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Why expiration dates in America are going bad

Approximately 20% of all food waste in America is linked to confusion over date labels. Now, California is banning most food expiration labeling. So, what do expiration dates really tell us?

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Biddeford, long a city of immigrants, grapples with shock and grief after ICE shooting

While Durán Guerrero's family are confronting his loss, his killing has also sent shockwaves through an immigrant community where there are few degrees of separation.

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To protect against flooding, Army Corps calls for investing billions into Boston’s waterfront

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommended 20 infrastructure projects across East Boston, Charlestown, downtown, South Boston and Dorchester. The estimated cost to build every project represents the “ largest investment in Boston's waterfront in generations,” said Brian Swett, Boston’s chief climate officer.

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A proposed law could help Mass. prevent artist displacement

The Creative Space Act would allow municipalities to establish a trust fund to acquire cultural spaces threatened by displacement. Advocates say the legislation would protect artist workspaces against the pressures of a tight real estate market.

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Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister

Burnham is succeeding the outgoing Keir Starmer.

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Former immigration chief on what's next for ICE

Dozens of Democratic senators are demanding immediate, independent and transparent investigations into two fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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How to keep watching soccer even after the World Cup is over

This World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, has brought a lot of new fans into the game — especially Americans.

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A tour of Detroit's famous foods

Detroit's signature foods are filling, made for factory workers who need to eat quickly and get back on the job.

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EV battery recycling's math problem

EV batteries can, and should, be recycled. But the economics of recycling them don't always work out.

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Why Taiwan rallied behind a unlikely nation in the World Cup

As China has increased its diplomatic pressure on the island, many fans — including Taiwan’s president — found themselves rallying behind an unlikely nation.

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Geek icon Felicia Day on how she's trying to turn pioneering web series 'The Guild' into a film

"The Guild" launched in 2007 and went on for six seasons. It’s about a fictional group of gamers obsessed with a multiplayer online role-playing game — and it catapulted actor, screenwriter, and director Felicia Day into geek stardom.

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As climate change drives more extreme wildfires, are smoky summer days the new norm?

Scientists say human-caused climate change is driving longer fire seasons across drier landscapes, sparking more intense and widespread forest fires.

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U.S.-Iran war escalates

Three American service members have been killed since Friday.

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Spain defeats Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

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

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

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Can AI replace financial planners?

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

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.