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Parents, educators defend Lexington schools’ diversity curriculum after petition
The Boston Globe Andrew Harris a parent and educator in Lexington. Tannner Pearson for The Boston Globe By Daniel Kool, Sean Cotter, The Boston Globe updated on September 7, 2023 | 11:59 AM A town known for its battle green is now the latest front in the fight over classes about gender and sexual orientation, […]
Revere man charged for allegedly assaulting roommate, brutally killing dog
Local News The suspect was found covered in blood, asking police to kill him, according to officials. A Revere man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting his roommate and brutally killing his dog. Don Algeni, 57, was arraigned last week on charges of animal cruelty, malicious killing or injury to a domestic animal, and assault and […]
After robbery, Plymouth leaders unite for gift to Walmart worker
Local News Three panhandlers forced an autistic man to give them $150 outside the Plymouth Walmart where he works, police said. Police and other local leaders gather outside a Walmart in Plymouth to give money to an employee who was allegedly robbed there. Plymouth Police Department After he was robbed outside the Plymouth store where […]
Voice deepfakes are coming for your bank balance
Technology Customer data such as bank account details that have been stolen by hackers — and are widely available on underground markets — help scammers pull off these attacks. By Emily Flitter and Stacy Cowley, New York Times Service September 7, 2023 | 9:22 AM This spring, Clive Kabatznik, an investor in Florida, called his […]
Mayor Wu declares heat emergency as school year starts in Boston
Weather As heat and humidity blanket the city, the National Weather Service has warned of heat index values as high as 97 degrees. A 9-year-old child becomes one with the spray at a Boston splash pad, one of several tools the city is using to help keep its residents cool during a two-day heat emergency […]
Pennsylvania murderer escaped by scaling a wall topped with razor wire, prison official says
Crime Danelo Cavalcante received a life sentence last month for killing his ex-girlfriend, Deborah Brandao, in front of her children in 2021, and escaped while awaiting transfer to state prison. Escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante. Chester County District Attorney’s Office via AP By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA and BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI, Associated Press September 7, 2023 | 8:41 AM […]
Parents should discuss ‘One Chip Challenge’ with their children, Worcester DA says after teen’s death
Local News “We urge parents to discuss this with their children and advise them not to partake in this activity,” Joseph Early Jr. wrote on Facebook Wednesday. In the wake of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death, following his participation in the “One Chip Challenge,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. is recommending parents discuss the […]
Lawrence man drowns swimming off Hampton Beach
Local News A good Samaritan rescued a Lawrence man who was calling for help at the beach, but another swimmer drowned. A Lawrence man drowned at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire Tuesday evening. A 27-year-old Lawrence man drowned swimming off Hampton Beach in New Hampshire Tuesday evening, according to New Hampshire State Police. Around 7:30 […]
Man arrested after allegedly stealing MBTA van with disabled passenger inside and crashing into cars in O’Neill Tunnel
Crime The man was arrested after a police pursuit. He allegedly struck three cars in the O’Neill Tunnel. A man allegedly stole an MBTA RIDE van with a passenger inside in Woburn Wednesday afternoon. Transit Police Authorities arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly stole an MBTA van with a disabled passenger inside […]
Emu evades Lakeville Animal Control for over a week
Local News The emu has been on the loose in Lakeville since at least Aug. 27, police say. There is an emu on the loose in Lakeville, and it appears to be highly skilled at evading law enforcement. After over a week of searching, Lakeville Animal Control still has not caught the wily Australian bird. […]