(*This developing story will be updated)In 2006, the last time Massachusetts lawmakers tried to pass in-state tuition and other benefits for undocumented students, the bill went down to defeat.Undeterred, advocates kept up the fight. And just about two decades later, they’ve seen those efforts come...
Worcester received a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for lead hazard reduction funding intended to be used for qualified property owners across the city, a statement on Tuesday said. “This award provides an incredible opportunity for the city...
North Carolina joined 21 other states in shrinking freedoms for trans youth, after Republican lawmakers overrode several vetoes of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.The measures — HB808, HB574 and SB49 — ban gender-affirming care for minors, prevent trans athletes from participating in team sports that align...
New England received a heavy dose of stormy weather over the course of the summer, and the National Weather Service wants to talk about it. On Tuesday night, the weather service’s Boston office will hold a public webinar to “review four severe weather and flash...
James Harden has to pay for his public comments calling 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey a “liar” and claiming to never play for a team he’s part of again at an event in China.The NBA fined the 10-time All-Star $100,000 — the maximum...
Rookie quarterback Will Levis raised eyebrows and drew chuckles when it became public knowledge that he puts mayonnaise in his coffee.Now, the Tennessee Titans quarterback is turning that condiment quirk into an endorsement deal.On Tuesday, Hellman’s mayonnaise announced that Levis has officially been brought in...
At least 114 people have died in the Maui fires, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over 100 years. Officials think 850 people are still missing, with many believed to have perished in the historic community of Lāhainā. As children return to school this...
The “Eras Tour” is going international starting Thursday.Taylor Swift announced nine international dates in Latin America following her 52-date, 17-state-wide U.S. tour. The Latin America tour dates will span from Aug. 24 to Nov. 26, as she stops in Mexico, Argentina and Brazil.“Really thrilled to...
Fifty-two-year-old grandmother Kim Fairbanks from Springfield, killed in a shooting, is being remembered as a Patriots fan and lover of scratch tickets.“Rest in peace to my good friend, my work sidekick, my scratch ticket buddy, and my mutual Patriots fan! Girl we sure did make...
HOUSTON — The Red Sox will place outfielder Jarren Duran on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, per an industry source. It will be one of four roster moves Boston will make official before first pitch. Duran left the Red Sox’s win over the Yankees on...