Boston has been making headlines recently due to a variety of incidents and events. These include a proposal to offer a 75% tax break to developers converting offices into residences, a United Airlines flight being diverted to Denver after wing damage was spotted, power outages affecting Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority lines, and the discovery of mummified monkeys in a traveler's luggage at Boston Logan Airport. Additionally, two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport, leading to flight cancellations, and the city celebrated St. Patrick's Day with parades and festivities.
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is known for its rich history, cultural institutions, and academic prowess. It played a significant role in the American Revolution, with events like the Boston Tea Party becoming iconic symbols of resistance. Today, Boston is a hub of education and innovation, home to prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT. The city's diverse neighborhoods offer a mix of historic charm and modern amenities, attracting residents and visitors alike. Boston's sports teams, such as the Red Sox and the Celtics, have a passionate fan base, adding to the city's vibrant atmosphere.
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Defending champs Denver bounced back to level series 2-2, while Indiana beat NY Knicks 121-89 in game four.
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Boston is dangling a 75% tax break for developers who turn offices into residences.
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‘Don’t ever let a man or anyone limit your freedom,’ one person wrote
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'I crossed the finishing line, then there was smoke - and a deathly silence.'
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The kidney was provided from a pig that had been genetically edited to remove genes that could be harmful to a human recipient and add certain human genes to improve compatibility.
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While some American cities celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a day early, others, including Boston, one of the most Irish cities in the country, kicked off parades and festivities on Sunday
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‘I'll be very relieved once we land.’
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A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to Denver after passengers spotted wing damage, leading to a safe landing and subsequent transfer of passengers to another plane.
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Power outages hit several lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, leaving thousands of commuters stranded during the morning rush hour
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A major winter storm hits the northeastern US, leading to flight cancellations, school closures, and warnings to stay off the roads.
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A US Customs and Border Protection dog discovered four mummified monkeys in a traveler's luggage at Boston Logan Airport.
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Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport, with one wingtip touching another plane's tail, causing flight cancellations.
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The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, with the tournament expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches.
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Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, was acquitted of a charge of lewd acts near a 14-year-old girl on an airplane after a three-day trial in federal court in Boston.
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A citizen of China who is a student at the Berklee College of Music has been convicted of threatening a person who posted a flyer in support of democracy in China.
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He downed shots on his first flight ever.
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Multiple incidents of passengers disrupting flights with violent behavior, including punching flight attendants and kicking police officers
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A significant winter storm is forecast to hit the Northeast US, potentially ending a two-year streak of no recordable snowfall in cities like New York City, Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
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The MSC Cruise Meraviglia ship rerouted its travel from Florida and the Bahamas to Boston, Maine, and Canada due to severe weather conditions.
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Boston marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with reenactments and community meetings