The MBTA’s Free New Year’s Eve Rides Turns 22 Years Old
The MBTA’s now-22-year-old plan to provide free rides to New Year’s Eve revelers isn’t just a nice tradition; it was fundamental in the rise of Boston’s First Night as a signature event for the city.
Science Proves Femme Fatale Theory With Cannibalistic Mantises
A new study looks at the female false garden mantis, who, in restrictive circumstances, uses mating signals to lure in males under sexual pretenses—and then eats them.
Verizon Shells Out $1.3 Million to Resolve Allegations That It Overcharged the State
Verizon New England Inc. paid more than $1.3 million to settle a pending lawsuit alleging that the telecommunications company overbilled the Commonwealth for phone services, according to Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Chased From the Courthouse, Bombing Skeptics Continue to Ask Questions
No one, including Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s defense team, want the suspected Boston Marathon bomber’s supporters protesting outside of the Moakley courthouse. But those supporters continue to question what they call the “official narrative.”
Cars Get Buried in Salt After Wall Collapses
A wall at a Morton Salt storage facility in Chicago has collapsed, burying several cars at a next-door auto dealership in road salt.
2 Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in N.H. Hospital
The New Hampshire attorney general's office says it is investigating an apparent murder-suicide of a husband and wife inside a hospital room.
Harvard Law School Mishandled Sexual Harassment, Dept. of Education Finds
Harvard Law School resolved its Title IX investigation for improperly handling sexual harassment cases, but Harvard College, Brandeis, Boston University, and other Massachusetts universities remain under investigation.
House GOP Leader ‘Chose to Cheerlead’ for KKK, Neo-Nazis, Democrats Say
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has acknowledged that he once addressed a gathering of white supremacists, though his office denies any association with the group’s social views.
2 Adults, 5 Juveniles Charged With Attacking Boston Police Officers
Seven people were arraigned today on charges that they attacked two Boston Police officers.
George H.W. Bush Leaves Hospital After Week-Long Stay
Former President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston hospital Tuesday after a stay of about a week for treatment of shortness of breath.
US Reportedly Negotiating Prisoner Echange With Iran
The United States has proposed an exchange of Iranian prisoners in the U.S. for a former U.S. Marine currently in prison in Iran, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday — a report which was immediately denied by Washington.
Fill ‘Er Up: Get a Free Coffee on New Year’s Eve From MassDOT
Feeling drowsy while driving on New Year’s Eve? Re-energize with free coffee at any MassDOT rest stop between 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 5 a.m. on Jan. 1, and follow these tips to avoid the worst of the holiday traffic.
So You Think You Can Stick With It? The Lifespan and Cost of New Year’s Resolutions
Which resolutions are worth your time and money?
AirAsia Plane With 159 Aboard Overshoots Philippine Runway
An AirAsia Zest plane carrying 159 people overshot the runway and got stuck in a muddy field at an international airport in the central Philippines after landing from Manila in windy weather Tuesday, officials said. There were no reports of injuries.
Real-Life Grinch Steals Bikes From Maine Kids
Two heartbroken Lewiston children are appealing to the callous thief who stole the bicycles they received for Christmas.
Bodies Found in Indonesian Waters Where Plane Disappeared
Family members of those aboard AirAsia Flight 8501 collapsed in agony as images shown on television displayed debris and a body—proof that the plane crashed into the sea with 162 people on board.
N.Y. Congressman Guilty of Tax Evasion to Resign Next Week
Republican Rep. Michael Grimm, who pleaded guilty to tax evasion just days ago, has announced he'll resign from office on Jan. 5 because he would not be able to give the job his full attention anymore.
‘The Interview’ is Sony’s Biggest Online Release Ever. But Is it a ‘Success?’
‘The Interview’ has been available online for the better part of six days now, and Sony’s revolutionary simultaneous digital / theatrical debut has already been declared a success by some. In the first four days “The Interview” was available online, it was downloaded more than two million times, grossing almost $15 million, according to Sony. That number, coupled More
Manchester Bound Flight Diverted Due to Engine Trouble
An American Airlines flight headed for Manchester, NH, was sent back to Philadelphia International Airport on Monday when the plane experienced engine issues ten minutes into its journey.
Remains From at Least 2 People Found in Brockton Woods
The remains were discovered off of North Quincy Street.
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