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“Our campus is hurting, our community is hurting, and it is right that we have come together to acknowledge that pain,” said Patricia Poitevien, Brown VP for campus life, at a memorial for students who were killed during the Dec. 13 mass shooting.
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‘No single path to healing’: Brown University remembers 2 students killed in December shooting - The Boston Globe
“Our campus is hurting, our community is hurting, and it is right that we have come together to acknowledge that pain,” Patricia Poitevien, Brown’s vice president for campus life, said at the memorial Saturday.
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President Trump said his administration’s new TrumpRx website will offer the cheapest prices in the world for 43 brand-name drugs, and counting. But about half of them are already available as generics, usually for much less.
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TrumpRx claims to offer the lowest prices. But many drugs have cheaper generics
STAT analysis: Many of the prescription drugs on TrumpRx are available elsewhere as cheaper generics.
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The American Civil Liberties Union is urging Brown University and five other colleges with Providence campuses to reject the city’s request to share campus camera feeds with Providence’s Real Time Crime Center.
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R.I. ACLU asks Brown University and other colleges not to share video feeds with Providence police - The Boston Globe
ACLU raises privacy concerns, citing the Trump administration’s crackdown on campus protests and attempts to revoke F-1 visas for foreign students.
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The Super Bowl is this weekend, which means a little bit of football, a lot of wings, and the only time of the year anyone pays attention to commercials.
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If Rhode Island had its own Super Bowl ad - The Boston Globe
Rhode Map asked some of the state’s most creative minds to come up with a Rhode Island-themed Super Bowl ad.
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Olympics Day 1: In addition to a daily postcard from a Globe journalist in Italy, we'll have your TV schedule and event highlights right here every day of the 2026 Olympics.
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Winter Olympics Day 1 primer: Let the Games begin - The Boston Globe
In addition to a daily postcard from a Globe journalist in Italy, we'll have your TV schedule and event highlights right here every day of the 2026 Olympics.
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🏈 Here’s everything you need to read before New England faces the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara on Sunday.
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‘Dejection vs. joy’: A Globe photographer on the moment that sent the Patriots to the Super Bowl - The Boston Globe
And here’s everything you need to read before New England faces the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara on Sunday.
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Lindsay Clancy kept asking the medical system for help. The system kept moving her along.
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Lindsay Clancy kept asking the medical system for help. The system kept moving her along. - The Boston Globe
Two new lawsuits paint a picture, in terrifying detail, of how the health system failed Lindsay Clancy and her family.
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The Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins combined have won seven championships in the new millennium. The Patriots can match that total Sunday.
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The Patriots have been our region’s best local sports franchise this century, and it’s not even close - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins combined have won seven championships in the new millennium. The Patriots can match that total Sunday.
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“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly,” Camron Guthrie said in a video posted on social media.
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Savannah Guthrie’s family renews plea to mother’s kidnapper, while sheriff says they have no suspect - The Boston Globe
“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly,” Camron Guthrie said in a video posted on social media.
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This is a story about an immigration arrest, a cemetery, and a missing wallet. They are all tied to a chaotic incident in June.
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An ICE arrest, a scuffle, a cemetery, and a missing wallet play central roles in unusual court hearing - The Boston Globe
In an unusual hearing that unfolded in federal court, a magistrate judge probed agents for answers: What happened at the cemetery?
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A two-alarm fire broke out at the historic Castle Hill Inn on Thursday night, prompting guests and hotel staff to evacuate the luxury 19th-century property.
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Two-alarm fire breaks out at historic Castle Hill Inn in Newport, R.I. - The Boston Globe
The cause of the blaze at the 19th-century structure was under investigation on Friday, officials said. No injuries were reported.
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The Rhode Island Senate on Thursday voted 27 to 8 to confirm former Senate majority leader Michael J. McCaffrey as a state District Court judge despite criticism of his voting record on abortion, same-sex marriage, and guns.
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R.I. Senate confirms former majority leader McCaffrey as state judge - The Boston Globe
The Senate voted 27 to 8 for McCaffrey, who faced opposition because of his voting record on abortion, same-sex marriage, and gun legislation.
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Our weather pattern is about to get a little dicey over the next 72 hours. Friday will remain mostly quiet, but we’ll see increasing clouds with a minor winter storm entering New England from the west when most of us call it a night.
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Increasing clouds on Friday before storm enters late - The Boston Globe
A shot of light snow is expected overnight Friday through much of Saturday.
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They had their first date and wedding at Warren’s Bywater. Now they’re opening Kingfish in the same space.
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They had their first date and wedding at Warren’s Bywater. Now they’re opening Kingfish in the same space. - The Boston Globe
Kingfish will be a seafood-driven bistro with a thoughtful children’s menu and emphasis on Portuguese and Spanish wines.
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New Hampshire is the “envy of New England,” a state that has “held the line” against an income tax, a sales tax, and more, Governor Kelly Ayotte touted during her State of the State address Thursday.
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After one year on the job, N.H. Governor Ayotte announces new reading, nuclear power initiatives - The Boston Globe
In her State of the State address, Governor Kelly Ayotte said New Hampshire stands apart from its neighbors in New England.
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HGTV designer Alison Victoria remodeled a Vermont home after comedian Retta dubbed it "Ugliest House in America" in the Feb. 4 finale.
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Before and after: In New England, the ‘Ugliest House in America’ gets a makeover - The Boston Globe
HGTV designer Alison Victoria remodeled a Vermont home after comedian Retta dubbed it "Ugliest House in America" in the Feb. 4 finale.
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A year ago, the Patriots ranked 22nd in both scoring defense and yards allowed. This season, they allowed the fourth-fewest points in the league and the eighth-fewest yards.
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In the NFL, does defense really win championships? - The Boston Globe
A year ago, the Patriots ranked 22nd in both scoring defense and yards allowed. This season, they allowed the fourth-fewest points in the league and the eighth-fewest yards.
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Ice dams can damage roofs and homes. Here’s how to spot, prevent, and remove them.
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Got an ice dam? Here’s what to do. - The Boston Globe
Ice dams can damage roofs and homes. Here’s how to spot, prevent, and remove them.
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In the ongoing saga of the eroding edge of the Outer Cape, another house bites the dust. And this house was, according to local news reports, the birthplace of the Watergate scandal.
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Cape Cod house with Watergate ties falls victim to eroding bluff - The Boston Globe
Due to erosion, on Feb. 3, demolition began on Eastham's Bartlett House, bringing to the forefront its connection to the Watergate scandal.
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The Celtics are trading Chris Boucher to the Jazz. Follow trade deadline live updates.
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The Celtics are trading Chris Boucher to the Jazz. Follow trade deadline live updates. - The Boston Globe
The Celtics have already traded Boucher and Anfernee Simons before the deadline.
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Opposing a nominee to lead the Federal Reserve is familiar territory for Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren.
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Elizabeth Warren says Kevin Warsh is ‘so much more dangerous’ than the other Fed chair nominees - The Boston Globe
The Massachusetts Democrat said Warsh would do President Trump's bidding in a break with the central bank’s independence that would threaten the economy.
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Once a common sight, those mid-range gym options — with monthly memberships under $100, offering manageable crowds and comfortable amenities while forgoing the frills of luxury clubs — are disappearing.
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‘I’d rather overpay and be comfortable.’ As mid-budget gyms die out, patrons face tough choices. - The Boston Globe
Once a common sight, those mid-range options — with monthly memberships under $100, offering manageable crowds and comfortable amenities while forgoing the frills of luxury clubs — are disappearing.
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There's no way we’ll be seeing the type of snow that fell two weeks ago, but you may need to break out the shovel.
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What to know about clipper storm headed to New England and how much snow to expect - The Boston Globe
There's no way we’ll be seeing the type of snow that fell two weeks ago, but you may need to break out the shovel.
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Start pouring the wine (and the coffee milk). Bravo has announced the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” will premiere on Thursday, April 2 at 9 p.m.
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Mark your calendars: ‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ debuts April 2 - The Boston Globe
The new series follows the women across the state to spots like a gilded mansion in Newport and Block Island.
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“The state is entering what will be a difficult and acrimonious election season,” departing R.I. DOT director Peter Alviti said in a statement. “I have worked too hard to build a reputation I am proud of to allow myself to become a political pawn.”
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Departing R.I. DOT director says he did not want to become a ‘political pawn’ - The Boston Globe
DOT Director Alviti says he was not fired by Governor McKee and is retiring because he has accomplished a lot. " I’m leaving on my own terms, plain and simple," he said.
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The Providence City Council's “rent stabilization” plan will launch a fierce debate in the coming months between council members and Mayor Brett Smiley, who has said he would veto the ordinance as written. The Globe's
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Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor’s startup, Boomband, announced it had received $4 million in seed equity funding from several New England venture capital firms, led by Boston Seed Capital.
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Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor returns to job-market business, with AI - The Boston Globe
Taylor's new company, Boomband, is starting with New England employers and job seekers, but aims to go nationwide by the end of the year.
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Through a new program, Women & Infants Hospital will pay thousands of dollars in student loans for nursing students who commit to working at the Providence health care facility upon finishing school.
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Women & Infants Hospital launches loan repayment program for nursing students - The Boston Globe
Nursing students who commit to working at the Providence hospital could receive up to $45,000 in student loan repayments.
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A Cranston, R.I., woman was arrested after authorities alleged she was part of a retail theft operation that spanned “multiple New England states” and stole at least $30,000 worth of merchandise, police said Wednesday.
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R.I. woman charged in New England retail theft operation - The Boston Globe
Authorities recovered at least $30,000 in merchandise from the Cranston home of Lisa Robertson, 54, police said. She “maintains her innocence,” her attorney said.
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Rhode Map: The Providence Place Mall has landed on the Providence Preservation Society’s annual list of “Most Endangered Places,” an early warning aimed at policymakers that it’s time to have a serious conversation about the future of shopping complex.
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Providence’s ‘most endangered places’ list is really a to-do list - The Boston Globe
The Providence Preservation Society’s annual list includes the Providence Place Mall this year.
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Former Patriots tight end Christian Fauria is returning to the Super Bowl as a Bryant University sports media professor with the distinct experience of navigating the chaos and hype of a Super Bowl from a couple of different perspectives.
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Christian Fauria guides his Bryant University sports media students on a Super Bowl field trip to Radio Row - The Boston Globe
Fauria brought 10 sports media students to Super Bowl LX for an 'experential education' on Radio Row.
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Rhode Island’s Roomful of Blues, cofounded in 1967 by the guitarist Duke Robillard and pianist Al Copley, has rotated through more than 50 members in its nearly six decades of existence.
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Storied R.I. band Roomful of Blues ‘Steppin Out’ with a new singer - The Boston Globe
The Providence band formed nearly 60 years ago, but they've found a personal "first" with the addition of vocalist D.D. Bastos.
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On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Salve Regina University’s Erin Redihan talks about Russia’s ban, the history of doping, the presence of ICE, and Lindsey Vonn.
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As Olympic athletes prepare to compete, politics will also be at play - The Boston Globe
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Salve Regina University’s Erin Redihan talks about Russia’s ban, the history of doping, the presence of ICE, and Lindsey Vonn.
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A new Portuguese restaurant and café is getting ready to open in East Providence, and it’s doing a lot more than just serving pastels and espresso.
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Cafe Alma, a new Portuguese restaurant and café, is opening in East Providence - The Boston Globe
Cafe Alma, a new Portuguese restaurant in Rhode Island, will serve bacalhau, polvo a plancha, espresso, Portuguese wine, and live music.
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Four boys, ages 11 and 12, are charged with murder after Providence police say they punched and kicked 51-year-old Rony Alonso while out after dark on Manton Avenue on a Monday night last month. He died three days later.
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Providence community left reeling after four children are accused of murder: ‘Something we can’t understand’ - The Boston Globe
So far, investigators believe the four boys only wanted “to hurt an innocent person,” police said
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Warwick voters on Tuesday shot down a proposed $50 million bond to cover the rising costs of two new high schools and athletic fields.
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Warwick voters reject additional $50m bond to cover rising cost of two new high schools - The Boston Globe
Opponents say the vote shows taxpayers are sick of “out-of-control spending.” Advocates say the vote might curtail new athletic fields that could attract and retain students.
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Officials in Gloucester have established a fund to support the families of seven people who were aboard the Lily Jean when it sank off the coast of Cape Ann last week.
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Fund established to help families of victims of Gloucester fishing boat tragedy - The Boston Globe
“People want to help, and it is critically important that they have clear, trusted, and transparent ways to do so," State Senator Bruce Tarr said in a statement.
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From Christopher Price: How New England built trust, chemistry, and a new culture in Foxborough.
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Ten ways the Patriots built a new culture, from a two-minute drive to a surprise barbecue drop-in - The Boston Globe
How New England built trust, chemistry, and a new culture in Foxborough.
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Six children have suffered influenza-related deaths this flu season in Massachusetts, according to state data.
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Six children in Mass. have died from the flu this winter, data shows - The Boston Globe
The Department of Public Health’s dashboard, last updated Jan. 29, said six children and 187 adults have died from the flu this season.
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At Super Bowl Opening Night in San Jose on Monday, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye dropped a delicious piece of insider information regarding his gameday strategy.
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Of course Drake Maye loves PB&J - The Boston Globe
His favorite pregame meal is the perfect sandwich.
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Josh McDaniels was asked Monday at Super Bowl Opening Night if he ever wants to be an NFL head coach again.
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For Josh McDaniels, a season of redemption and growth with Patriots, and maybe another shot at an NFL head coaching job - The Boston Globe
McDaniels is certainly making the most of his third stint as Patriots offensive coordinator and giving the 31 other NFL owners something to think about.
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On Monday, there was one topic that made the usually loquacious NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell turn terse. The Epstein files. And their reported connection to some NFL owners.
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On Epstein files’ reported connection to some NFL owners, Roger Goodell used so many words to say so little - The Boston Globe
The regular NFL playbook of defer, deflect, and delay must now meet its match.
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From Rhode Map: The Democratic primary between Governor Dan McKee and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes is on, now that Speaker Joe Shekarchi will not enter the race.
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In Rhode Island, the governor’s race can finally begin - The Boston Globe
The Democratic primary between Governor Dan McKee and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes is on, now that Speaker Joe Shekarchi will not enter the race.
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As it has become harder than ever to build and maintain sustainable media businesses, sports journalism has largely shifted away from costly in-depth reporting into talk shows, gambling advice, and analysis.
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The Washington Post eliminated its sports department. It’s just the latest in the erosion of American sports journalism. - The Boston Globe
As it has become harder than ever to build and maintain sustainable media businesses, sports journalism has largely shifted away from costly in-depth reporting into talk shows, gambling advice, and analysis.
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Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr., who has faced heavy criticism over the closure of the Washington Bridge westbound, is resigning, Governor Daniel McKee announced Wednesday.
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R.I. DOT Director Alviti resigning amid criticism over Washington Bridge closure - The Boston Globe
Governor McKee, who is seeking reelection in 2026, said Alviti will resign effective Feb. 27, and his administration will conduct a nationwide search for a successor.
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"Kinship caregivers" in Massachusetts are advocating for parity with foster families.
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‘I am trapped’: Grandparents raising grandkids push for state support - The Boston Globe
"Kinship caregivers" in Massachusetts are advocating for parity with foster families.
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IDEAS |
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: Elected officials should not be lending legitimacy to Elon Musk’s toxic social media site.
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Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren, and other New England politicians need to quit X - The Boston Globe
Elected officials should not be lending legitimacy to Elon Musk’s toxic social media site.
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More snow? Stubborn cold snaps? Here’s what to expect these remaining weeks of winter.
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More snow? Stubborn cold snaps? Here’s what to expect these remaining weeks of winter. - The Boston Globe
Just like January, the last month of meteorological winter is forecast to be colder than normal.
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More than half of the Providence City Council members are either renters or landlords. All 15 members will have to decide whether to vote for rent control in the coming months.
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How renters and landlords on the Providence City Council are grappling with the rent control plan - The Boston Globe
More than half of City Council members are either a renter or a landlord. All 15 members will have to decide whether to vote for rent control in the coming months.
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Don’t let your next meal cause a muscle spasm. Here are nine of the Boston's swankiest, yet comfiest, chairs.
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Need a restaurant with comfortable seats? We’ve got your back. - The Boston Globe
Don’t let your next meal cause a muscle spasm. Ahead, a list of places to go with supportive, comfy chairs.
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