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Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy

It's not clear whether ICE will quickly reverse course and resume most stops, which have been a key tool in Trump's immigration crackdown.

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How a blood test could someday predict your risk for Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, Mass General Brigham researchers found that a specific biomarker, called p-tau217, shows promise for predicting Alzheimer's. But they caution that right now, this test is not recommended for people without any symptoms.

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Family says Boston seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

The relatives of Youlin Chen of Boston broke their silence this week, apparently after they saw no sign from the Chinese government that it was planning to release Chen — even after President Trump brought up the case when meeting Xi in Beijing in May.

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The ‘gift’ of celebrity weddings

On July 19, 1986, Ann MacDonald and her mother gathered with thousands of other people outside of a church on Cape Cod, hoping to catch a glimpse of Caroline Kennedy’s wedding day. MacDonald writes, “I wanted a picture to remember this special day, and I would get it. Just not the one I expected.”

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5 things to do this weekend, including the play ‘A New Era’ and Somerville’s ArtBeat

From a vintage market in Copley Square to dance performances at the ICA, here are five events to check out this weekend.

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Globe-trotting Scottish traffic cone gets hero's welcome in Boston

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were at Logan Airport Tuesday to welcome a traffic cone that flew first class to the state. Yes, really.

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Boston school bus vendor fined more than $400,000 over delays, missed trips

Transdev, which operates the city's school bus fleets and hires and trains drivers, has now been fined $400,500 to date for significantly late or no-show buses between March and the end of the school year in June, based on data provided by district spokeswoman Samara Pinto.

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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly Maine, Texas shootings

Trump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter. Tuesday's order came a day after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine, renewing criticism of the agency’s tactics during enforcement operations.

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A master magician on how to avoid your blind spots

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We all have our blind spots, but with AI and the spread of misinformation, we are more vulnerable to them than ever. Can we learn from a master illusionist on how to avoid falling trap to them?

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Summer Camp: The Long Crimson Thread

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Welcome back to Circle Round Summer Camp! We're revisiting our favorite stories about the outdoors.

Jessika Van (Seoul Searching, Awkward) and Mark Pellegrino (American Rust, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley) co-star in a Welsh tale about a girl, a drought, and a mouse with a life-saving secret.

This Circle Round episode originally was released on May 14, 2024.

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Canadian wildfire smoke is blowing into Boston. Here's what to know

This smoke comes from a sudden flare-up of intense wildfire activity in far northern Minnesota and neighboring Ontario, Canada, where hot, dry and windy conditions sparked explosive fire growth. Thanks to a the jet stream pattern, that smoke is moving straight into New England's backyard.

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Stay cool as a cucumber this summer with 3 new recipes

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When the temperatures soar and the kitchen heats up, cucumbers are perfect for light, refreshing and cooling recipes.

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Tennessee redistricting divides Black voters, weakening their political power

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Redistricting divides a community of Black voters along the same line as a highway that split them up 60 years ago.

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Utah town in a 'dire' water crisis

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Across the West, reservoirs and wells are running low.

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Bastille Day in France: World Cup matches, extreme heat and forest fires

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July 14 marks the start of the French Revolution.

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Would you fly 22 hours on a plane to avoid a connection?

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A long-haul flight taking off in 2027 will be non-stop between London and Sydney in a journey that will take approximately 22 hours.

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Fewer than 1% of Jamaica's beaches are accessible to the public

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A private sector-fueled monopoly controls access to the beaches.

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Darline Graham sworn into brother's senate seat as S.C. gears up for special Republican primary

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Lindsey Graham's sister is being sworn in to the Senate on Tuesday after the South Carolina Republican's sudden death.

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Supreme Court TPS decision raises concerns about health care industry

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On July 24, hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. with Temporary Protected Status will lose their ability to work.

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Historic Somerville Theatre and Capitol Theatre buildings listed for sale at $12 million apiece

The future sale of the buildings raised questions about the fate of the popular venues. The theaters' operators remain "cautiously optimistic."

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Trump's push toward hedge funds, cryptocurrency could weaken protections on 401(k) savings

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This move could make it easier for employers to take risks with their workers' money on Wall Street.

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'It Will Come Back to You': Award-winning author Sigrid Nunez puts out first short story collection

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In 2018, Sigrid Nunez won the National Book Award for fiction for "The Friend."

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At a Missouri prison, incarcerated people can earn tattoo licenses

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Prisons provide vocational training to incarcerated people, since stable employment after they leave makes them less likely to return.

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What a Mass. dermatologist wants you to know about the newly-approved sunscreen ingredient

For the first time in nearly three decades, the FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient. Here's what you should know about it — plus tips from Dr. Emmy Graber, the founder and president of the Dermatology Institute of Boston, on how to get the most out of your sunscreen this summer.

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Sports betting companies are targeting lawmakers who are trying to restrict them

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A number of states that have legalized online sports betting are now considering new restrictions because of the growing problem of gambling addiction.

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All eyes will be on Dallas for the first of two World Cup semifinal matches

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First on the pitch, France takes on Spain.

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New York order temporarily stops construction of data centers in state

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It's the first statewide measure of its kind.

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ICE agent kills motorist in Maine, sparking shock and outrage

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Maine Sen. Angus King's office said Tuesday that ICE has decided to temporarily pause many traffic stops.

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Hundreds rally in Biddeford, Portland after fatal ICE shooting

Hundreds of people turned out for a vigil in Biddeford Monday night to call for justice for a 26-year-old Colombian man fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Friends and coworkers have confirmed to Maine Public the victim's name is Joan Sebastian Guerrero.

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What Haitian TPS holders with American-born children can do to protect their kids

Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell put out an emergency planning guide to help parents with "uncertain immigration status" make difficult decisions around how to keep their children safe.