• Rep. Lori Trahan is working across the aisle on AI regulation. Some in her party are skeptical
    Jun 5 2026

    Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.

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    5 mins
  • What it took for a runner from Concord to summit Mount Everest in record time
    Jun 5 2026

    Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.

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    7 mins
  • New England could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate
    Jun 4 2026

    U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.

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    8 mins
  • AI and robotics dominate Boston's first-ever Tech Week
    May 29 2026

    This week is the first-ever Boston Tech Week.

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    4 mins
  • Stamp bonanza in Boston: Philatelists flood city for 2026 World Expo
    May 28 2026

    The Boston 2026 World Expo began on May 23 and runs through Saturday. The free event comes around every decade, offering over 1,000 displays and tens of millions of dollars worth of stamps and philatelic items for sale.

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    4 mins
  • Is the American dream alive in Boston? Harvard economist weighs in
    May 27 2026

    Harvard economist Raj Chetty has spent his career studying the geography of opportunity. That is, which communities in America give kids the best shot to get out of, and stay out of, poverty.

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    7 mins
  • Whatever happened to Boston Market?
    May 25 2026

    Boston comedian Ken Reid walks through the rise, roasty highs and eventual fall of Boston Market.

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    4 mins
  • Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: 'staying human' requires connection and time away from tech
    May 21 2026

    Murthy, a former Boston internal medicine physician, is launching a podcast and newsletter focused on helping people build community and fulfillment in their lives. He says loneliness, lack of purpose and the domination of technology in our culture are negatively impacting physical and mental health.

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    7 mins