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Trump declared ‘economic warfare’ on Iran. What does that mean for Americans?

President Trump is threatening severe financial penalties on any country that helps Iran evade sanctions. Iran has denounced these threats.

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White House East Wing ballroom construction races ahead of court-ordered pause

White House East Wing ballroom construction races ahead of court-ordered pause

Twenty hours a day, seven days a week. That’s how often crews are working to build President Trump’s East Wing ballroom.

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SJC rules Quincy can't put up statues of saints as lawsuit over religious freedom works through court

SJC rules Quincy can't put up statues of saints as lawsuit over religious freedom works through court

The ruling affirms a lower court decision from October 2025, which ordered the city to pause installation of two 10-foot sculptures of Catholic saints which are intended to adorn the outside of a new public safety complex.

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Hundreds rally outside of Plymouth courthouse in support of Lindsay Clancy

Hundreds rally outside of Plymouth courthouse in support of Lindsay Clancy

Most of the demonstrators were women who said they sympathized with Clancy's effort to get postpartum mental health treatment. The Duxbury woman is on trial for killing her three children in 2023.

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An oasis in Chinatown

An oasis in Chinatown

The Berkeley Community Garden brings together hundreds of people who tend to 155 plots of vegetables, flowers and other plants. But the plot of land is much more than a place to nurture a hobby.

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Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia

A final decision is expected to be made later this year by party leaders. Republicans have already chosen Houston for the site of their 2028 convention. Boston last hosted the convention in 2004.

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As white sharks are spotted in Maine waters more frequently, beachgoers adjust to sharing

As white sharks are spotted in Maine waters more frequently, beachgoers adjust to sharing

White sharks have swum through Maine waters forever, but until recent years, near-shore sightings were rare. A rash of recent sightings has led to temporary beach closures and surveillance measures along the southern Maine coast.

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Most of the Orange Line is shutting down for 11 days. Here's what to know

Most of the Orange Line is shutting down for 11 days. Here's what to know

The MBTA is suspending the Orange Line between Oak Grove and Back Bay from Aug. 20 to Aug. 30. Among other things, MBTA officials say the work will "soon" allow Orange Line trains to go 55 mph as far south as Community College.

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Mosquito in Kingston tests positive for EEE in first case of the season

Mosquito in Kingston tests positive for EEE in first case of the season

Eastern equine encephalitis, which is typically transmitted to people through bites from infected mosquitoes, is rare but can result in "serious and potentially fatal disease," officials said. No human or animal cases of EEE have been detected yet this year, the Department of Public Health said.

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TONIGHT: Markey-Moulton debate for final time before primary

TONIGHT: Markey-Moulton debate for final time before primary

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey will face off against Rep. Seth Moulton in the last debate before the Sept. 1 Democratic primary Thursday night.

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A new cookbook shows that for Chinatown's aunties, self-care is collective

A new cookbook shows that for Chinatown's aunties, self-care is collective

Chinatown has a long history of grassroots activism, fighting against displacement and inequality. A new art project highlights the advocacy of the neighborhood’s female elders.

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Wu announces new elections commissioner for Boston

Wu announces new elections commissioner for Boston

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that longtime city worker Kerry Jordan will serve as the new executive director of the Boston elections department. The leadership change comes after the department was put into a receivership following several mishaps during the 2024 Presidential election, which led to ballot shortages at multiple precincts.

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Brainwaves: Is AI actually thinking?

Brainwaves: Is AI actually thinking?

The rate at which artificial intelligence is able to replicate human behavior has increased in recent years. Does that mean it's thinking like us?

In the third episode of "Brainwaves," what artificial intelligence teaches us about our own capacity for thought.

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Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test

Moderna shares surge after it says its experimental mRNA cancer treatment passed a key test

Moderna shares more than doubled Wednesday after it announced initial results from a study of an experimental cancer treatment that would be the first of its kind if approved by regulators.

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ABC, Disney sue FCC for challenging broadcast licenses

The lawsuit accuses the agency of violating the company's First Amendment rights.

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Why David Hogg is pushing for a new generation of Democratic Party leaders

Why David Hogg is pushing for a new generation of Democratic Party leaders

Tuesday election results show it was not a clean sweep for progressives who have been on a winning streak in primaries this year.

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Recalls surge for millions of vehicles as more parked cars burst into flame

According to a recent Carfax estimate, about 3.2 million vehicles nationwide are under a “park outside” recall order due to a fire hazard, numbers confirmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The rise and fall of AI-assisted robot guards and cops

Proof News found that at least 21 security robot systems were deployed across the country in the past decade.

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AI online personas for cops spark First Amendment issues

As part of Here & Now's week-long look at law enforcement's use of artificial intelligence, we find out about a company offering digital AI personas to departments across the country.

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New voting ID bans create hurdles for young voters in Indiana and New Hampshire

The bans target the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.

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Meet Matthew McConaughey's latest co-stars — more than a million bees

A new movie starring Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper uses real bees from Alabama.

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A farewell to NPR's Africa correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu 

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he reported stories from all across the African continent.

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Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan advance in Alaska Senate primary

Democrats hope Peltola will help them pick up a seat in their bid to control the U.S. Senate.

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New AI health predictor tool

Researchers say the new tools can predict the likelihood of them developing hundreds of diseases, including heart disease and cancers.

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Lessons of survival and resilience from the Eaton fire in California

Lessons of survival and resilience from the Eaton fire in California

As the fire raged on, Nikki High turned her bookstore into a mutual aid hub for her local community.

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Vaccine prevents return of melanoma, according to new trial results from Moderna and Merck

Vaccine prevents return of melanoma, according to new trial results from Moderna and Merck

Researchers are optimistic that the results could prove effective against other cancers.

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Exploring the trade relationship between Michigan and Canada as Trump temporarily suspends tariffs

Exploring the trade relationship between Michigan and Canada as Trump temporarily suspends tariffs

The tariffs were set to go into effect Tuesday night at midnight, but the two countries have agreed to pause them until Friday while they work on a deal.

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Threat of violence is one reason nurses across the U.S. are striking

Federal data shows hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts than the general working population.

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What Florida Democratic primary results say about the party's path to victory

What Florida Democratic primary results say about the party's path to victory

Florida Democrats took competing paths in Tuesday night’s primary elections as they try to win their first statewide race since 2018, nominating a progressive Democrat for Senate and a former Republican in the governor's race.

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Mass. high court allows White Stadium rebuild to continue, sides with city of Boston

Mass. high court allows White Stadium rebuild to continue, sides with city of Boston

The decision by the state's highest court is a major win for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on a high-stakes project that's been a priority for her administration. Women's soccer team Boston Legacy FC plans to make the stadium its home turf.