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In the season of sneezes, how many times can you say ‘God bless you!’ to an allergy sufferer?
A well-meaning co-worker hollers ``God bless you!’’ whenever anyone sneezes. Those of us with colds or allergies tend to ...
The best — and worst — of the Dunkin’ menu, according to a food writer with opinions
I ordered from all corners of the menu, venturing beyond doughnuts. I visited my local brick-and-mortar branch for maximum ...
As construction costs rise, some in Cambridge question the city’s affordable housing rules
Some developers say the rules may be making otherwise profitable projects too costly to build and stopping them before ...
In millionaires tax bill, House speaker carved out $25m for a parking garage in his hometown. Critics call it a ‘power play.’
Massachusetts House leaders tucked $25 million for a parking garage in downtown Quincy into a spending bill backed by revenue ...
Josh Kraft is prioritizing winning over Black voters in Boston’s mayoral race. Is it working?
A first-time candidate up against a savvy incumbent, Kraft believes his narrow path to victory runs directly through Roxbury ...
US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks
American and Philippine forces would proceed with other live-fire maneuvers off Zambales on Monday despite the premature ...
Nine people shot at a restaurant in suburban Phoenix, police say
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Nine people were shot at a restaurant in a Phoenix suburb Sunday night, police said. Police received calls reporting shots around 7:45 p.m. at El Camaron Gigante Mariscos & ...
Trump wants women to have more babies. So do these Mass. women — if they could afford it.
The Globe spoke with more than 20 women who harbor an interest in starting or expanding their families, but feel they’ve been priced out of parenthood by the region’s sky-high cost of living.