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The City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and 24th-most populous city in the country. The city proper covers about 48.4 sq mi (125 km ) with a population of 675,647 in 2020, also making it the most populous city in New England.
- West Springfield man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed 3 roadside workersby Darin Zullo on March 31, 2025 at 1:42 am
The man allegedly fled the scene after striking three crew workers with his vehicle on Interstate 91 in West Springfield. The post West Springfield man charged with manslaughter for crash that killed 3 roadside workers appeared first on Boston.com.
- Fights shut down city-run youth job fair in Roxbury, critics slam Wu’s planningby Molly Farrar on March 31, 2025 at 12:27 am
The job fair, which hosted more than 200 summer employers, was canceled about halfway through the four-hour event. The post Fights shut down city-run youth job fair in Roxbury, critics slam Wu’s planning appeared first on Boston.com.
- ‘Unlikely trio’: 2 dogs and a cat found wandering together in Vermontby Madeleine Aitken on March 30, 2025 at 11:29 pm
The humane society said the relationship between the three animals is reminiscent of the “endurance and commitment to friends” seen in the movie “Homeward Bound.” The post ‘Unlikely trio’: 2 dogs and a cat found wandering together in Vermont appeared first on Boston.com.
- 2 anti-Musk protesters hit by truck during demonstration at Watertown Tesla dealershipby Darin Zullo on March 30, 2025 at 10:49 pm
The protest was part of a “global day of action” against Tesla CEO Elon Musk under a campaign known as #TeslaTakedown. The post 2 anti-Musk protesters hit by truck during demonstration at Watertown Tesla dealership appeared first on Boston.com.
- Teen killed, 2 others injured in Falmouth crashby Madeleine Aitken on March 30, 2025 at 10:03 pm
The car was traveling north on Route 28 around 4 p.m. Friday. The post Teen killed, 2 others injured in Falmouth crash appeared first on Boston.com.
- NH transgender teens fight back against Trump’s ban on participation in girls’ sportsby Associated Press on March 30, 2025 at 9:56 pm
Two transgender teenagers in New Hampshire are the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports.” The post NH transgender teens fight back against Trump’s ban on participation in girls’ sports appeared first on Boston.com.
- If you want this Boston apartment, you’ll have to get past this 22-year-old — and pay him thousandsby The Boston Globe on March 29, 2025 at 9:00 am
Massachusetts lawmakers may put an end to the tenant-paid broker fees — typically equal to one month’s rent — often required to sign a lease. We followed one broker as he spent a day earning his keep. The post If you want this Boston apartment, you’ll have to get past this 22-year-old — and pay him thousands appeared first on Boston.com.
- Japan's Nikkei slumps over 3% as fresh Trump tariffs due this week keep investors on edgeon March 31, 2025 at 3:36 am
Asia-Pacific markets plunged Monday ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh round of tariffs expected later in the week.
- Hang Seng tech index slides into correction territory after strong rally as tariff worries sour moodon March 31, 2025 at 3:20 am
China's technology stocks fell into correction territory after purported profit taking by investors and trade war uncertainties.
- China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick inon March 31, 2025 at 2:44 am
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.
- Goldman Sachs sees Trump tariffs spiking inflation, stunting growth and raising recession riskson March 31, 2025 at 2:22 am
A broad, negative impact will be felt in the economy when the new trade moves are enacted, the Goldman economic team believes.
- These European defense stocks have gained more than 100% on EU spending plans — and they could have further to climbon March 30, 2025 at 11:20 pm
European defense stocks have surged in recent months, after regional officials vowed to ramp up spending on national security.