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Mayor Wu says council's budget changes could lead to layoffs
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/12/mayor-wu-boston-council-budget-layoffs
Published: June 12, 2026 09:54
After weeks of infighting, councilors voted to reallocate $11.8 million of Wu’s $4.9 billion budget through two amendment packages. Though the proposed changes make up just 0.2% of the total budget, Wu said city workers are likely to be affected.
The Tartan Army is coming
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2026/06/12/scotland-the-haven-world-cup-boston-fifa-cloe-axelson
Published: June 12, 2026 09:08
Scotland play two of their three opening round World Cup matches in Boston. That means, for the next week or so, there'll be kilts as far as the eye can see. Cloe Axelson got a taste of the Tartan Army at The Haven in Jamaica Plain.
'Black Swan' musical is stunning portrayal of desire
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/12/american-repertory-theater-black-swan-review
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
American Repertory Theater's new musical reimagines the psychological thriller with Melanie Moore as a ballerina trapped between perfectionism and desire. As Nina lands her dream role in "Swan Lake," reality and fantasy blur through stunning choreography,…
What a crime-fighting otter taught me about search and rescue
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2026/06/12/st-johns-river-florida-and-splash-the-otter
Published: June 12, 2026 09:00
For 30 years, Asha Dore avoided returning to Florida, where she grew up leading boat tours with her park ranger father. Her memories felt overshadowed by enormous loss. Then she heard about “Splash,” a crime-fighting otter.
How a former Mass. AG disclosed a child sexual abuse inquiry, despite grand jury secrecy rule
Published: June 11, 2026 22:24
Jury finds Alvin Campbell guilty of raping women while posing as an Uber driver in Boston
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/alvin-campbell-serial-rape-trial-verdict
Published: June 11, 2026 20:51
Prosecutors say over a nearly three-year period Campbell targeted drunk women outside bars until he was arrested in 2020. The evidence in the case hinged on videos Campbell filmed of himself assaulting the women.
Is it safe for Americans to go into the woods today?
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/06/11/lyme-disease-rfk-federal-efforts
Published: June 11, 2026 20:00
Health Secretary RFK Jr. doesn't think so. That's why the Trump Administration is investing millions of federal dollars to reduce Lyme disease by 25 percent by 2035. But how?
Police try to quell violence in Belfast after stabbing attack sparks backlash against immigrants.
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/belfast-stabbing
Published: June 11, 2026 19:06
Police have deployed water cannons, and mobs are driving immigrant families from their homes as political leaders warn that extremists are exploiting the incident to fuel unrest.
How to bluff the soccer World Cup
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/talking-soccer-world-cup
Published: June 11, 2026 18:06
With the Soccer World Cup underway, how can you protect yourself from making a fool of yourself discussing the sport and the competition?
Half of Americans can't afford necessities, report finds
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/necessities-affordability
Published: June 11, 2026 18:06
A new report finds that close to half of American families did not earn enough to cover the necessities in 2024. And with prices continuing to rise, there’s little sign that’s changed.
Endless Thread on OnlyFans
https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2026/06/12/only-fantasy-leon-neyfakh
Published: June 11, 2026 18:05
Journalist Leon Neyfakh — known for the podcasts Slow Burn, Fiasco, and Backfired — wanted to know more about the massively popular and sprawling online ecosystem of OnlyFans. What are its nearly 400 million users really getting from it, and what can that…
Key spy program set to expire
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/wireless-wiretapping
Published: June 11, 2026 17:41
Some Democrats and Republicans in Congress are concerned that President Trump's pick for acting director of national intelligence will abuse his power and spy on Trump opponents in this country.
Ambassador Samantha Power on the loss of USAID
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/usaid-ambassador
Published: June 11, 2026 17:41
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and the last Administrator of USAID, Samantha Power, spoke about the demise of her former agency at the WBUR Festival in May
U.S.-Iran ceasefire on fragile ground
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/iran-us-strikes-ceasefire
Published: June 11, 2026 17:40
President Trump says on Truth Social that he is calling off planned strikes against Iran tonight, after threatening strikes earlier on Thursday.
Wyoming reservoir pays the price of propping up Lake Powell
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/wyoming-reservoir-lake-powell
Published: June 11, 2026 17:11
The federal government is sending water from the Flaming Gorge reservoir upstream to prop up Lake Powell. But it comes at a cost.
Does social media harm Black youth differently?
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/social-media-black-youth
Published: June 11, 2026 17:11
Clinical psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson explains how factors like high digital engagement, exposure to online harm, and broader social stressors intersect to influence mental health outcomes.
Remembering Gordon Wood and what he taught us about the early days of America
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/remembering-gordon-wood
Published: June 11, 2026 17:10
Wood died earlier this week at 92
World Cup: More about the host cities, including Boston
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/world-cup-venues-stadiums-map
Published: June 11, 2026 17:08
Hosting duties are split between three countries: The U.S., Mexico and Canada. In all, 16 cities will serve as host for the monthlong event.
World Cup: Schedule and results
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/world-cup-schedule-results
Published: June 11, 2026 17:06
Stay up to date on the World Cup schedule and results.
Climate researchers say golf ball-sized hail is becoming more common
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/hail-climate-research
Published: June 11, 2026 16:54
Record-breaking hailstones have been documented in recent years, with extreme stones reaching up to 6 to 7 inches in diameter falling in states like Texas and Colorado.
N.H. Supreme Court reverses murder conviction for Harmony Montgomery's father
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/new-hampshire-adam-montgomery-murder-conviction-overturned
Published: June 11, 2026 16:46
The Supreme Court reversed the most serious charge of murder, agreeing with Montgomery that the lesser assault charge should have been prosecuted separately. It sent the second-degree murder charge back to the lower court while letting the other…
Taiwan's opposition leader tours U.S. to defend her engagement approach to China
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/taiwan-opposition-leader
Published: June 11, 2026 16:40
In an interview with Here & Now's Scott Tong, she stressed the importance of dialogue with Beijing, but said that the issue of “reunification” was never discussed in their April meeting.
South Africa is back in the World Cup for the first time in 16 years
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/world-cup-south-africa
Published: June 11, 2026 16:30
South Africa hopes to shine in the global soccer spotlight on Thursday when it faces Mexico in the World Cup opener, as one of 10 African nations competing in the expanded 48-team tournament.
Day 1 of the World Cup: What to know
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/world-cup-day-one
Published: June 11, 2026 16:30
The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament officially kicks off on Thursday with an opening match between South Africa and Mexico.
New York erupts over Knicks' historic comeback victory
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/11/knicks-comeback-win
Published: June 11, 2026 16:30
The New York Knicks clinched a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals Wednesday night, after trailing the San Antonio Spurs by 29 points — making it a record comeback in NBA finals history.
Your foodie bracket finals: After round 1 upsets, what will be on the 'full Boston' plate?
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/most-boston-food-bracket-finals
Published: June 11, 2026 16:13
The votes are in; hundreds have spoken — and they feel very strongly about some of our first round match-ups. Now, it's time to vote in our finals, with favorites like the lobster roll and Fluffernutter facing off.
Meet Ella Faye, WBUR’s favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/favorite-local-npr-tiny-desk-contest-ella-faye-newsletter
Published: June 11, 2026 15:18
The Boston singer-songwriter’s song “Aurora” impressed WBUR’s panelists with its enveloping harmonies and quiet virtuosity.
Mass. inspector general reports public defender system is 'broken'
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/massachusetts-public-defender-broken-inspector-general
Published: June 11, 2026 15:05
The report said the system has long been in need of reform and that issues were not properly addressed after last year's work stoppage, when public defenders refused to accept new cases while pressing for higher hourly rates.
The WBUR Festival Lives On: WBUR Debuts New Podcast and Video Series
Published: June 11, 2026 13:42
Some of the most engaging Festival sessions will now be available on demand.
Boston City Council passes Wu's budget with $11.8 million in amendments
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/boston-city-budget-council-amendments-protests-wu
Published: June 11, 2026 13:39
Amendments the council approved amount to less than 0.2% of Wu’s spending plan, but that hasn’t stopped councilors from publicly fighting each other over the process for weeks. The budget, including the amendment package, will now go back to Wu.
Boston will allow later last calls this summer. Here's what to expect
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/boston-last-call-3-am-michelle-wu
Published: June 11, 2026 11:19
Boston bars and restaurants can apply for a one-hour extension of their license to serve alcohol, as late as 3 a.m., through the end of July.
Mass. takes up new tracking for tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome, which causes red meat allergy
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/massachusetts-alpha-gal-surveillance-red-meat-allergy-ticks
Published: June 11, 2026 10:58
Due to the emerging public health threat, Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein tasked medical providers with notifying the state about new alpha-gal syndrome diagnoses. Lab results have shown high or moderate positivity rates for alpha-gal syndrome…
Chef José Andrés on building a better tomorrow through food
https://www.wbur.org/the-wbur-festival/2026/06/11/wbur-fest-andres-boston
Published: June 11, 2026 10:01
We're bringing you compelling conversations from our annual WBUR festival, when thousands of people descend on Boston to hear movers, makers, and other fascinating people in conversation with each other and with WBUR.James Beard Award-winning chef and…
Rahm Emanuel is considering a 2028 run for president. Here's what he's weighing.
https://www.wbur.org/the-wbur-festival/2026/06/11/wbur-fest-emanuel-boston
Published: June 11, 2026 10:00
We're bringing you compelling conversations from The WBUR Festival, where thousands of attendees descend on Boston each year to hear movers, makers, and other fascinating people in conversation with one another and with WBUR.Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of…
'It’s double punishment': Mass. inmates and physicians fight for better diabetes care in prisons, jails
Published: June 11, 2026 09:47
Physicians and former prisoners want inmates to have access to continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and better diabetes education while incarcerated.
What the Ebola crisis tells us about Trump's 'America First' approach to global health
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2026/06/11/ebola-epidemic-congo-drc-usaid-trump-monik-bhatta
Published: June 11, 2026 09:03
"I've watched USAID help hold the line against epidemics," writes Monik Bhatta. "Gutting it was premature — and DRC's Ebola crisis is the proof."
10 theater productions to see this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/summer-2026-theater-productions-boston-massachusetts
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
From the outdoor staging of a classic Shakespearean tale to a comedy where three teenagers look for a missing friend, WBUR theater critic shares the productions she's looking forward to this season.
9 dance events to attend this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/11/summer-2026-dance-performances-massachusetts
Published: June 11, 2026 09:00
From Abilities Dance Boston's "Firebird" to a series of folktales from Asian American Ballet Project, WBUR arts contributor Shira Laucharoen shares 10 dance events that consider the world through a different lens.
Local author grapples with loss, parenthood and caregiving in new memoir
https://www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/06/10/memoir-caregiving-assisted-suicide
Published: June 10, 2026 22:58
Tom Sleigh is the author of "Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell." He joins WBUR's All Things Considered to share how his role as a "death caregiver" still haunts him.
The real story of birthright citizenship
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/06/10/birthright-citizenship-supreme-court-trump
Published: June 10, 2026 20:00
The Supreme Court will issue its decision on President Trump’s effort to overturn birthright citizenship within days. Historian Heather Cox Richardson with the real story of birthright citizenship.
The unexpected origins of Lorem Ipsum, the world's most famous filler text
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/lorem-ipsum-origin
Published: June 10, 2026 18:06
Designed as a placeholder for work-in-progress documents, those quasi-Latin words now appear on mugs, tote bags and T-shirts.
ICE detention centers don't provide adequate medical care, investigation finds
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/ice-facilities-medical-care
Published: June 10, 2026 18:06
Hundreds of detainees in at least 33 states aren’t getting necessary medications on time or at all, and infections and cancers aren’t being treated.
Social Security won't be able to pay full benefits if nothing changes in next 6 years, report shows
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/social-security-future-report
Published: June 10, 2026 18:01
Unless Congress passes new fixes soon, the Social Security trust fund will not be able to pay out full benefits to all eligible seniors starting in 2032.
Supreme Court sides with FCC on privacy protections
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/scotus-fcc
Published: June 10, 2026 18:01
The Federal Communications Commission issued fines against some telecom companies for what it called a failure to protect user data.
Iran's economy is struggling amid ongoing sanctions and blockade
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/iran-economy-blockade
Published: June 10, 2026 18:01
The economic fallout of the war has included competing U.S. and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting international shipping and rattling oil markets.
The fraying of the post-Cold War world order
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/global-disorder
Published: June 10, 2026 18:01
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, there’s been broad agreement that the world was moving towards greater economic integration, deeper international cooperation, and a more stable world order. That idea is now looking less certain.
The typewriter that helped Octavia Butler imagine the future
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/octavia-butler-typewriter
Published: June 10, 2026 17:11
Groundbreaking science fiction writer Octavia Butler wrote her first 10 novels on a powder blue manual typewriter, now an artifact in the Smithsonian Institution's collection.
Keen to become a farmer? There's a school for that
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/farmer-school
Published: June 10, 2026 17:10
A program in Michigan wants to help solve the problem of an aging farmer population by providing aspiring farmers with hands-on learning.
Cuban American father and son reflect on crisis in Cuba
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/cuba-cuban-americans
Published: June 10, 2026 17:10
The U.S. continues to pressure Cuba and push for a change in leadership. This has left Cubans navigating blackouts, medicine shortages and a struggling economy.
The World Cup is about to begin
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/world-cup-team-usa
Published: June 10, 2026 16:46
Team USA will play their first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament Friday night against Paraguay in Los Angeles.
The resurgance of heritage denim
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/heritage-denim
Published: June 10, 2026 16:46
More and more people are going back to buying higher-quality heritage denim.
The fight between Maine's Susan Collins and Graham Platner could determine future of Senate
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/maine-senate-race
Published: June 10, 2026 16:36
In Maine, Democrat Graham Platner faces longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins in a high-stakes race that could determine which party controls the Senate in 2027.
Inflation rises above 4% for the first time in 3 years
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/10/inflation-4-percent
Published: June 10, 2026 16:36
A spike in gasoline prices has pushed inflation up 4.2% from a year ago, the biggest annual increase since April 2023.
3 takeaways from our interview with Gov. Maura Healey
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/maura-healey-world-cup-senate-endorsement-ai
Published: June 10, 2026 11:15
The Massachusetts governor touched on her expectations for the World Cup and her administration's approach to artificial inteligence — but is keeping her hands off the state's Senate primary between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
Gov. Healey won't endorse in Senate primary between Markey, Moulton
https://www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/06/10/healey-ai-workforce-markey-income-tax
Published: June 10, 2026 10:51
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joins WBUR's Morning Edition.
Tiny forests are a growing trend in Mass. and beyond
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/massachusetts-tiny-forests-miyawaki
Published: June 10, 2026 10:15
Around Massachusetts, communities are planting a wilderness-worth of trees into tiny areas according to the Miyawaki method. Devotees say it turbocharges biodiversity and brings environmental benefits, such as enriching soil, cooling summer heat and…
Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic primary, setting up key race against Sen. Susan Collins
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/graham-platner-wins-primary-election-results-maine
Published: June 10, 2026 10:03
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Democrats see Maine as a top opportunity to flip a GOP-held seat.
Poll: Some Mass. families shy away from 4-year degrees, but community college plans rise
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/massachusetts-parents-students-bachelors-teens-college
Published: June 10, 2026 09:45
This shift follows the 2024 launch of free community college in Massachusetts and comes amid growing skepticism nationwide about the value of higher education.
Bryan Stevenson meets Mass. man freed from prison thanks to 'Just Mercy' attorney's landmark case
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/just-mercy-stevenson-prison-juvenile-supreme-court
Published: June 10, 2026 09:45
Bryan Stevenson has spent years fighting for people on death row and juveniles sentenced to life in prison. Today, he continues that legal work, and on a recent visit to Boston, he sat down with a man released from prison because of Stevenson's case before…
6 film festivals to check out this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/summer-2026-film-festivals-boston-nantucket-marthas-vineyard
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
From a celebration of Cambridge Community Television to an action comedy starring a Massachusetts drag queen, WBUR film writer Erin Trahan rounds up ways to see movies in Boston and beyond this summer.
5 things to do this weekend, including 'Vive Latinoamérica' and a bread competition
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/weekend-vive-latinoamerica-le-grand-prix-elmendorf-du-pain
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Plus, an opera and drag show at the ICA and a book festival on Nantucket.
Emily Blunt steals Spielberg's busy 'Disclosure Day'
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/disclosure-day-film-review
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Film critic Sean Burns writes there’s a lot going on in this movie: a ton of running and jumping and driving cars through living rooms and into trains and invisible fire trucks that crash into other cars. Yet either despite all this running around or…
WBUR's 2026 local Tiny Desk Contest superlatives
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/10/wbur-2026-local-tiny-desk-contest-superlatives
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
Nearly 200 Massachusetts musicians entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest this year. Here are four that caught our judges eyes.
Mass. food banks continue to see increased need as SNAP requirements shift
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/massachusetts-food-banks-snap-needs
Published: June 9, 2026 23:05
Boston school bus vendor hit with nearly $70K fine for late April buses
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/boston-school-bus-transdev-fine
Published: June 9, 2026 21:46
Boston Public Schools can fine Transdev $500 for each instance a bus is more than an hour late for pick-up or doesn't appear, according to the most recent contract. In March, the fine was $105,000.
Gang investigation results in 26 new indictments in Lawrence, other Mass. cities
Published: June 9, 2026 20:46
“ Success on this scale is only possible when law enforcement and prosecutors at every level come together with one shared mission,” said Geoffrey Noble, colonel of the Massachusetts State Police.
Fight over non-competes pits Mass. businesses against each other
https://www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/06/09/trade-secrets-workers-biotech-law-non-compete-agreements
Published: June 9, 2026 20:10
Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.
How John Quincy Adams went from president to maverick
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/06/09/america-founding-son-john-quincy-adams
Published: June 9, 2026 20:00
John Quincy Adams was a one term president. He then entered Congress where he presented so many anti-slavery petitions that Southern Congressmen wanted him out. What that says about how Congress can work.
Hampshire College president says school will get a loan to operate for final fall semester
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/hampshire-college-closing-semester-loan
Published: June 9, 2026 19:48
After announcing last week that Hampshire College did not have enough funds to stay open for a final semester, the school's president said Monday that a "philanthropic partner" stepped forward with a loan that would allow operations to continue through the…
Summer Camp: The Missing Mountainside
https://www.wbur.org/circleround/2026/06/09/summer-camp-missing-mountainside
Published: June 9, 2026 19:00
Welcome to Circle Round Summer Camp! This summer, camp counselor Erika Henningsen (The Four Seasons, The Midnight Rebellion) will be reintroducing us to some of our favorite episodes celebrating the great outdoors and spending time with others outside. …
World Food Program head says Middle East conflict is worsening ongoing food crisis
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/world-food-program-middle-east
Published: June 9, 2026 18:10
Nearly one in 11 people around the world goes to bed hungry every night, according to the United Nations.
Trump vows retaliation for downing of U.S. helicopter
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/iran-helicopter-trump
Published: June 9, 2026 18:01
President Trump is blaming Iran for shooting down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz Monday night.
How birds survived the mass extinction event that killed off the dinosaurs
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/birds-dinosaurs
Published: June 9, 2026 18:00
The songbirds you see today are directly linked to the velociraptor, triceratops and T. rex.
At Stanford, one freshman discovered 'How to Rule the World'
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/how-to-rule-the-world-stanford
Published: June 9, 2026 17:54
Theo Baker's investigations for the Stanford University college newspaper eventually led to the resignation of then-president Marc Tessier-Lavigne.
Federal judge strikes down Trump fees on skilled worker visas
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/federal-judge-h1-b-ruling
Published: June 9, 2026 17:36
President Trump says he wants to preserve high-skilled jobs, most of them in tech and medicine, for American workers. But his plan has hit a roadblock.
Colorado among states bracing for new Medicaid work requirements
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/colorado-medicaid-requirements
Published: June 9, 2026 17:36
Some strict new federal rules came out last week on who will be required to work in order to receive Medicaid benefits starting in January,
A World Cup challenge and 'The Tartan Trek'
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/craig-ferguson-walking
Published: June 9, 2026 17:06
How far would you be willing to walk for a cause close to your heart? A 5k, a 10k? Maybe a marathon? How about a marathon a day for more than 105 consecutive days?
RFK Jr. is pushing to wean Americans off SSRIs. A psychiatrist weighs in
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/ssris-anti-depressants-rfk-jr
Published: June 9, 2026 16:58
Nearly one in six Americans reported last year that they were taking an SSRI, and Kennedy claims that they are overprescribed for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
How to prepare for disaster season
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/disaster-season-prep
Published: June 9, 2026 16:58
We look at three things homeowners and renters can do ahead of the summer disaster season to try to ensure any insurance claims they have to file are handled as quickly as possible.
Americans are snacking less. Here's the economic impact
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/americans-snacking-less
Published: June 9, 2026 16:46
CEOs of major companies behind some of America's favorite snacks say consumers are buying their products less and less.
Why wearable smart devices like the Oura Ring are getting more popular
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/wearable-smart-devices
Published: June 9, 2026 16:41
A new survey finds that nearly 60% of adults own at least one wearable device, like an Apple Watch or an Oura Ring, to monitor their activity, sleep, and collect health data.
The New World screwworm is back in the U.S.: Here's what to know
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/new-world-screwworm
Published: June 9, 2026 16:41
After decades of containment in the Central American tropics, the flesh-eating cattle parasite has been detected in Texas and New Mexico.
Court ruling could upend how NCAA polices gambling in college sports
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/gambling-college-sports
Published: June 9, 2026 16:40
A judge has temporarily restored the eligibility of Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he acknowledged making thousands of impermissible bets worth at least $90,000 on college and professional sports.
Job loss is just one impact of DACA renewal delays
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/daca-renewal-delays-jobs
Published: June 9, 2026 16:40
More than 500,000 people have this status.
The divide between red and blue states is about more than just politics
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/09/political-sorting
Published: June 9, 2026 16:29
People move for all kinds of reasons. Many desire to live close to people who share their cultural or political values.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026 in Mass.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/whats-open-closed-2026-juneteenth-massachusetts-boston
Published: June 9, 2026 16:17
Juneteenth falls on a Friday this year. The holiday commemorates the date back in 1865 — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the end of slavery.
Maps: Find a World Cup watch party near you
Published: June 9, 2026 15:52
The World Cup kicks off this week, bringing the global sensation to 16 host cities in North America, including Boston. We've mapped all of the watch parties happening across the state.
Massachusetts passes law to allow later last calls and public drinking zones this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/massachusetts-alcohol-laws-last-call-world-cup
Published: June 9, 2026 11:13
Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill Monday that temporarily allows public drinking zones and last calls as late as 3 a.m. this summer in Massachusetts. But it's up to individual cities and towns to opt in.
Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/rahm-emanuel-new-hampshire-bike-tour-president-campaign
Published: June 9, 2026 10:42
Rahm Emanuel has been making moves in New Hampshire, hinting at a possible run for president. Emanuel recently biked 113 miles across the state, meeting voters and practicing his stump speech.
World Cup kicks off lessons, competition for Chelsea classrooms
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/world-cup-chelsea-students-soccer-boston
Published: June 9, 2026 09:52
With Boston serving as a World Cup host city, educators are capitalizing on the global moment to make it a learning opportunity for kids.
Mass. should convene a Blue Ribbon Commission to develop a new model for campus safety
Published: June 9, 2026 09:02
After a campus shooting, there are always questions, write Jane Wiseman and Jack McDevitt. Were there enough cameras? Could the shooter have been flagged for intervention? "As important as the answers to these questions are for any one incident, we need to…
14 albums by New England musicians to listen to this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/2026-summer-new-music-albums-greater-boston-massachusetts
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
In a time of AI-generated tunes, WBUR music writer Noah Schaffer shares what our local human musicians are creating this season, from heartfelt country to Afrocentric jazz.
11 art exhibits to check out this summer
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/2026-summer-art-exhibits-boston-massachusetts
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
From monstrous ink drawings to a world created from technological error, WBUR contributor Maddie Browning shares a round up of local art exhibitions that challenge collective memory and the expanse of the human imagination.
A school's perfect veneer cracks in 'Eureka Day'
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/09/eureka-day-huntington-theatre-review
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
In the Huntington's "Eureka Day" a school prides itself on inclusivity and consensus-building. But when a mumps outbreak forces the community to take a stance on vaccine policy, good intentions collide with irreconcilable differences. Critic Jacquinn…
How beer fueled the American Revolution
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/08/american-revolution-beer
Published: June 8, 2026 23:00
Colonists debated freedom and democracy over beers at taverns like Boston's Green Dragon. The tavern hosted secret meetings where Paul Revere and others organized rebellion — including the Boston Tea Party — while patriots promoted local beer as a boycott…
How New Mexico's governor got big things done
https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2026/06/08/new-mexico-governor-democrat
Published: June 8, 2026 20:00
New Mexico’s Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has a robust list of progressive achievements – including making her state the first in the U.S. to offer free universal childcare. The outgoing governor shares what her party can learn about how she…
Barney Frank is remembered as funny and fierce, a fighter for underdogs
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/06/08/boston-barney-frank-funeral-memorial-service-faneuil-hall
Published: June 8, 2026 19:53
Frank fought for civil rights, affordable housing and women’s rights, Rep. Jim McGovern said at the service. And he fought for gay rights, "not only because he was gay, but because he saw a community that was being persecuted and bullied by people in…
With copper value soaring, thefts are ticking up
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/08/copper-thefts
Published: June 8, 2026 18:10
Thieves can make money by stripping it from phone poles, streetlights and electric vehicle chargers.
SpaceX initial public offering could shatter records this week
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/08/spacex-stock-market
Published: June 8, 2026 18:07
Even if you're not interested in SpaceX stock, your investments could still be affected.
John Lithgow wins Lead Actor Tony for role in 'Giant'
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2026/06/08/john-lithgow-tony-giant
Published: June 8, 2026 18:07
The Tony award makes Lithgow, 80, the oldest male actor to win the award, and comes 53 years after his first Tony, for the 1972 Broadway production of "Changing Rooms."
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