MBTA Bus Stabbing Case Sparks Dual-Charge Debate in Boston
An MBTA bus stabbing in Roxbury may bring charges against both men after a Dorchester rider says he was stabbed defending a harassed woman on Route 22.
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Charlestown Explosive Device Blast Injures Man in BPD Standoff
A Charlestown explosive device detonated during a Monday BPD standoff; the man was seriously injured and charged with possessing and discharging explosives.
MBTA Green Line Shutdown Looms as T Seeks $120M Shuttles
MBTA Green Line shutdown Sept. 26–Oct. 4 replaces rail with shuttle buses as the T solicits $120M in multi-year contracts amid ongoing rider disruptions.
Boston City Council Eyes Tighter Police Surveillance Rules
Boston City Councilors move to close surveillance ordinance loopholes after BPD license plate reader and social media tool disclosures. What changes next.
Ethiopia Tigray Fighting Resumes as Peace Deal Frays
Ethiopia Tigray fighting resumed on Sept. 23, 2026, straining the Pretoria peace deal as UN chief Guterres urged restraint while leaders spoke at UNGA.
Ukraine Energy Ceasefire Push Intensifies at UN Assembly
Ukraine presses an energy ceasefire with Russia at the UN on Sept. 23, 2026, after Zelenskyy meets Trump and Burnham amid deadly drone strikes on Kyiv.
How the European Union Is Structured: Power, Institutions, and Ongoing Reform
The European Union (EU) is one of the most complex governing systems in the world. It blends elements of a federation and a confederation, combining
ICE: Federal Immigration Operations and Municipal Response in Boston
A look at the surge in ICE activity in Boston in early 2026, including courthouse arrests, and the legal and policy response from city and state leaders.
Understanding Palantir: The Vanguard of Data Fusion
Palantir Technologies, a name inspired by the mystical seeing-stones from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” has emerged as a pivotal player in the