to the top floor and then through a maze of corridors to Dukakis’ suite.
- Shoegaze pioneers Drop Nineteens back in Bostonby Brett Milano on April 18, 2024 at 4:39 am
After a long hiatus, the band plays the Paradise April 19.
- Editorial: Talk isn’t enough – fighting antisemitism takes actionby Boston Herald editorial staff on April 18, 2024 at 4:18 am
To combat antisemitism, one must also combat ignorance.
- ‘Abigail’ a bloody good fright festby Katie Walsh on April 18, 2024 at 4:09 am
If you’ve seen the trailers, you already know that tiny ballerina Abigail is a ferociously terrifying vampire who starts to hunt and feast on each kidnapper.
- What to wear on your spring weekend escapeby Gretta Monahan on April 18, 2024 at 4:07 am
Spring in the Northeast brings out the wanderlust. This is the perfect time to hit the road for a weekend escape. First things first: what to pack?
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- 4/17: CBS Evening Newson April 18, 2024 at 4:01 am
Justice Department nears settlement with Larry Nassar victims; Caitlin Clark’s salary highlights pay disparity between NBA and WNBA
- Here's why less than half a foot of sudden rain in Dubai had such a major impacton April 17, 2024 at 8:31 pm
Dubai was slammed Tuesday with an average year's worth of rain in a single day, halting operations at one of the world's busiest airports and stranding cars on roadways not used to such extreme downpours. Here's why, in some places, less than 6 inches of rain can be so catastrophic.
- At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continueson April 17, 2024 at 5:16 pm
Parts of central Asia, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, have been hit hard by unusually powerful rainstorms and flash floods.
- 9 suspects charged in historic $20 million airport gold heiston April 17, 2024 at 5:04 pm
One year after a brazen gold heist at the Toronto airport, nine suspects have been charged in an investigation police said "belongs in a Netflix series."
- House Republicans unveil foreign aid bills as Johnson pushes forwardon April 17, 2024 at 4:54 pm
House Republican leadership on Wednesday unveiled three bills that are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to approve more foreign aid.
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An extreme, unorthodox, and often provocative or distasteful remedy to a complex problem, generally suggested humorously or satirically. (An allusion to Jonathan Swift’s 1729 essay A Modest Proposal, in which he suggests that the poor of Ireland could alleviate their woes by selling their children as food.)Idiom of the Day provided by TheFreeDictionary.com
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The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution of 1787—referred to collectively as the Bill of Rights—were ratified on December 15, 1791. This landmark document protected American citizens from specific abuses by their government and guaranteed such basic rights as the freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated December 15 as Bill of Rights Day and called upon Americans to observe it with appropriate patriotic ceremonies. More…Today’s Holiday provided by TheFreeDictionary.com
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alimony – From Latin alimonia, "nourishment" or "eating money," from alere, "to nourish," and mony, "result, resulting condition," it first meant "nourishment, support." More…
alumnus, alumna, alumni – Alumnus and alumna stem from Latin alere, "to nourish or be nourished," now by a university; originally alumnus was a pupil and now it is a male graduate. Alumni refers to either sex. More…
coalesce – Meaning "cause to grow together," it is from Latin co- and alere, "nourish." More…
nurture – The verb was formed after the noun, which first referred (c. 1330) to a person's training or breeding. The word can be traced back to Latin nutritus, meaning "to nourish." More…
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- Letters to the Editor: Help a neighborby Letters to the Editor on April 18, 2024 at 4:51 am
In response to editorial on ceasefire I read today’s paper while visiting my in-laws in Lowell and your recent editorial called for a permanent Gaza ceasefire, did not include hostage release. First, Hamas repeatedly declared its intention to carry out multiple Oct 7ths and called for Oct 13th as a day to kill Jews a
- Editorial: No positive signs in discouraging state of housingby Editorial on April 18, 2024 at 4:34 am
As spring moves into full swing, the season that traditionally generates the most home-buying interest can’t dissipate the clouds of limited inventory, rising prices and stubbornly high mortgage rates that conspire to perpetuate this state’s housing crisis. And all signs point to a continuation of this untenable situation, which makes home ownership an unattainable goal
- High school roundup: Lowell Catholic’s Kellen Tesini tosses a no-hitterby Staff Report on April 18, 2024 at 1:54 am
Kellen Tesini enjoyed an afternoon to remember Wednesday. The sophomore tossed a no-hitter and struck out 10 batters in going the distance during Lowell Catholic’s 3-0 victory over Whittier Tech in CAC baseball action. LC (3-1) scored one run in the fourth and two in the fifth. Tesini pitched around six walks. Offensively, Dan Parent
- The Five Minute Readby Melanie Gilbert on April 18, 2024 at 1:28 am
The Five Minute Read highlights things to do, places to go and people to know in the Greater Lowell area. Have news to share? Send it to mgilbert@lowellsun.com.
- Duda: A look back at Dracut High’s first yearby Rebecca Duda on April 18, 2024 at 12:23 am
DRACUT — I was reading the 1936 Dracut Town Report the other day (who doesn’t do this?), and I was intrigued by the report written by the Superintendent of Schools, Charles Randall.
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- Neighborhood Birth Center aims to tackle maternal health disparitiesby Malcolm Johnson on April 18, 2024 at 12:29 am
Black birthing individuals have two to three times the maternal mortality and morbidity risk as white individuals. Nashira Baril, founder of the Neighborhood Birth Center in Boston, knows of the disparities in maternal health all too well. “There is a crisis in maternal health, and it bears down inequitably to communities of color, particularly around Black folks in this country. And that has everything to do with racism being embedded in every structure of society,” she said. “It doesn’t have anything to do with genetics or being predispositioned to a bad outcome. It has everything to do with living Black in a country that wasn’t designed for us to thrive.” This Black Maternal Health Week, the New Commonwealth Fund is granting $300,000 to the Neighborhood Birth Center. The Neighborhood Birth Center is using the money to open Boston’s first and only community birth center that emphasizes midwifery care in Roxbury. “Queen size bed, huge walk-in shower, a birthing tub that you could get in but your partner or anyone else who’s on your team, if you want, could get in there with you,” Baril said.
- Boston brings on first chief climate officerby Jericho Tran on April 17, 2024 at 11:05 pm
At a time when harsh storms, hot days and rising sea levels have become a reality for Boston, the mayor’s office is now looking to target these issues with a new position. Brian Swett, a native of Newton, Massachusetts, will soon become the city’s first chief climate officer. He says he’s looking to reduce carbon emissions by 2050, and addressing climate change resilience along the coast. “You’re seeing projects move forward in Moakley Park, Piers Park, on Border Street, where we’re taking action to protect against existing flooding,” said Swett. Swett says he also plans on organizing a new climate cabinet. “It’s an evolution, really, of Boston’s nation-leading work in organizing the cabinet officials to hold ourselves accountable,” he said. “Swett is a nationally recognized leader in climate change and sustainability strategy with over two decades of leadership experience in municipal government, private sector real estate development, federal government, and non-profit sectors,” Mayor Michelle Wu said in a statement Wednesday. “He combines his advanced business, policy, and science background to lead effective policy development and management for built and natural environments.” Swett will officially move into his new role as chief climate officer on June 10.
- Framingham crash sends 2 to hospitalon April 17, 2024 at 9:13 pm
Two people were hospitalized Wednesday after a crash in Framingham, according to Massachusetts State Police. The crash took place at the intersection of Edgell Road and Brook Street. Framingham police say it occurred around 7:30 p.m. and involved one vehicle. Police say one person was airlifted and another was transported to a hospital by ambulance. Aerial footage showed severe damage, with pieces of the vehicle scattered across the street. “I’m in shock, to see a car split in half,” said Bianca Divincenzo. Police in Framingham said Edgell Road would be shut down between Central Street and Frost Street as crews responded. No further information was immediately available.
- Boston police seek missing Dorchester manon April 17, 2024 at 9:03 pm
Police in Boston are looking for a Dorchester man who has been missing since this weekend. The Boston Police Department said Wednesday that 31-year-old Dovany Pardovany was last seen around 10 a.m. Sunday in the Jacobs Street area. Pardovany is described as being a 6-7, 315-pound Black man with brown eyes, a curly Afro and a beard, police said. When he was last seen, Pardovany was wearing black jeans, a black jacket, a black backpack and white sneakers. Police say Pardovany suffers from mental health issues and can be aggressive. Anyone with information is asked to call 617-343-4712 or dial 911. Anonymous tips can also be left by calling 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting “TIP” to 27463.
- 2 arrested after chase of stolen vehicle in Berkley, Mass. State Police sayby Mike Pescaro on April 17, 2024 at 7:41 pm
Aerial footage from the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing helicopter shows a chase that ended with two arrests in Berkley. State police say troopers tried to stop a stolen vehicle shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday. The driver fled and was followed onto Route 79 northbound, but troopers stopped chasing the vehicle when it exited onto local roads. The Air Wing helicopter was able to locate the vehicle and track it as it got onto Route 24 northbound. Officers with the Berkley Police Department surrounded it after it exited the highway and went into a loop subdivision. Three people bailed out of the vehicle and were caught within a few minutes, according to authorities. State police say 21-year-old Alexia Springer and 19-year-old Kobe West, both of Fall River, were arrested. They did not give any information about the third person. Both suspects are charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle. West is also charged with driving with a revoked license, reckless operation, failure to stop, a marked lanes violation and speeding. There were five outstanding warrants for West’s arrest, police said, but the nature of those charges was not clear.