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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…

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'Equivalent to 300 tons of TNT': Meteor 'explosion' over northeast US rattles residents

Residents across Massachusetts and New England reported hearing a loud boom and feeling buildings shake on Saturday afternoon. The American Meteor Society believes a meteor approximately three feet wide entered Earth's atmosphere near the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border, causing the disturbance. While many witnessed the event, it's unlikely the object struck…

The Times of India

Bus driver charged in Virginia crash that killed 5, including family traveling to wedding

The bus struck a Suburban, which then hit an Acura carrying the Doncev family, police said

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Trump Administration Sues Massachusetts Over Refusal to Issue 'Confidential' Plates for ICE and CBP Vehicles

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, accusing the state of illegally refusing to issue confidential license plates for vehicles used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection agents.

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

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World Cup fans face travel nightmare in US over spiraling costs: ‘It’s the most inaccessible one there’s ever been’

Fans are facing spiraling travel costs ahead of this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit

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Haiti politicians plead with FIFA to slash Scotland World Cup ticket prices

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

The Independent UK

2-year-old left needing stitches and rabies shot after being attacked by a raccoon at Massachusetts playground: ‘It happened so fast’

Grayson Cohen, 2, required three stitches and began a series of rabies vaccinations after the animal lunged at him from behind a jungle gym

The Independent UK

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

Fans heading to the World Cup in the U.S. are facing a new source of sticker shock: mass transit

The Independent UK

Democrats eyeing 2028 bids are turning to a progressive flagbearer to strengthen their left-wing credentials

ANALYSIS: Massachusetts senator’s influence is currently boosting Mallory McMorrow in Michigan’s contentious Democratic primary proxy fight, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Ex-judges sound alarm about feds ‘micromanaging’ immigration courts

A Massachusetts immigration judge faced sudden termination during a court session, highlighting changes in the immigration court system

The Independent UK

Barney Frank, one of first out gay members of US Congress, dies aged 86

Obama hails Frank as a ‘one of a kind’ LGBTQ+ advocate and key architect of ‘sweeping financial reforms’

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The Independent UK

Students and community organizations sue to desegregate Massachusetts schools

A lawsuit filed on behalf of students and community organizations in Massachusetts argues the state is illegally maintaining schools that are racially segregated, concentrating Black and Latino students in high-poverty districts with fewer opportunities

The Economic Times

Barney Frank dies at 86: Who was the liberal firebrand behind Dodd-Frank, Wall Street reform, and America’s LGBTQ political revolution?

Who was Barney Frank? The death of Barney Frank marks the end of one of the most consequential and controversial political careers in modern American history. The sharp-tongued Massachusetts Democrat, who helped reshape Wall Street regulations after the 2008 financial collapse and became one of the first openly gay members…

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‘She won’t be laughing in handcuffs’: Disgusting video shows McDonald’s employee in Massachusetts chewing fries before serving them

Customers might be avoiding that particular McDonald's for a while.

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50 Safest and Richest Mid-Size Cities in 2026

Mid-size cities are getting their much-deserved moment in the spotlight. These locales offer Americans increased safety, a lower cost of living and a better opportunity to build wealth compared to...

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The Need for Prick-Proof Housing Laws

Plus: the damage done by inclusionary zoning, total YIMBY victory at California gubernatorial forum, and Trump's reversion of build-to-rent

The Times of India

5 most snake-populated waters in New England

New England, a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New England boasts a wide range of water landscapes, including large reservoirs and meandering coastal rivers. These waters are not just playgrounds for visitors; they also offer crucial…

The Conversation

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy

John Hancock did something revolutionary 250 years ago when the Massachusetts merchant signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing to the world that 13 English colonies were freeing themselves from Great Britain and from monarchy.

International Business Times UK

Cambridge Shooting: Gunman Tyler Brown Shot By State Trooper And Armed Civilian After Firing 60 Rounds At Cars

A 46-year-old gunman allegedly fired up to 60 rounds at cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, before a State Police trooper and an armed civilian shot him, authorities said.

The Independent UK

Two critical after gunman with assault rifle fires up to 60 rounds into traffic in Massachusetts

Shooter opened fire on drivers passing along busy Memorial Drive in Cambridge, near Harvard University, before being taken down

The Independent UK

Horrifying video shows McDonald’s worker put fries in her mouth then add them to box for customer

A video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week

The Conversation

Federal investigation into Smith College probes whether transgender students can attend women’s schools – challenging the evolving mission of women’s education

Within the past decade, most women’s colleges in the United States – including Smith College, a liberal arts college in Northampton, Massachusetts – have expanded their admissions policies, allowing transgender students to also attend. Many of these policies allow transgender women to apply, while policies for transgender men and nonbinary…

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