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Charley Murphy, president and CEO of Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center.

Former state rep Charley Murphy leads Harvard Street toward new $57 million health center

When Murphy returned in 2021 to his old job leading the nonprofit Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, he dusted off plans to build a new center around the corner. 6:04 p.m.

A Brown University police car passes by the university's Van Wickle gates, in Providence, R.I.

Three weeks after mass shooting, Brown launches major recovery initiative: Brown Ever True

The Barus and Holley engineering building where the shooting took place will remain closed until Jan. 20, the day before classes are expected to restart. 5:45 p.m.

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The Citgo sign in Kenmore Square is a reminder that oil still generates massive wealth despite political upheaval and environmental challenges.

Boston’s Citgo sign survived sanctions and court battles. Now comes a post-Maduro test.

President Trump used Citgo, owner of the landmark sign in Kenmore Square, as leverage in his extended campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian leader. 5:13 p.m.

Ten-year-old fourth grade student Ilo Lindgren works during a media literacy class at Tapanila Primary School in Tapanila, Finland, on Dec. 9, 2025.

To protect against Russian propaganda, Finnish children learn media literacy at 3

Teachers are tasked with adding artificial intelligence literacy to their curriculum, especially after Russia stepped up its disinformation campaign across Europe following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago. 4:37 p.m.

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Charles River Apparel has teamed up with the New England Patriots to design a new line of clothing.

After decades of selling to businesses, Charles River Apparel launches direct-to-consumer sales

The Sharon-based company has teamed up with the New England Patriots on a new clothing line. 4:21 p.m.

Katherine Maher, left, the chief executive of NPR, and Paula Kerger, the chief executive of PBS, testified at a congressional hearing about funding for public broadcasting on March 26, 2025.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence

The organization had been winding down since Congress defunded its operations during the summer. Its board of directors on Monday chose to shutter CPB completely instead of keeping it as a shell. 3:43 p.m.

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Goulston & Storrs relocated in 2024 to One Post Office Square.

Goulston & Storrs bucks the trend by keeping its full name

The Boston law firm broke with industry conventions by not shortening its name, but it has a new logo. 8:35 a.m.

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Boston Beer Company, the brewer of Sam Adams beer, is facing a lawsuit because of its noncompete policy.

Boston Beer battle puts unusual provision in Massachusetts’ noncompete law to the test

At the center of a lawsuit against the hometown brewer is a vague phrase concerning what employers owe former workers as they wait out the time limit before joining a competitor. 6:00 a.m.


Vehicles drove past the El Palito refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, on Dec. 21, 2025.

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles

Venezuela has the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves, but it isn't a major oil producer because of decayed infrastructure, political uncertainty, and US sanctions. 12:41 a.m.

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Head shot of a man wearing a sport coat

Four lessons from a Harvard professor’s new book on courage

In uncertain times, Ranjay Gulati argues boldness is needed. 9:32 a.m.

Grok.

Malaysia, France, India blast X for ‘offensive’ Grok images

Malaysian authorities said that they are investigating images produced by Grok after complaints about the misuse of AI to manipulate images of women and minors to produce indecent, grossly offensive, or otherwise harmful content. 3:56 a.m.

Passengers waited at José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, on Saturday after flights were cancelled following US military action in Venezuela.

Flights canceled across Caribbean after US operation in Venezuela

US military operations in Venezuela upended travel in the Caribbean just as many vacationers are trying to get home from their winter breaks. 1:09 p.m.

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Arthur Zhang, R&D materials engineer co-op, and James Male, senior materials engineer, at Lydian's new headquarters in Charlestown.

Green aviation fuel startup Lydian lands new HQ in Charlestown

The venture-backed firm recently left the Engine incubator in Cambridge to open a 25,000-square-foot office and research lab in Hood Park. 10:02 a.m.

A person holds a sign during a rally in support of offshore wind projects at 195 District Park in Providence. R.I. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.

‘Completely reckless’: R.I. lawmakers, labor leaders slam Trump administration’s suspension of offshore wind projects

“Please, for the love of God ... let us get back to work,” said Nick Reynolds, a journeyman industrial painter who has been working on Revolution Wind for three years. 3:39 p.m.

Components for Orsted's Revolution Wind project under construction off Rhode Island.

Orsted files legal challenge to Trump’s wind-farm suspension

Orsted A/S filed a legal complaint after the Trump administration suspended the lease of a wind project that’s near completion off Rhode Island. 2:56 p.m.

A Cybertruck on a Tesla dealership lot in Las Vegas, March 29, 2025.

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26 million vehicles last year, is now the biggest EV maker. 2:37 p.m.