Stats show shoplifting spike in Boston, officials say they’re working on it
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said mid-year statistics are difficult to discuss and attributed the rise to increased calls to police.
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Northeast governors, Canadian premiers pledge collaboration despite trade war and tourism slide
Regional leaders distance themselves from D.C. rhetoric as they highlight their ties to Canada. -
Trump’s making the military his own ‘political pawn,’ Mass. Congressman says
Congressman Seth Moulton criticized the president’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles as well as his upcoming military parade. -
Everett city councilor challenging DeMaria for mayor
The longtime incumbent, facing a compensation controversy, is seeking a seventh term. -
Tania Fernandes Anderson will resign from Boston City Council on July 4th
Fernandes Anderson’s last day will be the Fourth of July. -
After staffer’s public accusations, Boston launches new investigation
The new probe will feature outside lawyers, according to a memo from Boston’s human resources chief. -
Local veterans react to president’s use of military force in immigration crackdown protests
Thousands of National Guard troops were deployed by President Donald Trump to quell protests. -
Misconduct hearing underway for judge accused of helping immigrant avoid ICE arrest
The state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct is looking into claims that a Newton district court judge helped a defendant evade immigration officials seven years ago. -
Trump is trying to ban states from regulating AI. State lawmakers are pushing back.
With the potential for deepfake campaign ads or setting prices by consumers’ preferences, Massachusetts legislators worry about “such a broad and encompassing” 10-year pause on AI regulations. -
Wu bucks back at campaign misconduct allegations
In her defense, the Boston mayor pointed to campaign finance rules that allow public employees to campaign off the clock. -
Boston’s Haitian community on edge after Trump bans travel from their country
A new executive order Wednesday night prevents people from a dozen countries from entering the United States.
