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After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the U.S.
Politics Consumer groups have mostly focused on Live Nation Entertainment, the company that owns Ticketmaster. Fans arrive at Gillette Stadium for the Taylor Swift concert after riding the commuter line from Boston this past May. Fan frustration over getting tickets to Swift’s tour prompted Congressional hearings and multiple bills in state legislatures. Erin Clark/Globe Staff […]
3 U.S. Marines killed, 20 injured in an aircraft crash in Australia during a training exercise
National News Before Sunday, there had been five fatal crashes of Marine Ospreys since 2012, causing a total of 16 deaths. A MV-22B Osprey is seen coming in to land on the USS America off the coast of Brisbane, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The Australian Defense Department said a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft […]
U.S. intelligence says an intentional explosion brought down Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin’s plane
World News One of the officials said the initial assessment determined it was “very likely” Prigozhin was targeted and that the explosion falls in line with Putin’s “long history of trying to silence his critics.” AP By EMMA BURROWS and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press updated on August 24, 2023 | 4:09 PM WASHINGTON (AP) — […]
Macy’s is opening a new ‘small-format’ store in Boston, one of 12 in the U.S.
Shopping The new store will cater to recent shopping trends with a smaller footprint and a “curated” selection of fashion and beauty products. Macy’s is opening a new small-format store in Boston next month, which will carry a “curated” line of products similar to the Highland, Indiana location pictured here. Courtesy Macy’s Macy’s is opening […]
New England has one of the most iconic national park attractions in the U.S., according to Fodor’s Travel
New England Travel Hikers at Acadia National Park are rewarded with “unforgettable views.” Visitors gather at Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in Maine to view its panoramic vistas during sunrise on July 5, 2021. Stacey Cramp / The New York Times There are many reasons to visit Acadia National Park, billed as the “crown […]
One of the top beer gardens in the U.S. is in Massachusetts, according to USA Today readers
Travel The spot offers live music, food trucks, and more. Guests order seafood at Cisco Brewers on Nantucket. Kristi Palma / Boston.com USA Today readers have raised a figurative glass to a Massachusetts beer garden, naming it among the best in the nation. 5 things to do on Nantucket The publication released a list of […]
5 of America’s top spots for fall foliage in 2023 are in New England, according to U.S. News & World Report
Travel One is in Massachusetts. View of Mount Mansfield, the highest peak in Vermont, from Stowe. Stephen Goodhue / VermontVacation.com It’s no secret that New England reigns supreme when it comes to fall foliage, but U.S. News & World Report has named five local spots among the top in the nation for those wondering where […]
Boston is getting a Google store, one of a handful in the U.S.
Local News This Google retail space will include the sale of tech items such as Pixel phones and Nest devices, as well as Fitbits. Newbury Street is getting a new retail resident to add to the bustling business corridor found in Back Bay. A new Google store, being prepared by Alphabet Inc., will open at […]
A Mass. ski area was the first to open in the U.S. this season
Skiing Guests skied during a fall festival on October 22. A small Massachusetts ski area surprised the skiing world this season by opening first in the country, beating out ski resorts in Colorado. Black Mountain will open this winter after all Skiers were carving turns on a small strip of man-made snow serviced by a […]
4 of the most ‘magical’ Christmas towns in the U.S. are in New England, according to Country Living
Travel These destinations are full of holiday spirit. Main Street at Christmas in Stockbridge. Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce Looking to fill your holiday season with magic? It’s a sure bet at four destinations across New England, according to Country Living. 4 of America’s best Christmas towns are in New England, according to Travel + Leisure […]