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Academics helping primary children in Switzerland to find their voice
10+ min ago (450+ words) Academics from the University of Winchester are supporting teachers from Switzerland to bring Philosophy for Children (P4C) into primary classrooms. A delegation from Zurich University of Teacher Education and teachers from the Zurich canton visited Winchester to gain insights and practical…...
Wednesday's Child: 13-year-old Jadalynn
40+ min ago (20+ words) Jadalynn is a creative and kind young girl with a wonderful sense of humor. Wednesday's Child: 13-year-old Jadalynn...
Next Weather: WBZ Update
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (11+ words) Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Update...
Manhole explosions shut down Newbury Street in Boston, buildings evacuated
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (252+ words) February 3, 2026 / 11:21 PM EST / CBS Boston A series of manhole explosions shut down Newbury Street in Boston on Tuesday night. The fire department says an electrical issue caused six of them to explode." "Yeah, it is a little frightening," said Maggie…...
Manhole explosions shut down Newbury Street in Boston
6+ hour, 3+ min ago (24+ words) A series of manhole explosions shut down Newbury Street in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. Manhole explosions shut down Newbury Street in Boston...
SWAT officer shot, suspect killed in shooting at Family Dollar in Spencer
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (33+ words) A SWAT officer was shot multiple times while responding to a barricaded suspect in Spencer, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports. SWAT officer shot, suspect killed in shooting at Family Dollar in Spencer...
BBYDSA outlines plans to expand anti-ICE operations city-wide, across college campuses
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (754+ words) Leaders of a socialist club in Boston " which was started by BU students " urged those present at a meeting Wednesday to form a coalition of local working class people to "crush" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and share the goal of…...
BU Student Government confirms leadership roles, approves funding requests in first meeting of the semester
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (621+ words) The Boston University Student Government met Monday to review its budget, confirm new executive and judicial appointments and pass two funding requests from student organizations." Following an address from Matthew Feliciano, BU's Student Body President, Senate Chair Sean Sutton presented…...
The art of ‘Hamnet’ – The Daily Free Press
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (668+ words) Chlo" Zhao's "Hamnet" sits at the top of my list for best films released in 2025, despite how late into the year it was released. This is also despite how late I watched it. As a former member of the group…...
BU’s Film & Television program steps into the spotlight, as ‘Marty Supreme’ earns Oscar nods
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (535+ words) When the 98th Oscar nominations were announced in January, Marty Supreme earned nine nominations, placing the film among the most recognized titles this awards season." Directed by Boston University alumni Josh Safdie, the film is now a part of the Oscar-nominated…...