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FBI says gunman in Brown University shooting, MIT professor killing targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances
59+ min ago (444+ words) Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 7: 04 PM EDT / AP Federal investigators say they believe the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly." Instead, former Brown student Claudio…...
App lets users mirror stock trades of politicians and other top investors
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (26+ words) Chris Josephs created the app Autopilot to track investment activity of high-profile people. App lets users mirror stock trades of politicians and other top investors...
Right whale season produces highest number of births since 2009
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (34+ words) The recent calving season has produced 23 births, the highest number for the species since 2009 and the fourth-highest count since tracking began. Right whale season produces highest number of births since 2009...
FBI releases findings on Brown University shooting
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (30+ words) The FBI released its findings on the Brown University shooter who killed two students on campus before murdering an MIT professor in Brookline. FBI releases findings on Brown University shooting...
Back Bay Cold Case Man To Plead Guilty In 1979 Killing
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (155+ words) According to NBC Boston, Irmer is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday for a formal change-of-plea hearing. Prosecutors allege he told federal agents in 2023 that he struck Rose in the head with a hammer and then raped her inside…...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies for the first time on Iran war
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (26+ words) Hegseth faced tough questions from lawmakers, including questions about the war's mission and budget. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies for the first time on Iran war...
Fidelity Investments is calling employees back into the office full time
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (31+ words) The company says nearly all of its Boston employees will come in-person five days a week, starting in September. Fidelity Investments is calling employees back into the office full time...
Family stunned when Massachusetts man changes mind in middle of plea hearing
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (39+ words) A man charged with disposing of a woman's body in Hyde Park was set to plead guilty, but changed his mind in the middle of the proceedings. Family stunned when Massachusetts man changes mind in middle of plea hearing...
Rob Gronkowski reacts to being selected for Patriots Hall of Fame
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (27+ words) Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame this year. Rob Gronkowski reacts to being selected for Patriots Hall of Fame...
Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank reportedly enters hospice care
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (35+ words) Barney Frank was the first member of Congress to come out voluntarily as gay, and the first to enter a same-sex marriage while in office. Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank reportedly enters hospice care...