Fabian Schmidt speaks out for the first time since his detention
The green card holder, originally from Germany, plans to pursue legal action for 'dehumanizing' ordeal.

Musician Naomi Westwater brings spirituality to the forefront with ‘Cycle and Change’
The folk and jazz record is inspired by the Wheel of the Yea.
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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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