‘Blizzard of Lies’ author Dave Wedge on new book detailing Karen Read, John O'Keefe murder case
Local author Dave Wedge joins Morning Edition to discuss his latest, New York Times bestselling book, Blizzard of Lies: Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the Shocking Unsolved Murder in Cop Town, USA.
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Why families of those who died on the Lily Jean sought the Navy’s help
The U.S. Navy Secretary denied a request from Gov. Maura Healey to help recover the data and remains of the wreckage of the fishing vessel from Gloucester that sank in January, killing all seven people on board. -
Mass. health experts explain why Moderna's new flu vaccine is ‘more accurate’ than current ones
It’s the first time mRNA technology has been approved for use in influenza vaccines, and the hope is that it targets more strains of the flu faster. -
When is a 30 mph vehicle no longer an e-bike? Speed, ambiguous rules lead to injuries on Cape Cod
They're fun and environmentally friendly. But electric bikes and other "micromobility devices" are involved in what health and safety professionals say are a growing number of crashes. -
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Silent detention: Mental health impact of ICE arrests on families reaches crisis point
Immigrant families are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis due to detention, and the barriers to getting help are both structural and cultural. -
Boston parks rediscover centuries-old gravestone of a free Black man
The marker located in the famed Granary Burial Ground near Park Street is likely one of the oldest of a free Black person in the U.S., city officials said Thursday. -
‘Allston Christmas’ isn’t just in Allston anymore. Here’s how to dispose of bulky items when moving
Boston, Cambridge and Somerville have similar rules and regulations when it comes to waste disposal, including a state requirement about recycling mattresses and curbside pick-up, which generally comes with a fee and must be scheduled. -
From making a living to saving lives: spent fishing nets are snaring Russian drones in Ukraine
Local fishing nets, once bound for recycling, are now saving lives in Ukraine. The spent nets are being repurposed to protect soldiers from Russian drone attacks.
