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- A 6th child has died from the flu in Mass. this flu season, along with 187 adults
Flu-like illness activity — which the state bases on outpatient visits for flu — remains high, recent flu data says. The post A 6th child has died from the flu in Mass. this flu season, along with 187 adults appeared first on Boston.com.
- Peter Attia ‘ashamed’ after Epstein emails become public
The longevity influencer said he “never witnessed illegal behavior” but would not defend his crude remarks about women and comments on Jeffrey Epstein’s “outrageous” life. The post Peter Attia ‘ashamed’ after Epstein emails become public appeared first on Boston.com.
- Vermont has no facility for people incompetent to stand trial. Could that finally change?
Vermont lawmakers are considering a bill to address the gap. The debate centers on balancing defendants’ rights with public safety. The post Vermont has no facility for people incompetent to stand trial. Could that finally change? appeared first on Boston.com.
Local News
- Alaffia Targets Healthcare Waste with $55M Raise
Alaffia Health has secured $55 million in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of its agentic AI platform to tackle healthcare’s waste problem. The […]
- Boston Community Health Collaborative Releases 2025-2028 Community Health Improvement Plan
BOSTON – February 5, 2025, The Boston Community Health Collaborative, which is facilitated by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and convenes […]
- People Operations Cabinet Publishes 2025 Impact Report
Established by Mayor Wu in 2022, the People Operations Cabinet brings together Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Records, the Registry Division, and […]
- Welcome Back Bean Blowers! A Back Bay Landmark is Restored
Located in the Back Bay Architectural District at the southwest corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Clarendon Street, this sacred space was constructed between […]
- Sarah Lawton Announced as Interim Preservation Planner for the South End
Preservation Assistant, Sarah Lawton will be temporarily serving as a Preservation Planner for the South End Landmark District Commission while Preservation […]
- Emerging Exchange District could help spur more housing conversions in historic Downtown buildings
The Boston Landmarks Commission is proposing the establishment of a new National Register Historic District in Downtown Boston, called the Exchange District, […]
- Allan Rohan Crite and the Gospel Truth
Allan Rohan Crite was an unassumingly radical artist. He depicted Black people as being everyday people in his South End neighborhood and painted images of the […]
- The Real Reason Your Google Ads Aren’t Converting (And How a PPC Audit Fixes It Fast)
You’re getting clicks, the traffic looks solid, but when you check the conversions, there’s nothing. This is a problem many UK businesses face. They pour […]
- Age Strong Commission to Host Cost-Saving Clinics Across Boston Neighborhoods to Help Older Residents Make Ends Meet
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston’s Age Strong Commission launched a series of in-person cost-savings clinics for Boston’s older adult residents ages 55 and up. […]
- Google Launches WAXAL, an Open Source Dataset for African Languages
After three years of development, Google, in partnership with African research institutes, has finally announced WAXAL. WAXAL, derived from the word […]
Global News
- 5 Sneakers Your Man Will Want For Valentine’s Day
It's not all about you, ladies! Treat yo' man this Valentine's Day with five sneakers we're sure will get you some flowers...and then some.
- Mike Epps Hits the Road for ‘We Them Ones’ Comedy Tour Following Massive Netflix Success
Mike Epps headlines the “We Them Ones” Comedy Tour, following Netflix’s Delusional success. 35-city tour promises raw, fearless laughs.
- ‘Relationship Goals’ & More Love Films To Watch In February
Get your popcorn ready for Relationship Goals and our top picks for Black love movies to stream this February.
- Timberland Drops Retro Jackets Modeled By Spike Lee & Skepta
Following Timberland's "Advice Of An Icon" global campaign, the archival jackets worn by Spike Lee and Skepta are now available.
- When Men Harm Children, We Ask All The Wrong Questions
When harm happens at the hands of the men in our lives, the first question is rarely, “Why did he do this?” More often, it’s, “Why did she trust him?”
- The 40 Greatest Hits Of Janet, Jimmy And Terry
Celebrating 40 years of 'Control', the magnum opus of pop queen Janet Jackson, we look at 40 of her hits alongside Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs Order To Ensure Criminal Allegations Against ICE Agents Are Investigated. The Horror, Right?
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is a Black man who loves his city, and he won't let it be ruled by white nationalism.
- Decoded: Keisha Blain On The Erasure Of Black History
Professor Keisha Blain explains how the federal government is being weaponized to continually erase Black History from public spaces.
- Whoopi Goldberg Slams Elon Musk’s Attack On Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o’s upcoming role in Christopher Nolan’s new film The Odyssey is unknown, but Elon Musk is still attacking the actress. Whoopi Goldberg let […]
- ‘Housewives’ Horror — Shamea Morton Sues Atlanta Skincare Doctor Over ‘Permanent Scarring’ From Chemical Peel Burns
'RHOA' alum Shamea Morton is suing skincare doctor Jing Jing Wong Harris, alleging a chemical peel “negligently burned” her. Morton included photos of her […]