In deeply unequal Massachusetts, high home prices have helped fuel persistent racial wealth gap

A new landmark report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston shows Massachusetts' lofty housing prices have helped maintain, or perhaps deepen, the state’s stubborn racial wealth gap.

Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger

The 41-year-old Kushner and his partner, former Disney CEO Bob Iger, reached a stunning agreement this week to buy the Los Angeles Lakers.

A mega-merger could drive up Massachusetts energy bills

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Lesley University to open center focused on psychedelic-assisted therapies

The Cambridge school's center, another sign of growing acceptance of the once-taboo drugs’ potential in mental health treatment, will begin offering postgraduate certificates in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says

Mangione, 28, is due in court on Friday for a hearing in the federal case against him, which involves two counts of stalking.

A R.I. ham radio group built its station in 1926. How can it still play a key role in emergencies 100 years later?

Rhode Island's Emergency Management Agency still works closely with the state’s community of amateur ham radio operators.

Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network

Flock Safety announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.