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In the season of sneezes, how many times can you say ‘God bless you!’ to an allergy sufferer?
A well-meaning co-worker hollers ``God bless you!’’ whenever anyone sneezes. Those of us with colds or allergies tend to ...
Defensive focus gave the Revolution a purpose, now the offense is starting to find its footing
In seven MLS seasons, Gil has rarely been known to leave his feet, except after having been taken down by a frustrated ...
In millionaires tax bill, House speaker carved out $25m for a parking garage in his hometown. Critics call it a ‘power play.’
Massachusetts House leaders tucked $25 million for a parking garage in downtown Quincy into a spending bill backed by revenue ...
The best — and worst — of the Dunkin’ menu, according to a food writer with opinions
I ordered from all corners of the menu, venturing beyond doughnuts. I visited my local brick-and-mortar branch for maximum ...
As construction costs rise, some in Cambridge question the city’s affordable housing rules
Some developers say the rules may be making otherwise profitable projects too costly to build and stopping them before ...
Josh Kraft is prioritizing winning over Black voters in Boston’s mayoral race. Is it working?
A first-time candidate up against a savvy incumbent, Kraft believes his narrow path to victory runs directly through Roxbury ...
Nine people shot at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nine people were shot at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb Sunday night, police said. Police received calls reporting shots around 7:45 p.m. at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & ...
US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks
American and Philippine forces would proceed with other live-fire maneuvers off Zambales on Monday despite the premature ...
Cable theft in Spain delays thousands of high-speed rail passengers
The theft, which happened late Sunday, affected dozens of trains traveling between Madrid and Andalucía, just as many people ...
South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem
Students studying in its renowned cybersecurity program have traditionally been hesitant to take political stances because ...
The treasure of democracy that Madeleine L’Engle discovered in America’s national parks
Our protected wild spaces awakened something profound in the author of "A Wrinkle in Time." They did the same for me.
Crime story defies the reality of what New Bedford is today
These hard-fought, hard-won gains reflect the collective efforts of our more than 100,000 residents, local businesses, ...