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Biden should watch RFK Jr., pundits say Kennedy will likely win New Hampshire primary

BOSTON — Despite the odds stacked against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s run at the White House, his campaign isn’t so novel or fringe that President Joe Biden should swiftly dismiss the scion of the powerful political family and likely victor of the first Democratic primary contest, experts tell the Boston…

Boston Herald · Jul 3, 2023

Vinyl Me, Please brings subscription model to record collecting

Sly Stone made a lot of essential releases. But what was his one “Essential” – capital “e” – record?

Boston Herald · Jul 3, 2023

93-year-old Massachusetts man on a tricycle is struck and killed, juvenile was driving vehicle: Police

A 93-year-old Massachusetts man riding a tricycle was struck and killed by a vehicle over the weekend in Merrimac, according to police.

Boston Herald · Jul 2, 2023

‘A disgrace’: Harvard students react to Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling

BOSTON — The phrase “affirmative action” rippled around conversations at the Harvard campus Thursday afternoon, as students took in the significant implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling against their school.

Boston Herald · Jun 30, 2023

Kristaps Porzingis excited to join Celtics, return to big stage: ‘This is a different level’

BOSTON — On the night he was traded — finally — to the Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis was just as clueless, just as uncertain about what was happening as the rest of the basketball world.

Boston Herald · Jun 29, 2023

Source: Patriots, WR DeVante Parker agree to reworked 3-year deal

BOSTON — The Patriots and wide receiver DeVante Parker agreed on a reworked 3-year contract Wednesday worth up to $33 million, per a source.

Boston Herald · Jun 29, 2023

‘Sharks suffer from a bad reputation’: Researchers look at peoples’ perceptions of sharks in new study

While sharks have been seen as “bloodthirsty man eaters” that are out to get you in the ocean, a new study shows that people learning about sharks can reduce their fears and boost conservation efforts for the apex predators.

Boston Herald · Jun 28, 2023

Massachusetts, Ireland share ‘powerful and necessary’ relationship, governor says in Dublin

Massachusetts’ relationship with Ireland is a “powerful and necessary” resource for advancing the wellbeing of and opportunity for residents in the state, Gov. Maura Healey told the Irish Senate in Dublin on Tuesday.

Boston Herald · Jun 27, 2023

Great whites near Cape Cod shore take center stage in National Geographic's Sharkfest

BOSTON — Hundreds of great white sharks hunting seals close to shore along Cape Cod, and how local researchers are hoping to predict shark behavior, is the focus of a new National Geographic special for Sharkfest next week.

Boston Herald · Jun 27, 2023

Man arrested after slaying of elderly Massachusetts couple celebrating their 50th anniversary

BOSTON — A 41-year-old man has been arrested after the murder of three elderly residents in their Newton home over the weekend, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan announced after the slayings rattled the community.

Boston Herald · Jun 27, 2023