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Acton teenager charged with murdering mother, brother after months of ‘concerning’ AI searches: DA
An Acton teenager accused of murdering his mother and younger brother allegedly spent the past few months looking up 'theoretical killing' on the internet and with AI, according to the DA.
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Celtics schedule: Dates, times for 2026 NBA Cup games announced
The Celtics will play their first 2026 NBA Cup game on Oct. 30 vs. Chicago. Full details on Boston's group-play slate:
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Gaskin: Data centers should help fund energy justice
This is not an untested concept. Boston has used development linkage since the 1980s. Large commercial projects pay fees supporting affordable housing and job training across the city.
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New look, same hard-charging Boston Herald
We've kept the updates to a minimum, with an eye on slightly boosting the type, making the headlines bolder, and adding more from the hottest stocks, as well as placing the logos of your favorite columnists at the beginning of their...
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Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
Inflation has been pushed higher by a series of shocks to the economy.
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‘Reacher’ Season 4 another winner
The series is still just as entertainingly watchable as it was when it premiered in...
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Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts’ exposure in solar storms, study suggests
Radiation remains one of the biggest threats as NASA works toward a moon base.
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Battenfeld: Could a Rachael Rollins comeback be in the works?
Hayden’s sometimes spotty performance and crime-fighting record as DA has opened the door to Rollins,...
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Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
Primary results have shown an appetite for turnover that cuts across ideological divisions.