Skiing One has the coldest chairlift in the Northeast, according to Boston.com readers. A skier goes down a slope at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont on March. 20, 2011. Caleb Kenna / The New York Times Skiers and riders are hungry for information about two Vermont ski resorts, according to a recent study. A Mass. … [Read more…]
Two rescued in Revere fire that officials are investigating as arson
Local News Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Authorities urge anyone with information about the fire to contact the Arson Watch Reward Program at 1-800-682-9229. Department of Fire Services Authorities believe a two-alarm fire Sunday at a multi-unit apartment building in Revere was intentionally … [Read more…]
How abortion lifted Democrats, and more takeaways from Tuesday’s elections nationwide
Politics President Joe Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has been extended through another election night. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear focused on local issues in Kentucky, and avoided mentioning President Joe Biden by name. Jon Cherry / The New York Times By Jonathan Weisman and Reid J. Epstein, … [Read more…]
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a company once valued close to $50 billion
Business In Monday’s filing, WeWork listed about $18.7 billion in debts and $15.1 billion in assets as of June 30. A sign for WeWork is displayed at their office in the borough of Manhattan in New York, Aug. 9, 2023. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press November 8, 2023 | 8:30 AM … [Read more…]
Thousands flee north Gaza on foot as desperation grows over dwindling supplies and Israeli advance
World News With no end in sight to the fighting, an increasingly dire humanitarian situation is unfolding inside the besieged Palestinian enclave. Palestinians look for survivors following an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. AP Photo/Fatima Shbair By NAJIB JOBAIN and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press November 8, … [Read more…]
Fresh faces elected to Boston City Council
Politics Henry Santana, John FitzGerald, Enrique Pepén, and Ben Weber all declared victory Tuesday night. Enrique Pepén celebrated his victory Tuesday night at Guira y Tambora in Roslindale. He will represent District 5 as a City Council member. Barry Chin/Boston Globe A number of new faces were added to the Boston City Council Tuesday, even … [Read more…]
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
Politics The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House. FILE – Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., speaks during a rally at the National Mall during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington, Oct. 20, 2023. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana By FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press … [Read more…]
Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress
Politics “For Rhode Island it’s been interesting to have an immigrant story that everyone can relate to,” he said. Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, center, greets people during a campaign stop at a cafe, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in Providence, R.I. AP Photo/Steven Senne By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November … [Read more…]
‘Hero’ Northeastern grad dies in plane crash while aiding firefighting efforts in Australia
Local News William Jennings graduated summa cum laude in May 2023 and was living with friends in Mission Hill, his father said. The 22-year-old loved helping people, adventuring, and living in Boston. William Jennings, 22, lived in Mission Hill and graduated from Northeastern University in May 2023. He died in a plane crash in Australia … [Read more…]