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Spain defeats Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

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Spain’s definitive victory over defending champions Argentina capped off 39 exciting days of the FIFA World Cup.

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The outsized impact Edmund Gordon has made on education

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At the age of 105, Edmund Gordon is still contributing to academia.

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Can AI replace financial planners?

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According to a Credit Karma survey from last summer, 66% of Americans who have used generative AI say they've used it for financial advice. But is it safe?

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How coaches at the World Cup and Major League Baseball are using AI

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At the World Cup, AI-powered technology from Lenovo helped smooth referee bodycam footage for TV viewers.

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Beacon Hill lawmakers are mostly poised for a relaxing summer — except in parts of Boston

Most House and Senate seats on Beacon Hill won't see competition in the Sept. 1 primary elections. But that's not the case in two Boston-area Senate districts.

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Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the U.S.

Higher education leaders have opposed the rule, arguing the change creates an administrative burden for schools, universities and the federal government.

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New England TSA workers want more clarity from Trump's nominee to lead the agency

David Cummins, former senior vice president at government contractor Serco and Trump's pick to lead the TSA, has undergone two confirmation hearings as of last Thursday. TSA union representatives in New England are watching the process closely, WBUR's Rob Lane reports.

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Troy Jackson appears headed for Maine Democratic nomination in race against Sen. Susan Collins

The nomination process won't be complete until next Saturday's special convention. But long before Democrats had completed their second day of meetings across the state on Sunday, Troy Jackson appeared to have amassed enough supportive delegates to secure the nomination.

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Murder trial for Duxbury mom begins. Defense expected to focus on postpartum depression

Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three young children. The trial, beginning Monday at Plymouth Superior Court, is likely to focus on the mental health treatment she was receiving at the time.

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'Mega masters' hearings pack immigration court dockets. Experts say it's a strategy to deport people faster

Advocates argue many immigrants funneled into the courts for mega masters hearings will lose the ability to have their stories heard, and that the government's ultimate goal here is to increase deportations.

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The World Cup runneth over

"Call me corny; call me a sap. I don’t care," writes Scott Helman, about his love of this year's World Cup. "In the final tally, score a victory for the global community ... score it for a kind of universal kinship, billions strong."

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The beautiful game did not disappoint

The odds say Spain wins it all, but Argentina has that 39-year-old magician, Messi. I’m making no predictions, writes Cog editor Cloe Axelson.

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City councilor calls for independent review of Boston school bus safety

City Councilor Erin Murphy said she is concerned about the safety record of the school's transportation contractor and that the school district has not disclosed the full extent of its transportation problems.

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Can math equations solve inequality?

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Mathematician Eugenia Cheng wants us to rethink our relationship to math -- and equality. We hear how different paths lead to identical outcomes in math, and how that can help us all in real life.

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Mass. Venezuelans send aid back home to quake survivors, with an assist from Amazon

Quotes from transportation companies to first get the 42,000 pounds of food and personal supplies to Miami came in around $30,000, Beverly resident Juan Salcedo said. Volunteers couldn’t justify spending that much to move pallets around the U.S. That's when Amazon stepped in.

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World Cup beer sales are hopping. Brewers hope the stout demand outlasts the tournament

Beer sales have been struggling globally, and it’s unclear if soccer's world championship tournament can reverse the trend despite having three countries and 16 cities as co-hosts this year.

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Thrilling 'Paranormal Activity' brings horror film to the stage

In Levi Holloway’s play, based on the film of the same name, a couple is terrorized by a paranormal entity in their home. "It is a terrifically wrought production — rightfully heading to Broadway soon," reviews theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair.

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hits theaters

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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is old-school filmmaking on a grand scale, shot entirely on IMAX cameras, with a star-studded cast.

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Native American tribes distressed over Trump's rollback of protections for two national monuments

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Earlier this week, President Trump drastically downsized two national monuments in Utah: Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears.

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ICE officer who fatally shot a man in Maine has a history of violence, ex-wife says

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People who were closest to him say that he’s a violent person with mental health issues who never should have been given a gun.

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From the farm to the stage: How Luis Valdez caught America's attention

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A new documentary explores the life and legacy of the playwright and screenwriter whose work highlighted the triumphs and struggles of the Mexican American experience in the U.S.

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Election expert responds to Trump's speech

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President Trump called last night for action to protect U.S. elections, and he continued to make unproven claims about the 2020 election, which he still denies he lost.

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What Scott Tong ate during his trip to Michigan

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It's reporting, but it sounds like fun, too.

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Floods sweep through Texas for the second year in a row

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At least two people have died from flooding in Texas Hill Country, the same area where floods last summer killed more than 130 people.

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Physical media are disappearing. Video games are next

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While online backlash has been fierce, the gaming market has moved online just as movies and music did.

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Mayor Mary Sheffield on where Detroit is headed

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Mary Sheffield is the first woman ever elected Mayor of Detroit, and she took office in January.

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Political risks for Trump as he keeps focus on 2020 election he lost

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President Trump continues to relitigate his 2020 election loss.

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How DJ Screw changed Houston — and the world

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Robert Earle Davis Jr., widely known as DJ Screw, changed rap and hip-hop forever with his dual techniques known as "chopped and screwed."

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A closer look at soccer legend Lionel Messi

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A Lionel Messi expert, NPR's Jasmine Garsd talks about what the soccer legend means to fans.

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What Michigan swing voters are thinking ahead of midterm elections

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Every statewide seat in Michigan is up for grabs in these midterm elections, and they're being watched closely.