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With few guidelines in place around AI-usage in schools, Massachusetts teachers are scrambling to come up with their own strategies for handling plagiarism.
Teachers are battling AI cheating in school. Is help on the way? - The Boston Globe
With few guidelines in place, Massachusetts teachers scramble to come up with their own strategies for handling plagiarism.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
With few guidelines in place around AI-usage in schools, Massachusetts teachers are scrambling to come up with their own strategies for handling plagiarism.
Israel on Monday returned the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza in the latest step forward for a US-brokered cease-fire, as a senior White House envoy met with Israeli leaders to discuss the next stages of the fragile agreement.
US officials in Israel to press truce forward as first phase of Israel-Hamas cease-fire winds down - The Boston Globe
The last cease-fire agreement in January 2025 fizzled after an exchange period of hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with Israel launching a wave of airstrikes over Gaza.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Israel on Monday returned the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza in the latest step forward for a US-brokered cease-fire, as a senior White House envoy met with Israeli leaders to discuss the next stages of the fragile agreement.
Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced that he will sign a one-day contract with the franchise this week, officially marking the end of his storied career.
Rob Gronkowski announces that he will ‘retire as a Patriot’ this week - The Boston Globe
Gronkowski announced on Fox that he will sign a one-day contract with New England.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced that he will sign a one-day contract with the franchise this week, officially marking the end of his storied career.
More than 50 suspects have been arrested in Massachusetts as part of Operation Firewall, a State Police investigation targeting the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and child enticement, the agency said.
56 suspects arrested in Mass. in child exploitation investigation, officials say - The Boston Globe
Authorities said that 25 suspects were charged with possession of child pornography and 19 were charged with enticing a child.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
More than 50 suspects have been arrested in Massachusetts as part of Operation Firewall, a State Police investigation targeting the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and child enticement, the agency said.
Eight Democrats voted with GOP to advance deal to end shutdown. A lot of other Democrats are outraged.
Eight Democrats voted with GOP to advance deal to end shutdown. A lot of other Democrats are outraged. - The Boston Globe
The move Sunday immediately angered many rank-and-file Democrats as well as national party figures, who felt the deal amounted to caving to President Trump and Republicans.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Eight Democrats voted with GOP to advance deal to end shutdown. A lot of other Democrats are outraged.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has approved mergers between parishes in Providence and between others in West Warwick, citing declining numbers of parishioners.
R.I. Catholic diocese approves merging parishes in Providence and West Warwick, citing declining number of parishioners - The Boston Globe
The parishes experienced a “decline in parish and sacramental life” prior to the approval of the mergers, diocese officials said.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has approved mergers between parishes in Providence and between others in West Warwick, citing declining numbers of parishioners.
They’re tight, they’re back, and they’re coming for your sense of self. There’s no true escape — except vintage.
Wait, skinny jeans are back? Didn’t we just heal from that? - The Boston Globe
They’re tight, they’re back, and they’re coming for your sense of self. There’s no true escape — except vintage.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
They’re tight, they’re back, and they’re coming for your sense of self. There’s no true escape — except vintage.
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois says she will run for lieutenant governor in 2026, challenging incumbent Sabina Matos in what could be a crowded field for the statewide office.
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois to run for R.I. lieutenant governor - The Boston Globe
AnderBois will challenge incumbent Sabina Matos, a fellow Providence Democrat.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois says she will run for lieutenant governor in 2026, challenging incumbent Sabina Matos in what could be a crowded field for the statewide office.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are set to experience the coldest temps of the season. Some higher elevations could see snow.
These maps show how cold it’s about to get in New England as Arctic air moves in - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are set to experience the coldest temperatures of the season, while some higher elevations could see snow.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Massachusetts and Rhode Island are set to experience the coldest temps of the season. Some higher elevations could see snow.
From Shirley Leung: World Cup fever will descend upon Boston next summer, but who will pay for the potential $100-plus million price tag to host the games?
As World Cup nears, Boston organizers are still passing the hat to foot $100 million bill - The Boston Globe
It’s mostly on local organizers to pay for the costs related to the seven scheduled games at Gillette Stadium, but so far, not enough players are stepping onto the pitch.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
From Shirley Leung: World Cup fever will descend upon Boston next summer, but who will pay for the potential $100-plus million price tag to host the games?
Republican majority Leader asks senators from both parties to allow a speedy final vote to reopen government. Follow live updates.
Republican majority Leader asks senators from both parties to allow a speedy final vote to reopen government. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
The Senate voted Sunday night to advance the continuing resolution to fund the government through Jan. 30th.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Republican majority Leader asks senators from both parties to allow a speedy final vote to reopen government. Follow live updates.
An Arctic blast of frigid air will send morning wind chills tumbling into the 20s as New England’s first taste of wintry weather overtakes the area, leaving some snow in the higher elevations.
Coldest air of the season to deliver a raw and blustery Tuesday. Region braces for 30-degree drop in temps. - The Boston Globe
An Arctic blast of frigid air will send morning wind chills tumbling into the 20s as New England’s first taste of wintry weather overtakes the area, leaving some snow in the higher elevations.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
An Arctic blast of frigid air will send morning wind chills tumbling into the 20s as New England’s first taste of wintry weather overtakes the area, leaving some snow in the higher elevations.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide - The Boston Globe
The justices turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
Judge Mark Wolf said in a first-person essay published Sunday in the Atlantic that he retired on Friday after four decades on the bench so he can fight what he called the Trump administration’s assault on the rule of law.
‘Silence, for me, is now intolerable.’ Takeaways from Judge Mark Wolf’s rebuke of Trump administration in the Atlantic - The Boston Globe
In a first-person essay, Mark Wolf said he retired after four decades on the bench so he can fight what he called the Trump administration’s "assault on the rule of law."
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November 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Judge Mark Wolf said in a first-person essay published Sunday in the Atlantic that he retired on Friday after four decades on the bench so he can fight what he called the Trump administration’s assault on the rule of law.
From Dan McGowan: The deal to end the longest shutdown in American history has infuriated Democrats who were holding out for a guarantee that the health care subsidies would be extended. Rhode Island’s two US senators voted against the deal.
A deal in D.C. gets a hard ‘no’ from Rhode Island - The Boston Globe
“I respect my colleagues on both sides,” Senator Jack Reed said on X, “but the American people don’t deserve a preventable increase in health care costs.”
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November 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
From Dan McGowan: The deal to end the longest shutdown in American history has infuriated Democrats who were holding out for a guarantee that the health care subsidies would be extended. Rhode Island’s two US senators voted against the deal.
A historic trail traces the story of the American Revolution in Newport, R.I. “This is where the French arrived,” the administrator of The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route says. “And if it weren’t for the French, we’d probably have British accents.”
Newport Historical Society’s Revolutionary War exhibit challenges visitors to take a stand - The Boston Globe
A historic trail traces the story of the American Revolution in Newport, R.I. “This is where the French arrived,” the administrator of The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route says. “And if it we...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A historic trail traces the story of the American Revolution in Newport, R.I. “This is where the French arrived,” the administrator of The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route says. “And if it weren’t for the French, we’d probably have British accents.”
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88.
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, the godfather of Seattle basketball, dies at 88 - The Boston Globe
The three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach was 88.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family said Sunday. He was 88.
The Patriots fought through injuries, a stout Bucs defense, and soggy, humid conditions to win their seventh game in a row and stay tied with the Colts and Broncos for the best record in the NFL.
This Patriots run is more than just beating up on patsies, and other observations from a gritty win over the Buccaneers - The Boston Globe
The Patriots fought through injuries, a stout Bucs defense, and soggy, humid conditions to win their seventh game in a row and stay tied with the Colts and Broncos for the best record in the NFL.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The Patriots fought through injuries, a stout Bucs defense, and soggy, humid conditions to win their seventh game in a row and stay tied with the Colts and Broncos for the best record in the NFL.
TreVeyon Henderson rushes for two touchdowns as New England wins its seventh straight game. Follow along live from postgame.
TreVeyon Henderson rushes for two touchdowns as New England wins its seventh straight game. Follow along live from postgame. - The Boston Globe
Henderson had a career-high 147 yards and two scores in the win.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
TreVeyon Henderson rushes for two touchdowns as New England wins its seventh straight game. Follow along live from postgame.
The town of Amherst declared a state of emergency this weekend as firefighters continued efforts to contain a blaze that began burning through a housing complex Friday night.
‘They lost everything’: Town of Amherst declares state of emergency as fire displacing more than 230 residents continues to burn - The Boston Globe
Firefighting efforts have already consumed more than one million gallons of water, Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman said in a statement.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The town of Amherst declared a state of emergency this weekend as firefighters continued efforts to contain a blaze that began burning through a housing complex Friday night.
A middle school principal in Maine said he regrets that an image circulating on social media of him dressed for Halloween in an ICE costume caused discomfort in the community.
Maine middle school principal expresses regret after dressing as ICE agent for Halloween - The Boston Globe
The middle school is in Farmington, a small town in western Maine.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A middle school principal in Maine said he regrets that an image circulating on social media of him dressed for Halloween in an ICE costume caused discomfort in the community.
A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and tourists.
Car fleeing police slams into bar in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11 - The Boston Globe
A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and tourists.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and tourists.
With no end in sight, dozens of people told the Globe the shutdown has affected their plans in the coming days and weeks.
‘This should not be happening’: As shutdown disrupts air travel, many forced to change plans - The Boston Globe
With no end in sight, dozens of people told the Globe the shutdown has affected their plans in the coming days and weeks.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
With no end in sight, dozens of people told the Globe the shutdown has affected their plans in the coming days and weeks.
No matter your level of holiday spirit, you'll find something to watch. Here are a few holiday-streaming options.
From ‘Bad Santa’ to the amazingly bad ‘Star Wars Holiday Special,’ a feast of holiday streaming options - The Boston Globe
No matter your level of holiday spirit, you'll find something to watch.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
No matter your level of holiday spirit, you'll find something to watch. Here are a few holiday-streaming options.
Commentary: We must not accept the increasing concentration of wealth at the top while ordinary people lack affordable housing, health care and even food, writes Rhode Island State Senator Meghan Kallman.
As income inequality grows, a state senator renews the call to strengthen Rhode Island’s safety net - The Boston Globe
We must not accept the increasing concentration of wealth at the top while ordinary people lack affordable housing, health care and even food, she writes.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Commentary: We must not accept the increasing concentration of wealth at the top while ordinary people lack affordable housing, health care and even food, writes Rhode Island State Senator Meghan Kallman.