Amnesty International Calls on the U.S. to Abolish ICE
Amnesty International is calling on the U.S. government to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The human rights organization made the announcement Thursday, pointing to what it describes as a…
A Weekend Nor’easter Is Bearing Down on Massachusetts. Here’s How to Get Ready
New England and nearby areas are on high alert. Weather reports say a major tropical storm will hit the region this weekend. In Massachusetts, state officials are urging residents, especially…
Massachusetts Seniors Who No Longer Drive Can Soon Ride the T for Free
Enrollment for the MBTA's Car-Free Seniors pilot opens Oct. 13. Residents 75 and older with a Massachusetts ID instead of a driver's license can get a credential for free bus,…
Healey Files Bill to Suspend the Gas Tax and Cut Everyday Costs in Massachusetts
Gov. Maura Healey filed legislation Tuesday to ease everyday costs for Massachusetts residents, at the gas pump, on electric bills, and when buying concert and sports tickets, while directing new…
Haitian, UN and Foreign Leaders to Gather at the UN to Rally Global Support for a Collapsing Haiti
As gangs hold much of Port-au-Prince and 6.4 million Haitians need aid, a UN advisory group convenes foreign ministers Thursday during the General Assembly's high-level week — with a humanitarian…
