News across Greater Boston

Debunking the myth that free will exists | Psych You Thought
Let’s set something straight. The “sweet treat” that you decided to order last night was not some ground-breaking example of you exercising your free will. In fact, neither was randomly deciding to take a day trip to Cambridge. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes free will…

Cubs-Red Sox series finale moved to Tropicana Field amid storm threat in Boston
The Red Sox are preparing for a long road trip, with the Wild Card series at New York starting Tuesday and the winner of that round coming to the Trop to play Tampa Bay in the Division Series on Oct. 3.

Nor’easter brings rain, wind, high surf to Marblehead
An early season nor’easter is bringing rain, wind and high surf to Marblehead. High wind and coastal flooding warnings remain in effect through Sunday at 8 p.m. with heavy rain […] The post Nor’easter brings rain, wind, high surf to Marblehead first appeared on Marblehead Current…

Red Sox, Cubs series finale to be played Sunday at Tropicana Field
Major League Baseball announced today that this weekend’s Red Sox series finale against the Cubs will be relocated to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, because of inclement weather predicted for the original site, Boston’s Fenway Park. Originally scheduled for Saturday, the game…

Storm Preparation - Secure Outdoor Items
Just a reminder with the anticipated high winds and potential for flooding, please take the time to bring in any trash and recycling carts from the roadways and secure outdoor items safely.

Storm Preparation - Secure Outdoor Items
Just a reminder with the anticipated high winds and potential for flooding, please take the time to bring in any trash and recycling carts from the roadways and secure outdoor items safely.

Deaton pitches himself as independent voice
Republican Senate candidate says his willingness to work with Trump would benefit the state, calls Markey's proposals "campaign slogans."

The bored and the beautiful: How the smartphone killed boredom
Social media. Streaming. Swiping. Today, it's normal to reach for our phones when we're bored. But researchers say passive boredom like scrolling is not the kind of boredom that sparks creativity. How can we reclaim boredom in the digital age?
Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as nor'easter looms
The cancellations are the latest disruption to Sheeran’s Loop Tour after Macklemore was dropped from the lineup for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage during a Sept. 5 show in New Jersey and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity.
Same Site, New Look — Changes Coming to Watertown News
In coming days, readers will see a new look for Watertown News, but you can expect the same type of stories, announcements, and information that has been produced for more than a dozen years. Some of the changes that will be most noticeable will be the smaller “Watertown News”…
Stormy Advisory
Stay prepared for this weekend's nor'easter!
If tension between China and Taiwan erupts, will the U.S. step in?
Tensions between China and the U.S. are high over tariffs, artificial intelligence, the war in Iran — and China’s claims on Taiwan.