Saudi Houthi Assault Planned for Red Sea Strait
A Saudi Houthi assault is being planned to retake Bab el-Mandeb, Reuters reports, with Yemeni troops and Saudi air power as Red Sea shipping stakes rise.
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Vicinity Energy Boston Sale: $2.9B Steam Deal Announced
Harrison Street and Kenon plan to buy controlling interest in Boston steam supplier Vicinity Energy in a $2.9 billion deal. Closing is eyed for 2027.
OpenAI Dots AI Agents Debut at DevDay 2026
OpenAI dots AI agents launch as always-on cloud assistants for Pro and Enterprise users, pairing approval gates with Auto-review after safety disclosures.
Strait of Hormuz Talks Explained: Iran, US and Qatar
Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran’s foreign minister met Qatari mediators as the U.S. demands nuclear progress. Key facts, sticking points and what comes next.
Fox & the Knife Boston: Southie Italian on West Broadway
Fox & the Knife Boston serves Modena-inspired Italian pasta and antipasti at 28 West Broadway in South Boston—hours, reservations, and must-order dishes.
Boston Roxbury Grant Lawsuit Targets $20M DOT Cancellation
The Boston Roxbury grant lawsuit challenges the U.S. DOT’s cancellation of a $20M RAISE grant over EV charging. DOT says it is reviewing the lawsuit now.
Patriots Lose to Jaguars 35-6 as Maye Turnovers Mount
The Patriots Jaguars Week 3 game ended in a 35-6 Jacksonville rout as Drake Maye turnovers mounted and New England fell to 1-2 before Buffalo in Week 4.
Boston Permitting Changes Take Effect Oct. 1: What to Know
Boston permitting changes start Oct. 1, with one city contact per housing project and a single consolidated permit for small solar and battery storage sites.
MBTA Commuter Rail Contract Bids Due Monday
Final bids for the next MBTA commuter rail contract are due Sept. 28 as three teams vie for a multibillion-dollar deal when Keolis’s run ends in 2027.
Venezuela Supreme Court Reform Deal as Prisoners Released
Venezuela Supreme Court reform panel agreed by the interim government and opposition, as rights groups report 39 political prisoners freed after Caracas talks.