Former Boston City Councilor sentenced to one month in prison for corruption charges
The sentencing wraps up a nine-month saga that began when Fernandes Anderson was arrested last December.

‘Important to everybody, not just Harvard’: Professors celebrate research funding restoration
Federal judge’s ruling Wednesday is a victory for academic freedom and democracy, researchers say.
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Detained Tufts student alleges poor medical treatment, religious freedom restrictions in detention
Rümeysa Öztürk says she thought the plain clothes officers who detained her “were going to kill [her].” -
Massachusetts congressman rejects ‘painful’ Trump tariffs
Following a chaotic week on Wall Street, Rep. Jake Auchincloss said the president’s sudden tariff reversals after crashing stock and bond markets “made the United States look weak in front of our trading counterparties.” -
Boston ‘Monopoly’ is coming this fall
You can tell the “Monopoly” maker what tourist sights you want to see on the board. -
Breaking down the standoff between local universities and the Trump administration
Cambridge City Council is urging Harvard to stand up to the Trump administration’s demands. -
Cape Cod state rep. pleads not guilty on charges of stealing $36,000 from former employer
Gov. Maura Healey called for him to resign Friday.
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The Big Dig
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