BEIRUT
Enormous Explosion Rocks Beirut, Killing More Than 100, Wounding Thousands
Updated at 6:10 a.m. ET A huge explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, killing at least 100 people and shattering windows and damaging buildings across a wide swath of the city, according to officials. The blast sent a huge mushroom cloud into the sky, seemingly emanating from a spot close to where a large fire had been burning. "This is a great national disaster," Prime Minister Hassan Diab said . The country is already struggling with a terrible economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. "Beirut is...
Weather
Isaias Brings Wind, Rain And Tornado Risks Up Through The Northeast Into Canada
Updated at 12:15 a.m. ET Wednesday Isaias, now a post-tropical cyclone, is still bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and the threat of tornadoes as it moves into southeastern Canada after passing through southern and central New England. As of 11 p.m. ET, the National Hurricane Center said the storm was about 45 miles south-southeast of Montreal, and clocking maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Isaias is traveling at nearly 40 mph as it heads further inland. A tropical storm warning remains...
Regional News
School Committees Face Tough Reopening Decisions
Massachusetts education officials are reviewing school districts' initial reopening plans and expect to issue guidance on athletics and extracurricular activities next week, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Tuesday.
Public Health
'It's Happening To All Of Us': The Way Black Women Are Policed Is A Health Issue
It’s been more than four months since Breonna Taylor was shot and killed in her home by Louisville Metro Police as they executed a no-knock search warrant. She was a 26-year-old Black woman who worked as an emergency medical technician and aspired to become a nurse.
Summer Fiction
'You Again' Asks: If You Could Meet Your Younger Self, What Would You Say?
Author Debra Jo Immergut describes her third novel, "You Again," as part mystery, part thriller, part literary fiction.
Colectivo De Medios Latinos
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Our Commitment: Civil Dialogue, Context and Conversation
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events of the last several weeks which have shaken the Black community. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many other Black Americans have triggered national and international outrage and calls for systemic change. We once again see the bitter truths about racism, inequality, and injustice. This is a difficult time in our Nation’s history. Unlike many countries around the world which have experienced similar horrific...
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Parents Are Considering 'Homeschool Pods' For Fall, But Some Educators Warn Of Inequities
As school districts in Massachusetts submit their fall proposals to the state, many parents are coming up with their own contingency plans.
