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- Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
by Michael Mahar on June 25, 2026 at 4:33 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing...
- Massachusetts House passes bill safeguarding libraries from book bans
by James Kukstis on June 25, 2026 at 3:32 pmHome to the first public library and the first public school in the country, Massachusetts is known for education. Yet in 2025, the state ranked fourth in the nation for attempts...
- Prosecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein’s unresolved rape charge; his other convictions stand
by Michael Mahar on June 25, 2026 at 3:01 pmNEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors said Thursday they’ll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a...
- Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
by James Kukstis on June 25, 2026 at 2:53 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with the maker of the Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging...
- Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians
by James Kukstis on June 25, 2026 at 2:25 pmWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria,...
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- Review & setlists: David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both hit Greater Boston. Who rocked harder?
by Christopher Hurley on June 25, 2026 at 6:39 pmRoth brought his bevy of backup singers to House of Blues last month, while the Red Rocker lit up Mansfield Wednesday night. The post Review & setlists: David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar both hit Greater Boston. Who rocked harder? appeared first on Boston.com.
- How did it get this bad for the Red Sox, and where should they go from here?
by Trevor Hass on June 25, 2026 at 6:29 pmWasn't this team supposed to be decent? How did it reach this level of futility? The post How did it get this bad for the Red Sox, and where should they go from here? appeared first on Boston.com.
- Boston has one of the best free attractions in America, according to USA Today readers
by Kristi Palma on June 25, 2026 at 6:18 pmIt attracts more than 4 million visitors each year. The post Boston has one of the best free attractions in America, according to USA Today readers appeared first on Boston.com.
- ‘Until next time Boston’: Scottish newspaper ad thanks city for welcoming Tartan Army
by Abby Patkin on June 25, 2026 at 6:10 pm“Boston, you’ve embraced us like long-lost cousins who turned up unannounced, drank all your beer, decorated your statues, and somehow remained welcome.” The post ‘Until next time Boston’: Scottish newspaper ad thanks city for welcoming Tartan Army appeared first on Boston.com.
- Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
by Associated Press on June 25, 2026 at 6:03 pmThe statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged after work on the project was substantially completed. The post Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says appeared first on Boston.com.