North Korea Tests Zam-2.0 AI Torpedo in Naval Weapons Push
North Korea says its new Zam-2.0 torpedo uses AI for targeting. What state media claimed, what was left out, and why it matters at sea.
Olivia Westbrook
Beyond Governor: Massachusetts Senate, House and Ballot Questions on Nov. 3
Massachusetts midterms 2026: the Markey-Deaton Senate race, statewide offices, the open 6th District and all nine ballot questions on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Motor Mart Garage Sells for $89 Million in Back Bay
Related Beal and Freeport Equity bought the Motor Mart Garage in Back Bay for a reported $89 million, 45% below CIM Group’s 2016 price. What changes next.
New Yalu River Bridge Opens, Linking China and North Korea
The New Yalu River Bridge opened Oct. 15, linking Dandong and Sinuiju after a 12-year delay as China and North Korea move to expand trade across the border.
Union Oyster House Sale Is Final as Fertitta Family Takes Over
The Union Oyster House sale to Houston’s Fertitta family closed Oct. 1, ending Joe Milano’s 56 years as owner of America’s oldest restaurant.
Fairmount Apartments Hyde Park: $16M Modernization Funded
Fairmount Apartments Hyde Park will get $16M in city, state and federal funds for electrification, cooling, accessibility and stormwater work at BHA site.
Gaza Ceasefire Anniversary: US Claims Progress, NGOs Cite Killings
On the Gaza ceasefire anniversary, the State Department cites hostages and a Board of Peace; Gaza authorities report about 1,490 killed since the truce.
Trump Russia Diesel Deal Opens a New Rift With Europe Over Ukraine
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin schedules 300k–1M tonnes through December under a sanctions pause to April 2027, deepening a U.S.–Europe rift as Zelenskyy calls it a gift to Moscow.
Boston City Council Backs Tenant Right of First Refusal Bill
The Boston City Council backs a tenant right of first refusal bill, H.1544/S.998. Here is what TOPA would do, where it stands and what each side has said.
Russia Energy Ceasefire Test: Grid Spared, Kyiv and Kharkiv Hit
Russia energy ceasefire update: no Ukrainian power sites hit overnight Oct. 13, but ballistic missiles struck Kyiv and four died in Kharkiv. What changed.