Citing concerns about data privacy and impacts on LGBTQ+ youth, advocates gathered Wednesday to oppose House social media legislation. The House passed a bill in April that bans student cellphone use in schools and bans social media use for kids under the age of 14, adding the regulations onto a Senate cellphone ban bill passed last year.
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Anne Brensley said her campaign relied partly on an outside firm to collect the required 10,000 signatures to get on the ballot, but that they failed to do so. She...
The collapse of Spirit Airlines means travelers have fewer options for flying out of Logan Airport. It also has big implications for JetBlue, one of the largest carriers in Boston.
Voters asked about a measure that would reduce the state's income tax from 5% to 4% initially supported it. But once they were told more about it — namely critics'...
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Jake Rosmarin, from Boston, is one of 18 Americans under observation at specialized healthcare facilities after a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. He expects to spend 42 days at...
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said she plans to have a former political rival of Attorney General Andrea Campbell represent her in a lawsuit against the Legislature.
The Boston Pops celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Fireworks Spectacular, featuring Grammy winners Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty at the Hatch Memorial Shell. All three performers...
Tyler E. Brown previously served time in prison for shooting at a Boston police officer in 2020. He's now accused of firing up to 60 rounds from an assault-style rifle...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she's happy to see Fidelity and other big employers calling employees back into the office more often, calling it "great news" for downtown businesses. She...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is celebrating Fidelity Investments' recent announcement that it will bring its 8,000 Boston employees back to the office five days a week.
The gunman caused mayhem in Cambridge on Monday afternoon, allegedly shooting more than 50 rounds before being shot by police. The victims and the shooter were all hospitalized.
The event series, funded through a $175,000 grant from the state, features soccer tournaments, a family-friendly "Field Day" and over a month of Spanish-broadcast World Cup watch parties in Chelsea...
Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to lead Ottawa to a 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet, winning the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.
From big public watch parties to tried-and-true soccer bars, the Boston area has a lot of options for getting in on the 2026 World Cup excitement — even if you...
There are nearly 40 Porchfests coming to cities and towns across Massachusetts this spring and summer. But few can compete with Somerville Porchfest, which remains the largest and most popular...
DJs Kyle Buresh and Steve Maling joins WBUR's Morning Edition to reflect on their tenth anniversary as collaborators.
The longtime Mother's Day tradition is typically the busiest day of the year for the Harvard-managed botanical garden. And unlike recent Lilac Sundays, the flowers are expected to be in...
The state Senate passed legislation Thursday aimed at providing new protections for immigrants in Massachusetts. But the House and Senate have a lot of differences to hash out between their...
For our series "AI in the doctor's office," WBUR created an interactive that replicates the experience of a new user asking AI chatbots mental health questions. It then shows what...
Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart previews the 140th spring Pops season.
Supporters have framed the measure as a pro-democracy reform aimed at rebalancing power in a system that they say rewards loyalty to Democratic leadership. Lawmakers have pushed back harshly against...
Davy Rothbart talks about some of the local notes he's received over the years and what they've taught him about humanity. He'll be hosting a longer conversation about what he's...
Experience hypothetical mental health conversations with ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Then, read takeaways from Boston-area therapists on what was good or bad about the chatbots' responses.
Water Quality Report Cards graded the Charles River, Mystic River and Neponset River slightly worse in 2025 than in previous years, with most grades falling in the B and C...
Since 2021, MASARY has been developing a concept to animate the Tobin Bridge with vivid light that visualizes tidal patterns in the waters below.
Half of Massachusetts residents say housing is unaffordable for their household, making it the single biggest financial pressure point in a new poll.
Campbell’s motion to strike the lawsuit that DiZoglio filed earlier this year against House and Senate before the state’s highest court Wednesday morning. It's the latest in the long-running dispute...
Shuttles are replacing Green Line trolleys on the C branch between Kenmore and Cleveland Circle from May 6 to May 17.
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Researchers are studying a machine learning-powered warning system for breast cancer. It works by detecting subtle changes in a mammogram that humans can't spot, but could soon become cancer.