Forty percent of US homeowners got help with their down payment in 2026. The post More parents are helping their kids buy homes. There could be tax consequences. appeared first on Boston.com.

My opinion? I honestly dont know, like everybody else. And anyone that says they know is lying. The post Karen Read murder case back under the magnifying lens in nonfiction thriller Blizzard of Lies appeared first on Boston.com.

But roughly one in four voters polled said they had seriously considered moving out of Massachusetts in the last year, largely over cost-of-living concerns. The post New Suffolk poll: Mass. is still on the right track. The U.S.? Not so much. appeared first on Boston.com.

Get transit tips, local recommendations, restaurant picks, and can't-miss events delivered to your inbox during Boston's biggest summer in years. The post How to Boston: Get the locals’ guide appeared first on Boston.com.

"Hes the type of player thats very difficult to control in the box. Im very proud of him." The post Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in his World Cup debut appeared first on Boston.com.

The biggest reason, almost literally, to cheer for Norway is Haaland, their 6-foot-5-inch scoring machine. The post Sorry Scotland, Eerling Haaland and Norway made a compelling case as Foxboroughs favorite footballers appeared first on Boston.com.

At a loss for words about Leo. What can I say? Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said. Hes incredible. The post Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria appeared first on Boston.com.

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Responders used a hook-shaped knife at the end of a 30-foot pole to free the young whale. The post Entangled humpback whale freed from fishing gear off Mass. coast appeared first on Boston.com.

Payton Tolle was tagged for three runs and four hits in five innings. The left-hander struck out six and walked two. The post Blue Jays back Cease with 3 homers in 6-1 victory over Red Sox at Fenway appeared first on Boston.com.

The union cited staffing and operational issues and a lack of communication from the chief among the reasons for its vote. The post Chelmsford firefighter union declares no confidence in town chief appeared first on Boston.com.

The 58-year-old has a prior federal and state convictions for bank robbery. The post Dorchester man admits to robbing an East Boston Santander Bank appeared first on Boston.com.

The bill will allow drivers with autism to carry an envelope containing their license, registration, and information about their diagnosis. The post Blue envelope bill enacted to help autistic drivers communicate with law enforcement appeared first on Boston.com.

Prosecutors say the 70-year-old woman tried to cash a six-figure check a month after her arrest. The post Brockton woman pleads guilty to stealing more than $900,000 in government funds appeared first on Boston.com.

Our blockbuster lineup for July 4 just got even more spectacular with the addition of Jane Lynch and Megan Hilty, Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart said. The post Boston to ‘board the Sue Sylvester Express’ as Jane Lynch, alongside Megan Hilty, are added to Boston Pops July 4 show appeared first on Boston.com.

The new home buyer purchased the house as is at a foreclosure auction and later found the three bodies inside. The post Skeletal remains of 3 people found in foreclosed Conn. home appeared first on Boston.com.

Plaintiffs allege town officials imposed nearly $1 million in new charges tied to the Gillette Stadium events. The post Patriots, Kraft Group sue Foxborough over annual stadium licensing fees appeared first on Boston.com.

"I don't think he's going to be a Celtic and that's just from what I'm hearing," The Boston Globe's Gary Washburn said. The post Celtics columnist: Miami has the edge in Giannis Antetokounmpo chase appeared first on Boston.com.

Providence's Loma, Portland restaurateur Dana Street, and Dover chef Evan Hennessey earned top honors at the restaurant industry's biggest awards night. The post 3 New England winners take home top honors at the 2026 James Beard Awards appeared first on Boston.com.

Erling Haaland makes his World Cup debut in Foxborough. The post Iraq vs. Norway live coverage: Boston Stadium prepares for its second World Cup kickoff appeared first on Boston.com.

Rowdy crowds led to at least nine arrests following Mondays match, according to Brockton police. The post Celebrations spill onto streets of Brockton after Cape Verdes surprise World Cup draw appeared first on Boston.com.

It's the same restaurant where police broke up an after-hours party attended by multiple Patriots players earlier this year. The post 5 arrested after fights in downtown Boston restaurant appeared first on Boston.com.

The Boston Licensing Board has approved later closing times for 191 businesses during the FIFA World Cup. Find every approved location on our map. The post 190+ Boston bars and restaurants get extended World Cup hours. See the full list. appeared first on Boston.com.

An early draft regulation raised concerns among business owners and patrons, but city officials said no changes have been adopted. The post Could Cambridge require a 30-minute wait between drinks? appeared first on Boston.com.

With a bigger, stronger, more experienced Drake Maye under center, the Patriots are in position to score plenty of points. The post Patriots 2026 position preview: Quarterbacks edition appeared first on Boston.com.