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BPS delay of grade reshuffle buys some families one more year to find a new school

BPS officials said they are postponing the elimination of the seventh and eighth grades at Gardner Pilot Academy in Brighton due in part to the recent leave of its principal.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, shown here in 2008, was born on May 27, 1923. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Henry Kissinger, legendary diplomat and foreign policy scholar, dies at 100

People walk past the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers

Among the trove of games was an original version of the cult hit Chrono Trigger. (Screenshot from NPR)

A forgotten trove of rare video games could now be worth six...

In Apple TV+'s <em>Slow Horses</em>, Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the slovenly, brilliant spy who's in charge of a group of failed British spies. The series is based on Mick Herron's <em>Slough House</em> novels. Herron says Lamb might not have "a heart of gold" but he does have "a moral code." (Apple TV+)

Gary Oldman had 'free rein' in spy thriller 'Slow Horses' — now...

Cochise County Supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd face felony charges for refusing to meet Arizona's deadline for certifying 2022 election results. (Alberto Mariani/AP; Mark Levy/Pool Photo via AP)

Arizona GOP county officials face charges after refusing to certify election on...

A government official says the U.S. has thwarted an alleged plot to kill Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. (Andrew Harnik/AP)

U.S. charges Indian national in alleged assassination plot of Sikh separatist in...

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When will you be able to visit a cannabis café in Massachusetts?

Radio Boston talks with Cannabis Control Commission Bruce Stebbins about where cannabis cafés stand today.

Sen. Warren calls for two-state solution for Israel and Gaza

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is calling for peace between Israel and Hamas, but stopped short of calling for a permanent ceasefire. Instead, Warren said peace means a political solution, a...

Radio Boston

16:55Nov 29, 2023

Kendall Square was almost a central hub for NASA — until the plan fell apart

Boston Globe reporter Scott Kirsner joins Radio Boton to talk about the unrealized promise of Kendall Square as a key NASA hub and what it could've meant for the region.

Radio Boston

06:41Nov 29, 2023

President Joe Biden waves before boarding Air Force One, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Nantucket Memorial Airport in Nantucket, Mass. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)

Biden visiting Boston Dec. 5 for concert-fundraiser with James Taylor

The Dec. 5 shindig in Boston, titled "You've Got A Friend In Joe," will raise money for the Biden Victory Fund. Ticket prices range from $50 to $7,500.

Local Coverage

Nov 29, 2023

Shoppers Thanksgiving weekend in Downtown Crossing (Irina Matchavariani/WBUR)

A mellow holiday shopping vibe in Boston, as online sales surge nationally

More and more holiday shopping is done from the comfort of consumers' homes, but Black Friday traditions aren't dying out just yet.

Business

01:52Nov 29, 2023

Market Basket employees protesting in support of Arthur T. Demoulas during the grocery chain's 2014 ownership struggle.(AP)

Cheap eats and family beef: Why Market Basket's a whole thing in Greater Boston

Perhaps no Boston-area retailer invokes fiercer loyalty among its customers than Market Basket. If you’re a regular, the bright-red and white sign is a beacon for bargains. Fans of Market...

Local Coverage

Nov 29, 2023

That application fee your landlord charged you might be illegal

Massachusetts is one of only two states where it's illegal for landlords to charge an application fee to perspective renters. Even so, advocates say that these fees are on the...

The Common

11:58Nov 29, 2023

Boston weighs guaranteed basic income program for those 'just surviving'

There are no specifics to a pilot program yet. Supporting councilors would like to see the cash program cover families living below the poverty line, but administration officials warned that...

Local Coverage

Nov 28, 2023

How to take care of your mental health during the holiday season

For many, the holidays are a time of fun and hope. But for others, the holiday season is a low point. Being in a region where the sun sets by...

Radio Boston

10:43Nov 28, 2023

What happened to the New England Patriots?

After this Sunday's loss, the Patriots, once one of football's greatest dynasties, is now the third-worst team in the league. And it looks like Bill Belichick's time could soon be...

Radio Boston

07:18Nov 28, 2023

Radio Boston

Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops during a rehearsal for the Holiday Pops concerts at Symphony Hall. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Conductor Keith Lockhart reflects on 50 years of Holiday Pops and previews what's to come

Radio Boston

12:35Nov 28, 2023

An MBTA commuter rail train leaves Lynn station. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Rep. Andy Vargas talks the importance of multifamily zoning amid debate in MBTA communities

Radio Boston

13:08Nov 27, 2023

In Newton, a bitter battle over multifamily houses

In Newton, where median home value surpasses $1.5 million, city leaders are in the midst of a contentious fight over how to comply with a...

Radio Boston

17:15Nov 27, 2023

Mass. Historical Society podcast explores momentous and bizarre objects from history

The Massachusetts Historical Society preserves hundreds of objects from the commonwealth's history. Some of those items and their pasts are the subject of a podcast...

Radio Boston

12:14Nov 27, 2023

More Boston Headlines

Greater Boston Food Bank warehouse associates move pallets of food to the loading dock to be distributed around the region. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

5 tips to avoid scams and 'make the most impact' this Giving Tuesday

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office released guidance this week to help Bay Staters “make well-informed decisions when donating" to charities this Giving Tuesday. Here are five key things to...

Local Coverage

Nov 28, 2023

The cast of "The Band's Visit" at the Huntington Theatre Company mainstage. Marianna Bassham, Andrew Mayer, Robert Saoud, James Rana, Jared Troilo. (Courtesy T Charles Erickson)

'The Band's Visit' — a smashing SpeakEasy-Huntington coproduction

SpeakEasy Stage Company and the Huntington Theatre Company join forces for a thoroughly engaging production of the musical, says theater critic Jacquinn Sinclair.

Arts & Culture

Nov 28, 2023

An MBTA Green Line train pulls into a stop by Boston University. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How to get around the sprawling Green Line shutdowns starting this week

Monday marks the beginning of a slew of Green Line shutdowns as the MBTA begins to repair track defects and remove slow zones across the system. Here's branch-by-branch breakdown of...

Local Coverage

Nov 27, 2023

Pedestrians walk near a Northeastern University sign on the school's campus in Boston. (Rodrique Ngowi/AP)

Former Northeastern track coach pleads guilty to tricking women into sending him nude photos

A former college track and field coach accused of setting up sham social media and email accounts in an attempt to trick women into sending him nude or semi-nude photos...

Local Coverage

Nov 24, 2023

Too much turkey? How to make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers

Solon Kelleher, an arts fellow for WBUR, grew up working in his family's Worcester restaurant kitchen. He shares some of his favorite recipes for how to put leftovers to good...

Local Coverage

04:15Nov 24, 2023

The Holiday Market at Snowport (Photo courtesy Snowport and Constant Contact)

Your guide to Greater Boston's holiday markets, from the Seaport to Somerville

From big festivals like Snowport and the SoWa Winter Festival to smaller, niche options across Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, we've compiled a list of local holiday markets to help you...

Local Coverage

Nov 24, 2023

In this 2016 photo, a student looks at questions during a college test preparation class at Holton Arms School in Bethesda, Md. The SAT exam will move from paper and pencil to an exclusively digital format. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Pencils down, students. The SAT college exam is going paperless and online-only

On Dec. 2, students taking the standardized college admissions exam will be the last to take the test with pencil and paper. Going forward, the SAT will only be offered...

Education

Nov 23, 2023

A customer at a convenience store holds her Mega Millions lottery tickets in 2012 in Portland, Ore. (Rick Bowmer/AP)

Maine lottery winner sues mother of his child, saying she violated NDA about his jackpot

Court filings state that the winner lives in Maine and the defendant lives in Massachusetts. The defendant has until Dec. 6 to respond to the lawsuit.

Local Coverage

Nov 23, 2023

Planters rest near an entrance to apartments, in Watertown, Mass., on Nov. 13. Three people have been charged with running a sophisticated commercial sex ring in Massachusetts and eastern Virginia that catered to well-connected clients such as elected officials and military officers, federal prosecutors said. (Steven Senne/AP)

2 charged with operating sex ring for wealthy in Mass. will remain behind bars for now

Two people accused of operating a high-end brothel network with wealthy and prominent clients in Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C., suburbs will remain behind bars for now, a judge said...

Local Coverage

Nov 22, 2023

Overdose deaths rose for pregnant people and people in the first few months after giving birth between 2018 and 2021. (JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

Overdose deaths rose among pregnant people, postpartum parents

The study's authors say their findings have "profound implications for the way we discourage, directly or indirectly, women from seeking [substance use disorder] care during pregnancy."

Health

Nov 22, 2023

BPS delay of grade reshuffle buys some families one more year to find a new school

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Henry Kissinger, legendary diplomat and foreign policy scholar, dies at 100

Supreme Court conservatives seem likely to axe SEC enforcement powers

A forgotten trove of rare video games could now be worth six...

Gary Oldman had 'free rein' in spy thriller 'Slow Horses' — now...

Arizona GOP county officials face charges after refusing to certify election on...

U.S. charges Indian national in alleged assassination plot of Sikh separatist in...

When will you be able to visit a cannabis café in Massachusetts?

Sen. Warren calls for two-state solution for Israel and Gaza

Kendall Square was almost a central hub for NASA — until the plan fell apart

Biden visiting Boston Dec. 5 for concert-fundraiser with James Taylor

A mellow holiday shopping vibe in Boston, as online sales surge nationally

Cheap eats and family beef: Why Market Basket's a whole thing in Greater Boston

That application fee your landlord charged you might be illegal

Boston weighs guaranteed basic income program for those 'just surviving'

How to take care of your mental health during the holiday season

What happened to the New England Patriots?

Conductor Keith Lockhart reflects on 50 years of Holiday Pops and previews what's to come

Rep. Andy Vargas talks the importance of multifamily zoning amid debate in MBTA communities

In Newton, a bitter battle over multifamily houses

Mass. Historical Society podcast explores momentous and bizarre objects from history

5 tips to avoid scams and 'make the most impact' this Giving Tuesday

'The Band's Visit' — a smashing SpeakEasy-Huntington coproduction

How to get around the sprawling Green Line shutdowns starting this week

Former Northeastern track coach pleads guilty to tricking women into sending him nude photos

Too much turkey? How to make the most of Thanksgiving leftovers

Your guide to Greater Boston's holiday markets, from the Seaport to Somerville

Pencils down, students. The SAT college exam is going paperless and online-only

Maine lottery winner sues mother of his child, saying she violated NDA about his jackpot

2 charged with operating sex ring for wealthy in Mass. will remain behind bars for now

Overdose deaths rose among pregnant people, postpartum parents