RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat
RAF Fairford bombers flew home as the US pulled about 12 B-1s from England over warnings of an Iran-linked drone plot, a week after arrests near the base.
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Allston Post Office Fight: Wu Says Boston Ready to Sue USPS
Mayor Wu says Boston is ready to challenge USPS in court over closing the Allston post office. Comment closes Oct. 11; Fields Corner closes Oct. 26.
Massachusetts Antisemitism: ADL Data and the State’s Response
Massachusetts antisemitism incidents fell 36% in 2025 to 279, ADL says, but K-12 cases rose. Here is the FBI data, the state commission and security grants.
Boston Condo Conversion Ordinance Would Cover Triple-Deckers
A Boston condo conversion ordinance update, Docket #1711, would extend tenant protections to pre-1983 two- and three-family rentals; a hearing is pending.
Brazil Election Runoff Set as Flávio Bolsonaro Edges Lula
Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula 47% to 45% in the Oct. 4 first round, setting a Brazil election runoff for Oct. 25 as his Liberal Party gained ground in Congress.
AES ECOWAS Withdrawal Called Irreversible by Sahel
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger ministers say the AES ECOWAS withdrawal is irreversible while seeking a new legal partnership with West Africa’s regional bloc.
Sudan RSF Attack Kills Civilians in Kordofan
A Sudan RSF attack in Umm Badr, North Kordofan, killed more than 25 civilians, doctors say, as the UN nears a vote on expanding the Sudan arms sanctions.
Harvard EEOC Lawsuit Targets Faculty Hiring Records
The Harvard EEOC lawsuit filed Sept. 29 seeks faculty hiring and diversity records. Here is what the filing says, how Harvard responded and what comes next.
Boston School Buses Hit 80% On-Time as Families Push Back
Boston school buses averaged 80% on-time morning drop-offs in the first week of school, down from 83%, as families and councilors pressed for fixes.
Blue Hill Avenue Bus Lane: Wu Holds Final Town Hall
Mayor Wu and MBTA GM Phil Eng faced residents at the final Blue Hill Avenue bus lane town hall. The $124M redesign targets 2028 construction.