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'Whole House Shook': Wild Meteor Theory Emerges After Massive 'Sonic Boom' Rocks Boston and Rhode Island

A sonic boom shook Boston and Rhode Island, with meteorologists suggesting a bolide meteor as the cause. The noise, heard across multiple areas, remains officially unexplained.

International Business Times UK

Meteor In Boston Triggers Alien Cover-Up Claims Over NASA's Silence Surrounding The Massive Boom

A meteor explosion over Massachusetts sparked online speculation about alien cover-ups, despite NASA confirming it as a natural event. The incident quickly became a major talking point online.

International Business Times UK

'What The Heck Was That?" Meteor Boom Over Boston Released Energy Equivalent To 26 Tons Of TNT

A meteor entering Earth's atmosphere near the Massachusetts–New Hampshire border caused a powerful boom, shaking homes and prompting widespread speculation. Experts confirmed it released energy comparable to 26 tons of TNT.

International Business Times UK

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What caused the massive boom heard across Boston? Here's what happened

A spectacular meteor explosion lit up the skies off the Massachusetts coast Saturday afternoon, unleashing a powerful sonic boom felt across the state and even into Rhode Island. Satellite data pinpointed the meteor's atmospheric entry near Boston, prompting widespread reports to authorities. Experts confirm such events can create loud booms…

The Economic Times

World Cup Host Cities Safety Ranking Published With One US City Earning Top Spot

Boston ranked safest 2026 FIFA World Cup host city with Safety Index 60.1, despite Trump relocation threat. Foxborough's Gillette Stadium ranked highest for traffic preparedness (8.01/10).

International Business Times UK

Scotland v Curacao LIVE: Hosts score four against 10-man visitors in World Cup 2026 warm-up

Steve Clarke has committed his long-term future to the Tartan Army, with Curacao offering vital preparation before the 2026 World Cup and the Group C opener against Haiti in Boston

The Independent UK

US restaurants add mandatory tips to bills before foreign visitors arrive for World Cup

Restaurants in Boston, Kansas City, and Atlanta are among World Cup host cities planning to tack on the mandatory tips

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Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting

A federal judge has refused to stop President Donald Trump's executive order on voter lists and mail voting. This decision allows potential major changes to US elections before the midterms. The judge said it was too early to act. A separate lawsuit is ongoing in Boston. Trump's order aimed to…

The Economic Times

Charity campaigner reaches key staging point in World Cup walk across US

Scotsman Craig Ferguson is walking from California to Boston to raise money for mental health.

Evening Standard

Springsteen's Boston Concert Turns Into Anti-Trump Rally Cry as He Targets MAGA and DOGE: 'Wanna Talk About Snowflakes?'

Bruce Springsteen's Boston concert became a political platform, criticising the president and urging the audience to choose democracy over authoritarianism, amidst a powerful rock performance.

International Business Times UK

The Boston Blue Cast Will Not Forget Eating Too Much Brisket In One Family Dinner Scene Anytime Soon

I love a good meal, but this sounds intense.

Cinemablend

“We opened for bands we really hated, like Styx. People were relating to us and not them. They got a little pissed”: the stellar rise and sudden fall of The Cars, the new wave band who soundtracked America

For nearly a decade in the late 70s and early 80s, The Cars were one of America’s most popular bands

Louder

Boston Tech Week 2026 Opens Tomorrow: a16z Brings 572 Events to Kendall Square

Boston Tech Week 2026 opens tomorrow with 572 events across Kendall Square, the Seaport, and six other neighborhoods — registration is free for most sessions at tech-week.com/calendar/boston. The inaugural a16z-presented festival runs May 26–31 and brings together biotech, AI, deep tech, and robotics programming from over 80 founding hosts including…

International Business Times

Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado Springs

Memorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s National Memorial Day Parade to unique tributes in Hawaii, communities will blend solemn remembrance with patriotic celebrations. The holiday weekend also unofficially marks the start of summer for many families.

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‘I started a joke…now I get death threats’: Abhijeet Dipke on India’s Cockroach Party

What began as a tweet has snowballed into one of India’s most unexpected political phenomena. Abhijeet Dipke, who spoke to Newslaundry from Boston, is the unlikely founder of the Cockroach Janata Party. Within a week, this satirical movement amassed over a million registered members and about 500,000 signatures on a…

The Economic Times

"Will you take help from foreign powers to break country?": Nishikant Dubey alleges AAP seeking support from foreign entities through Dipke

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over the digital activist Abhijeet Dipke, highlighting the controversial 'Cockroach Janta Party' online trend. Dubey alleges that AAP is attempting to seek support from foreign entities through Abhijit Dipke. Senior Supreme Court lawyer and Congress leader Mahesh Jethmalani calls the trend a "deep…

The Times of India

5 Indians, 2 US businessmen: Inside India's call center operation that FBI shut down for fraud

The FBI in Boston announced that they shut down a call center operation in India after busting a major racket that involved perpetrators from the US, too. The call center operation defrauded hundreds of elderly victims in the US and elsewhere out of millions of dollars through tech support scams.…

AAP

Manulife Wealth & Asset Management Continues to Build Its AI Leadership and Impact with AI-Powered Tools Enabling Better Advisor and Customer Experiences

TORONTO and BOSTON, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife Wealth & Asset Management (Manulife WAM) today announced details of three AI-powered sales and advisor enablement tools that streamline routine work, giving advisors and sales teams faster support and clearer insights, so teams can spend more time focused on clients, relationships,…

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The Independent UK

World Cup host Boston has lobster rolls, American history and Fenway Park: Things to know

After more than 30 years, the World Cup is back in Boston

The Mary Sue

Boston Woman Went from a Green Flag Date to Never Hearing from Him Again Because She Posted about Him on Tiktok: ‘i Don’t Blame Him’

In the digital dating era, a “green flag” is so rare they often go viral. For Boston-based creator Ashley Jannino (TikTok/@ajannino), a suitor’s extraordinary effort to maintain communication seemed like the start of a rom-com. But the story took a sharp turn when the internet’s commentary got involved. In a…

The Guardian - AU

A noble cat’s move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home?

After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in Sydney

AAP

Laminar Names Sanjay Rajan Chief Revenue Officer

BOSTON, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laminar, the only AI platform that powers fully autonomous process manufacturing — today announced Sanjay Rajan, Head of Go-to-Market, as Chief Revenue Officer. As CRO, Rajan will guide Laminar's sales, go-to-market, partner, and marketing strategy as Laminar continues a trajectory of rapid global growth.…

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Boston woman gets onto 12-hour flight, is horrified when she sees her seat: ‘Wipes are not going to fix that!!!’

Between deplaning and boarding, there is no time to actually clean.

The Conversation

America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution

As July 4, 2026, approaches, Americans will be paying more attention than usual to events of 1776: the year the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. But…

The Independent UK

Man accused of wounding two drivers in Cambridge shooting spree pleads not guilty

A man accused of wounding two drivers when he fired at least 70 rounds from an assault-style weapon on a busy street near Boston pleaded not guilty to assault and other charges

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