The controversy began in August, after three small murals funded by a diversity, equity and inclusion grant appeared on the side of a building that houses a restaurant and clothing store.
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With 7 matches for the 2026 World Cup, Boston expecting huge economic boost
A FIFA study projected a city hosting the World Cup would generate $400 million in spending, adding that the number would have to be adjusted now that Boston is set to host 7 games.
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New Hampshire woman survives getting compacted in a garbage truck
Luckily, neighbors heard her screams and the trash compartment was equipped with a camera.
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Massachusetts state troopers arrested, accused of taking bribes to pass commercial drivers on test
Troopers are accused of falsifying records for at least 17 drivers who took their CDL test between 2019 and 2023.
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Teachers strike in Boston suburb hits 8th day, with tensions fraying
The Newton Teachers Association, which is prohibited by law from striking and faces hefty fines, said it’s seeking living wages for all employees.
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Rare whale found dead off Massachusetts may have been entangled
Federal authorities say the North Atlantic right whale found dead off Massachusetts shows potential evidence of injury from entanglement in fishing gear, one of several threats to the species.
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New Hampshire man sentenced for shooting bishop and assaulting a couple at their wedding
Dale Holloway, who is already serving a prison term for assaulting his lawyer and who acted as his own attorney at trial, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
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Massachusetts man charged in threat to kill Jewish residents and to bomb synagogues
Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel’s subsequent bombardment of Gaza, there has been a sharp rise in incidents of harassment and claims of bias against both Jewish and Muslim communities.
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U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms
Although opponents of offshore wind projects blame them for a spate of whale deaths over the past 13 months on the East Coast, 2 federal environmental agencies said climate change is the biggest threat to the right whales.
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Nikki Haley vows to stay in primary race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New Hampshire
Trump could become the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.