Landmark streetcar in Lisbon derails, killing 15 people
World News Authorities called it an accident, the worst in the city’s recent history, and it cast a pall over Lisbon’s charm for the millions of foreign tourists who arrive…
Man arrested on sex offense at Benson Boone’s Boston concert
Crime The 80-year-old man is facing multiple charges. Benson Boone performs in Bogota, Colombia, Thursday, March 27, 2025. Ivan Valencia / AP, File An 80-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night…
Greater Boston has two of the three ‘safest and richest’ towns in the U.S.
Real Estate Eight other Massachusetts communities were in the top 50 nationwide. A dance showcase takes place before Lexington’s 2025 Patriots' Day Parade. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe Greater…
North Carolina man had at least 3 wives at the same time, police say
National News Money was the motivation, according to the authorities, who charged Harry Irvine Burdick Jr. with two counts of felony bigamy. There may be other victims, they said. By…
Survivors of Maine mass shooting and victims’ relatives sue U.S. government alleging negligence
Crime The lawsuit, filed in federal court on behalf of more than 100 survivors and victims' family members, accuses the U.S. government of negligence, saying its conduct “directly and proximately…
Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (Sept. 3)
Real Estate News ABINGTON 332 Hancock St. One-family Colonial, built in 1900, 2,331 square feet, 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 24,375-square-foot lot. $416,000 332 Hancock St. One-family Colonial,…
Cannabis Commission head was wrongly terminated, judge says
Local News Shannon O'Brien, a former state treasurer, should be reinstated to serve the remainder of her term and awarded back pay, the judge ruled. Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Chairwoman…
Mass. judge apologizes to conservative justices on Supreme Court
Politics The display of contrition came after Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh issued a stern warning directing judges to heed their orders in August. The Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston. Lane…
On a night described as a ‘gut punch,’ resilient Red Sox keep on fighting
"It's meaningful games in September, and all that matters is winning.” The post On a night described as a ‘gut punch,’ resilient Red Sox keep on fighting appeared first on…
These are the Claire’s stores closing in Mass.
Business The chain is shuttering 291 store locations across the country as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Claire’s announced Aug. 20 it reached a deal with private holding…