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Teamsters union jump into rideshare drivers' rights fightMembers of Teamsters Local 25 on Sunday unanimously endorsed legislation that would declare drivers for transportation and delivery network companies to be employees who are owed minimum wage and other...Local Coverage1 hour ago
India’s high-stakes electionElections in the world’s largest democracy are underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s power is ascendant. But, like in other global democracies, so are concerns about religious nationalism and democratic decline.On Point7 hours ago
Boston-area students set up encampments to protest war in GazaAt MIT, Emerson and other campuses, students said they were protesting in solidarity with those arrested at Columbia University. Protests have spread to numerous campuses around the country.Local Coverage12 hours ago
Opening arguments begin in Donald Trump's hush money trialAt the heart of the allegations is a $130,000 payment made to porn actor Stormy Daniels by Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and personal fixer, to prevent her claims of...Local CoverageApr 22, 2024
Wolohojian sworn in, bringing SJC to full strengthJustice Gabrielle Wolohojian officially joined the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday morning, taking her oaths of office from Gov. Maura Healey in the ceremonial corner office at the State House.Local CoverageApr 22, 2024
Trump is on trial for allegedly paying off a porn star. Why do Evangelical Christians back him?Evangelical Christians — a key voting bloc for former President Donald Trump — have influenced the country’s religious, cultural and political discourse for decades.ResumeHere & Now09:39Apr 22, 2024
The case against alleged 'serial rapist' Alvin CampbellAlvin Campbell, an alleged serial rapist, was arrested in 2020 for sexual assault. A new investigation by WBUR finds that at the time of his arrest, Campbell had already been...ResumeThe Common13:29Apr 22, 2024
Week in politics: Israel retaliates against Iran, Trump's criminal trialThe Biden administration says the U.S. was not involved in Israel’s attack on Iran on Friday.ResumeHere & Now11:28Apr 19, 2024
Shelter funding fading amid legislative disagreement on spending billHouse and Senate Democrats broke for another long weekend Thursday without announcing any deal on a spending bill that would replenish shelter funding for the remainder of the fiscal year....Local CoverageApr 19, 2024
The Jackpod: The haunting relevance of D-DayOn Point news analyst Jack Beatty recalls a 1984 speech by President Reagan outlining the importance of allies and collective security.ResumeOn Point32:05Apr 19, 2024
College students disillusioned over political choices, lean toward BidenA new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza....ResumeLocal Coverage03:22Apr 18, 2024
Biden scores endorsements from Kennedy family, looking to shore up support against Trump and RFK Jr.President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia Thursday. The prominent Democratic family has been vocal...Local CoverageApr 18, 2024
This Chelsea teen is organizing her peers for a greener futureApril is Earth Month, so all month long we are featuring weekly conversations with people in Greater Boston working to build our region’s resilience in the face of a changing...ResumeThe Common14:16Apr 18, 2024
Somerville homeowners hit with soaring water billsThe city is replacing aging and faulty water meters and sending out bills for underpayments amounting to thousands of dollars in some cases.Local CoverageApr 17, 2024
The latest on the effort to repeal Arizona's near-total abortion banThe state’s Supreme Court revived an 1864 law banning abortions without exceptions for rape or incest. ResumeHere & Now04:42Apr 17, 2024
Mass. officials warns emerging AI systems to be subjected to consumer protection, anti-bias lawsAttorney General Andrea Campbell has issued an advisory cautioning developers, businesses and users of artificial intelligence that they must comply with state laws governing data privacy as well as consumer...Local CoverageApr 17, 2024
What was the point of Massachusetts' new tax break for renters?Thanks to an increased deduction included in last year's tax cut package, Massachusetts renters can claim an extra $50 on their tax returns in 2024 and beyond. But some experts...Local CoverageApr 17, 2024
Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the...ResumeLocal Coverage06:48Apr 17, 2024
Boston City Council weighs potential for a rat-focused city departmentLast week, the Boston City Council met to discuss one of the top, pressing issues facing our city: The rat population causing a nuisance to residents citywide. ResumeThe Common13:00Apr 17, 2024
For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officerBrian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments. ResumeEnvironment05:33Apr 17, 2024