Turkish Tufts University student back in Boston after release from Louisiana detention center
A Tufts University student from Turkey returned to Boston on Saturday, one day after being released from a Louisiana immigration detention center where she was held for over six weeks.
Upon arrival at Logan Airport, Rumeysa Ozturk told reporters she was excited to get back to her studies during what has been a “very difficult” period.
“In the last 45 days, I lost both my freedom and also my education during a crucial time for my doctoral studies,” she said. “But I am so grateful for all the support, kindness and care.”
Boston Beer 1Q Profit, Rev Rise as Co. Expects Tariffs to Hit FY Results
Boston Beer logged higher profit and revenue in the first quarter despite subdued category trends as the company expects tariffs to drag on earnings over the full year. The brewer, which owns the Samuel Adams and Truly brands, estimated tariffs pose an unfavorable cost impact of about $20 million to $30 million, or $1.25 to $1.90 for earnings per diluted share, over the full year. Exclusive of tariff impacts, the company maintained its previous outlook for the year. Chief Executive Michael Spillane said the company remains focused on executing its...
Karen Read retrial kicks off with wire-to-wire drama, lawyers brawl in tense hearing after jurors sent home
Karen Read's retrial in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe kicked off Tuesday with expected fireworks almost immediately – and they continued after Judge Beverly Cannone sent jurors home for the day with a heated hearing on late discovery disclosures.
Both sides painted entirely different versions of events as they delivered their opening statements to the jury, but after the panel left for the day, Cannone called for a new hearing Friday and accused the defense of violating one of her orders on reciprocal discovery.
Boston Marathon 2025: Snapshots from the race course
Just past the infamous Heartbreak Hill, a family full of avid marathoners remarked that there’s nothing like running Boston.
“It’s the hardest, but it’s the best,” said Bonnie Perchard, whose husband...
Homan blasts blue state as report shows it releasing illegals charged with ‘horrific’ crimes on low bails
Following a Massachusetts law barring law enforcement cooperation with ICE, illegal child rapists and other serious criminal illegals charged with "horrific crimes" are being released on to the streets on bail as low as $500 and, in some cases, no bail at all.
Responding to these releases, Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s border czar, said that Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, both Democrats, "should be ashamed" and that despite their actions, deporting criminal illegals "will be done...
Harvard announces free tuition for students whose families make $200K or less
Harvard will begin offering free tuition to students who come from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less, the Ivy League university based in Cambridge, Massachusetts announced on Monday.
Judge weighs extending pause on Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers
A federal judge in Boston on Monday heard arguments over whether to extend a nationwide pause in the Trump administration's bid to offer "deferred resignations" to federal workers who voluntarily leave government service.
3.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Maine rocks parts of Boston
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of New England on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred around 10:30 a.m. about 8 miles of the coast of York Harbor in Southern Maine, USGS reported.
No damage or injuries were immediately reported. People as far south as Boston reported on social media that they felt some shaking.
Earthquake strikes New England, with shaking felt from Boston to Portland, Maine
(CNN) — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Monday morning, about 7 miles southea st of York Harbor, Maine, the US Geological Survey said.
The quake, which struck at a depth of about 8 miles, could be felt from Boston to Portland, Maine, according to the USGS.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Dem governor backs ICE arresting 'criminals' despite vowing to use 'every tool' against Trump deportations
The Democratic governor of Massachusetts signaled her support for arresting criminal illegal immigrants, saying she supports "the apprehension of criminals in our communities"
Gov. Maura Healey told reporters on Thursday that she supports arresting criminals, regardless of whether they are undocumented or not, according to local news outlet WCVB.