22 Sep, 2026

BC swimmers and divers drop their lawsuit after judge declines to reinstate team amid alleged hazing

College Sports On Thursday, a state judge rejected the Boston College athletes’ bid to get their team reinstated during an investigation into hazing allegations. Boston College administrators have placed the swim and dive team on hiatus. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Staff, File Members of the Boston College swimming and diving team have dropped their lawsuit against […]

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Longtime Boston radio host Kevin Karlson dies unexpectedly

Media 100.7 WZLX announced Friday morning that Karlson, who had hosted the station’s morning show since 2005, passed away in his sleep overnight. 100.7 WZLX host Kevin Karlson died unexpectedly at the age of 60 overnight. WZLX Kevin Karlson, a longtime morning show host on Boston classic rock radio station 100.7 WZLX-FM, died in his […]

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Bates College remains on lockdown more than a day after fear gripped campus

Local News The campus of Bates College in Lewiston is situated about halfway between the two locations where a mass shooter took 18 lives Wednesday night. Bates College remained on lockdown as roommates Nora Fox (left) and Isabelle Larson sat on the grass at dusk Thursday to get a breath of fresh air. John Tlumacki/Boston […]

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Boston City Council At-Large Race: Henry Santana

Politics “I am determined to use my voice and my platform to advocate for policies that promote equity, justice, and opportunity, and to working collaboratively with everyone to build a stronger, more resilient city.” Henry Santana. Henry Santana, 28, is originally from the Dominican Republic, but grew up in Mission Hill. Santana formerly worked as […]

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A Colorado company settled a suit for $23,500. It tried to pay with loose coins.

National News The loose collection of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters apparently weighed more than 6,500 pounds. By Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post October 27, 2023 | 8:52 AM A Colorado welding company agreed in July to pay $23,500 to settle a lawsuit that a subcontractor had filed against it. And JMF Enterprises did pay – […]

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Biden will face a primary bid from Rep. Dean Phillips, who says Democrats need to focus on future

Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. […]

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Israel strikes the outskirts of Gaza City during a second ground raid in as many days

World News The airstrikes have flattened entire neighborhoods, causing a level of death and destruction unseen in the last four wars between Israel and Hamas. Palestinians inspect the rubble of destroyed buildings following Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. AP Photo/Mohammed Dahman By WAFAA SHURAFA and […]

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Amid massive search for mass killing suspect, Maine residents remain behind locked doors

Local News Police are searching for U.S. Army Reservist Robert Card, 40, who is wanted in the shooting deaths of 18 people at a bowling alley and a bar in nearby Lewiston. At least 13 others were wounded in the rampage. Law enforcement officials gather in the road leading to the Bowdoin, Maine home of […]

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