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The City of Boston, is the capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States and 24th-most populous city in the country. The city proper covers about 48.4 sq mi (125 km ) with a population of 675,647 in 2020, also making it the most populous city in New England.
- 700-pound sea turtle washes up dead on Martha’s Vineyardby Dialynn Dwyer on June 18, 2025 at 1:16 am
It is the first sea turtle stranding of the summer season, according to Mass Audubon. The post 700-pound sea turtle washes up dead on Martha’s Vineyard appeared first on Boston.com.
- MBTA christens 2 new ferries with names chosen by local studentsby Dialynn Dwyer on June 18, 2025 at 12:17 am
“We're proud that this contest brought creativity and history together, and we're more proud of these names that came from the minds of our youngest ferry riders." The post MBTA christens 2 new ferries with names chosen by local students appeared first on Boston.com.
- Mayor Robert Hedlund of Weymouth to resign after nearly 10 years on the jobby Molly Farrar on June 17, 2025 at 11:37 pm
Hedlund, who also served as a state senator for 21 years, will step down from his position effective July 15. He did not give a reason for leaving his four-year term early. The post Mayor Robert Hedlund of Weymouth to resign after nearly 10 years on the job appeared first on Boston.com.
- Hiker dies after collapsing in New Hampshire, officials sayby Dialynn Dwyer on June 17, 2025 at 11:02 pm
The 70-year-old from Connecticut was hiking on Valley Way Trail in Low and Burbanks Grant, officials said. The post Hiker dies after collapsing in New Hampshire, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.
- Needham school employee facing child pornography chargesby Molly Farrar on June 17, 2025 at 10:43 pm
Christopher Carlisle, 29, was charged with possession of child pornography and distribution of obscene material. He is on administrative leave. The post Needham school employee facing child pornography charges appeared first on Boston.com.
- Readers: Is the country on the right or wrong path?by Annie Jonas on June 17, 2025 at 9:00 pm
How are President Donald Trump's policies shaping the nation? We want your opinion. The post Readers: Is the country on the right or wrong path? appeared first on Boston.com.
- 1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can’t count on their next mealby Beth Treffeisen on June 17, 2025 at 4:06 pm
A report by the Greater Boston Food Bank reveals that hunger in the state persists amid growing concerns about economic insecurity. The post 1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can’t count on their next meal appeared first on Boston.com.
- Japan exports fall at sharpest pace in 8 months as U.S. shipments plummeton June 18, 2025 at 4:34 am
The fall was softer than the 3.8% decline forecasted by economists polled by Reuters, but was a reversal compared to the 2% gain recorded in April.
- Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as Iran-Israel conflict dents investor sentimenton June 18, 2025 at 4:07 am
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a military strike on Iran, while demanding the country's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "surrender."
- General Mills to remove artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals and foodson June 18, 2025 at 2:21 am
General Mills said on Tuesday it would remove artificial colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
- Nasdaq-traded Chinese herb stock with no revenues rallies 59,000% to top Lululemon in market valueon June 18, 2025 at 1:05 am
The developer of traditional Chinese herbal treatments for childhood ADHD and autism is up roughly 59,000% year to date.
- Wednesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading sessionon June 18, 2025 at 12:15 am
Stocks slid on Tuesday, with the Dow dropping nearly 300 points, as the Israel-Iran conflict escalated. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday.