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Boston wants to use nearly $70 million in reserve funds to plug city, BPS budget deficits - The move to dip into the city's so-called rainy day fund is the starkest indication yet of Boston's strained financial situation.6 hours ago
Justice Dept. announces $1.8 billion fund in settling IRS suit -- The highly unusual "antiweaponization" fund was unveiled just after Trump withdrew his lawsuit demanding at least $10 billion against the IRS.24 minutes ago
FAA says better scheduling can address air traffic control staffing issues -- The Federal Aviation Administration significantly lowered its estimate of how many controllers it will need to fully staff the nation's air traffic facilities, a long-running concern, after determining that it could improve efficiency through better scheduling practices.1 hour ago
With timing of voting rights decision, Supreme Court chose a political scramble -- WASHINGTON — If the Supreme Court had announced its decision to narrow the Voting Rights Act a few weeks earlier, states could have prepared, rolling out new maps before candidates were registered and votes were cast.2 hours ago
Trump's GOP revenge tour reaches its final tests13 hours ago
Inside the 'Lincoln' symphony that Philip Glass pulled from Trump's Kennedy Center3 days ago
The hantavirus outbreak is prompting COVID flashbacks — including the conspiracies3 days ago
From constant compliments to golden statues, Trump's second term takes praise to new heights3 days ago
Water taxis and a Fenway tour: Mass. Democrats woo DNC officials in bid to host 2028 party convention -- Over two days, Massachusetts Democratic leaders are whisking Democratic National Committee leaders to a swanky Italian restaurant, Fenway Park, and a dinner at the Boston Public Library.24 minutes ago
A candidate with no hand and the senator who doesn't look like the senator: AI seeps into state House campaign materials -- Mass. House candidate Steve Leibowitz said he used AI to remove the background of a photo announcing an endorsement. But it also altered the subjects too, rendering state Senator Jamie Eldridge completely unrecognizable.2 hours ago
RI POLITICS - McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed. The troubled coastal regulatory panel's current chairman made the list, but no women did.1 hour ago
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Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally1 hour ago
To critics, Trump remarks reveal a billionaire out of touch2 hours ago
7 Republicans voted to convict Trump. Most are no longer in office.8 hours ago
Trump administration backs voter eligibility checks amid fears of midterm purge13 hours ago
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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission19 hours ago
FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up1 day ago