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Boston’s $1,000 Property Tax Break: Who Qualifies After Age 65?

Property taxes in Boston keep climbing, and for many older homeowners living on fixed incomes, that annual bill can feel like a growing threat to...

Saving Advice · Jul 3

July 4 fireworks near me: Independence Day events schedule, ball drops locations, fireworks show in Mount Rushmore, Washington D.C., New York City, Las Vegas, Boston, other locations

July 4 fireworks locations: Freedom 250, an organization aligned with the White House, has come to rival America250, a bipartisan group founded by Congress a decade ago.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide

230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide.

Medical Daily · Jul 3

Chris Mannix: The Celtics Better Be Right About Trading Jaylen Brown

Boston broke up a championship core for an older, riskier player despite a lack of demand and the two-time All-NBA selection not asking out.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Not just the Scots in Boston: How the World Cup has caused a surge in visits to restaurants and bars across the US

Bars and breweries saw an 8 percent revenue boost during the World Cup group stage, according to Square data

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

The Independent UK · Jul 1

How public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American

Twenty-five years ago, I attended a Fourth of July parade in Boston that has stuck with me.

The Conversation · Jul 1

'We are so happy you were here' – Glasgow Tartan Army fans stunned by kind gesture

A Glasgow man following Scotland at the World Cup was left speechless when a stranger paid his breakfast bill in New York and left a heartfelt note…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

'Safest Option': Ariana Grande Abruptly Reschedules Tour Dates Over Sudden 'Production Challenges'

Ariana Grande has postponed three Eternal Sunshine tour dates in New York and Boston over 'production challenges', calling the short delay the 'best and safest option' for fans.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international

Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing in the last-32 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston

The Independent UK · Jun 30