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Fight over non-competes pits Mass. businesses against each other
Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.
World Cup kicks off lessons, competition for Chelsea classrooms
With Boston serving as a World Cup host city, educators are capitalizing on the global moment to make it a learning opportunity for kids.
A school's perfect veneer cracks in 'Eureka Day'
In the Huntington's "Eureka Day" a school prides itself on inclusivity and consensus-building. But when a mumps outbreak forces the community to take a stance on vaccine policy, good intentions...
Barney Frank is remembered as funny and fierce, a fighter for underdogs
Frank fought for civil rights, affordable housing and women’s rights, Rep. Jim McGovern said at the service. And he fought for gay rights, "not only because he was gay, but...
How beer fueled the American Revolution
Colonists debated freedom and democracy over beers at taverns like Boston's Green Dragon. The tavern hosted secret meetings where Paul Revere and others organized rebellion — including the Boston Tea...
Gordon S. Wood, influential scholar of the American Revolution, dies after being hit by a car in R.I.
Wood died Sunday at age 92 after being struck by a car in a supermarket parking lot in East Providence, Rhode Island, according to police. Wood wrote many prize-winning books...
How the federal government tracks bus safety — and where the system falls short
In the wake of last year’s tragic Boston school bus crash, WBUR and ProPublica began taking a closer look at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s database and found that its...
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died at 97. He was famed for documenting the needs of children, particularly those caught in the crucible of social upheaval.
A deadly Boston school bus crash is among dozens missing from a company's federal safety record
A national system tracks serious bus crashes so regulators can keep roads safe. But the process fails to identify most of a major company’s fatal collisions, WBUR and ProPublica found.
Opioid deaths fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
Massachusetts Department of Public Health says the declining trend mirrors data unfolding nationally.
The World Cup is for you, too. Really
Cog editor Cloe Axelson interviewed two bar owners -- Jason Waddleton, of The Haven, and Liz Nicol, of Drawdown Brewery -- about their plans for the world's biggest sporting event,...
A point of Pride: 5 standout dates in Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ history
Queer History Boston has been documenting LGBTQ+ history in the state since 1980 — from photos to ephemera to digital records. To kick off Pride Month, Joan Ilacqua, executive director...
National Park Service to remove quotes about slavery, immigration and suffrage from Bunker Hill site
Over the past year, President Trump has sought to scrub national monuments, museums, parks and other historical sites of markers that the administration claims cast the country's "founding principles and...
Rep. Lori Trahan is working across the aisle on AI regulation. Some in her party are skeptical
Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.
A casual's guide to the World Cup teams coming to Massachusetts
Here's what to know about the eight World Cup teams playing in Boston (or technically, Foxborough) during the group stage — from their most recognizable players to off-the-pitch fun facts.
What it took for a runner from Concord to summit Mount Everest in record time
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.
What to know about Boston's 2026 Pride for the People parade
The theme this year of Boston's annual Pride parade “Pride as Protest: Since 1776,” a hat tip to the country's 250th anniversary celebrations. The event kicks off at 11 a.m.,...
Boston Fleet hire Francois Methot as coach, citing his track record of player development
Francois Methot replaces Kris Sparre, who left after one season to become head coach of the league’s new franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.
Mass. House unanimously passes data privacy bill
Representatives voted 146-0 in favor of the bill, which would require affirmative consent before sensitive information can be sold or shared, ban the sale of precise geolocation data, create special...
Karen Read sues the police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend's death
The complaint argues that Karen Read’s acquittal on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of Officer John O’Keefe exposed systemic failures within state and local law enforcement. The lawsuit...
The A.R.T.’s ‘Black Swan’ turns horror into something you can sing
In Darren Aronofsky's 2010 psychological thriller “Black Swan,” a production of the classical ballet “Swan Lake” becomes an unexpected locus of horror. Now, the story is being reimagined by the...
Mass. House OK's bill for later booze 'last call' during World Cup
A bill to temporarily extend "last call" in Massachusetts bars and restaurants to 3 a.m. during the World Cup made it through the House on Thursday, and is expected to...
In Campbell serial rape trial, case hinges on videos captured by the defendant
Much of the case centers on graphic video that Alvin Campbell himself captured on his iPhone. Prosecutors say the videos show the women were too drunk to consent, while Campbell's...
Photos: José Andrés, Celeste Ng, David Cross and more at The 2026 WBUR Festival
The second-annual WBUR Festival was a hoot, filled with thought-provoking discussions and delightful moments. See scenes from the lively conversations, performances and fun hangs below.
New England could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.
A new mural gallops into Boston
With "The Midnight Ride" nearing completion in Dewey Square, Lawrence-based artist Rixy discusses the inspiration for the mural, the connection to the country’s 250th anniversary and responds to early public...
Report: Trump's immigration crackdown will harm Mass. labor force
The Trump administration's immigration policies are going to be a drag on the Massachusetts economy, which counts on thousands of new arrivals to the country each year just to maintain...
Embrace Boston's next move? A cultural center in Downtown Crossing
Just steps from The Embrace monument on Boston Common, the nonprofit behind the statue is planning a 35,000-square-foot cultural center in Downtown Crossing with a cafe, theater space and more.
Mass. House votes to narrow scope of 2024 legislative audit law
Democratic leaders argued the bill preserves the constitutional separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, where the auditor's office is positioned. The bill would limit the auditor's power...
Boston City Council passes $1.7 billion schools budget
City councilors held their noses Wednesday in an 8-5 vote to pass Boston Public Schools’ $1.7 billion budget, which slashes more than 400 student-facing paraprofessional and teaching jobs.