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- Massachusetts emergency room wait times rank among the longest in the U.S.
Patients spend an average of 189 minutes — more than three hours — in the emergency department, and longer stays have become more common. What was your experience like? The post Massachusetts emergency room wait times rank among the longest in the U.S. appeared first on Boston.com.
- Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The FDA cited concerns about Moderna's use of a 40,000-person clinical trial that showed improved effectiveness in adults 50 and older than a standard shot. The post Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine appeared first on Boston.com.
- ‘I’d rather overpay and be comfortable.’ As mid-budget gyms die out, patrons face tough choices.
In Downtown Crossing, a budget gym membership at Planet Fitness will cost you $15 a month. For something a little more upscale, your nearest option is the Avery Street Equinox, where monthly dues are well over $200. At first glance, it’s a wide range of options. But the mid-budget choice, the New […]
Local News
- City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology Announce New Five Year Pilot Agreement and New Amendment to Ten Year Institutional Master Plan.
The City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their […]
- Embracing the Spirit of Ramadan Across Boston and Beyond
With the sacred month of Ramadan approaching, the Council, through a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper and co-sponsored by Councilors Pepén and […]
- March is Irish-American Heritage Month
The Council, through an order offered by Councilor Murphy and co-sponsored by Councilors Flynn and FitzGerald, has proclaimed March 2026 as Irish-American […]
- Council Backs TPS Legislation for Haiti
This week, Councilor Louijeune offered a resolution expressing support for U.S. Discharge Petition No. 15, a congressional measure intended to advance […]
- Council Supports Crossing Guard Corps for Trotter Elementary School
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council urged the City of Boston to establish a dedicated crossing guard corps for Trotter Elementary School to […]
- Council Adopts Resolution Urging Reopening of South End Branch Library
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper in support of reopening the South End Branch of the Boston Public Library and recognizing the […]
- Honoring Carvell Curry and Calling for Compassionate Cold-Weather Protections
The Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilor Culpepper and co-sponsored by Councilors Durkan and Flynn recognizing the avoidable and tragic death of […]
- 5 Black Couples Building Businesses, Wealth, and Legacy Together
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, UrbanGeekz is spotlighting Black couples building startups, scaling brands, and creating generational wealth — […]
- February 13, 2026 Traffic Advisory
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on […]
- London-based Bracket Raises $7M to Expand Treasury Intelligence Platform
Bracket, a London-based fintech company, has raised $7 million in a seed round to end manual treasury with AI. The investment was led by Macquarie Group’s […]
Global News
- Ja Rule On Plane Incident, “I’m Not Proud Of My Behavior”
Ja Rule is putting his emotions aside and owning up to his mistakes. Recently, the NY rapper got into a heated exchange on a Delta flight after running into […]
- Cardi B Kicks Off Her ‘Little Miss Drama Tour’ With A Sold-Out Crowd In Cali
It’s been a very eventful week for Cardi B as she not only finds herself back on the market following her breakup with NFL player Stefon Diggs, but she also […]
- Love, Actually: How To Show The Middle-Aged Black Man In Your Life Some Real Love This Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking to show the Black man in your life some love this Valentine’s Day, let’s take a different tack.
- Lawyers For Chicago Woman Shot By Border Patrol Threaten Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Evidence They Say Shows DHS Lied About Shooting
Marimar Martinez was shot five tines by a Border Patrol agent in Chicago in October, and DHS did its usual job of blaming the victim.
- ICE And Border Patrol Heads Evasive During Senate Hearing
Todd Lyons, the acting head of ICE, said he wouldn’t deploy ICE to polling stations if Trump asked him to do so, so there’s that, I guess?
- SAVE And MEGA Acts Could Help Trump Take Over Our Elections
Lede The fact that election administration, real integrity, and security could be affected is a feature, not a bug. It's a poll tax on steroids.
- 10 Spooky, Scary & Superstitious Songs For Friday the 13th
Explore 10 haunting Rap and R&B songs inspired by superstitions, perfect for setting the mood this Friday the 13th.
- Mariah Carey Helps Raise Millions for Struggling Artists
MusiCares supports music professionals in crisis, providing mental health, health, and human services to those facing emergencies.
- Trending on the Timeline: Gene Simmons Gets a History Lesson During Black History Month
Gene Simmons' dismissive comments about rap in the Rock Hall spark backlash, highlighting the genre's deep roots in Black culture.
- Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: February 13, 2026
In her latest report, Sybil Wilkes provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial details you should be aware of.