News across Greater Boston
MBTA removes ads critical of Boston Public School performance
The ads targeted for rider eyes on the MBTA were part of a larger campaign that will include signs on billboards in Boston.
Rewind: Trust Your Body
This episode was originally released on June 11, 2018. Her doctor categorized her as overweight when she was 5 years old. Her grandmother always introduced her as the “chubby one.” As an adult, she vacillates between moderation and binge-eating, restricting food some weeks, and…
In Mass., new guidance stresses health risks of moderate drinking
Health officials in Massachusetts are expanding their advice about alcohol use to emphasize the health risks of regular drinking. The state Department of Public Health says even moderate drinking — one glass a day for women or two for men — can increase the chances of developing…
A road trip through American history
Historian Beverly Gage hit the road to learn about our country's history. She visited more than 300 historic sites -- from museums and battlefields to roadside attractions. What she learned about how America honors its history.
Cambridge Day
Published October 02‘Verity’is lifeless on page and on screen
The movie version of Colleen Hoover’s novel puts an all-star cast in a lame melodrama.
Senior Class: Gerontocracy in America
Older Americans have amassed massive wealth, power and voter influence. On Point's special series "Senior Class: Gerontocracy in America" explores the causes and impacts of this generational imbalance.
Residents Invited to Apply to be Part of Watertown’s Charter Review Committee
Watertown will be reviewing the City’s governing document, the City Charter, and six residents will be chosen to participate in the process. Applications are now being taken for those interested. See more details in the announcement from the City, below. Apply to Join the Charter…
JIM’S VIEW: Boys Soccer Grabs First Win in Exciting Fashion
Raiders Claim 3-1 Victory Over Freedom Division Rival By Jim Vershbow Coach Frank Cacia has led the Watertown Boys Soccer Program for a number of years now, and has seen a lot. He has coached some wonderful young men, soccer players of impact, squads heavy with veteran players,…
Why is Trump in the political position he's in now?
President Trump has found himself on the defensive, campaigning in red states with one month to go before elections.
Job numbers miss expectations, U.S. and allies to release diesel reserves as prices stay high
Over the next four months the, G7 nations are going to release as many as 100 million barrels of emergency oil and diesel stocks.
'The Last Free Women' depicts life in America for those who escaped the Taliban
The book follows the lives of four young women as they start a new life in America — learning English, repeating college and forging new identities.
Christa Pike remains in critical condition after failed execution
The state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute her on Wednesday.