News in Boston

Election expert on what to expect at your polling site
Election expert Tammy Patrick says there are "major changes happening in our election ecosystem," such as increased federal involvement in election administration.

Boston Mayor Wu endorses Gov. Healey for re-election
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu formally endorsed Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for reelection, citing a "partnership to build a Boston and a Massachusetts that work for everyone."

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Nuclear having a moment, but hesitation is real
Nuclear power is undergoing a "transition," a regional energy expert said, as New England looks anew to the technology to meet rising electricity demand.

Anne Hathaway steals 'Verity' whereas Tom Cruise's turn in 'Digger' misfires
Cruise's trademark intensity turns leaden and fatiguing in this heavy-handed satire — an endurance test disguised as black comedy. Hathaway, however, feasts on villainy, articulating evil utterances and staring daggers into the camera. One's unbearable to watch. The other is…

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Oct. 1

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's strategy for AI
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is launching an 'AI fluency' initiative aimed at helping high school seniors understand how to use artificial intelligence and the tool's pitfalls.

SNAP funding changes kick in Thursday. Here's what they mean for Massachusetts
Beginning Oct. 1, the amount of money states get from the federal government to run SNAP is getting sliced in half, due to changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Advocates in Massachusetts say it puts "an extra financial burden on the state at a time when that agency…