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Jury selection began Tuesday in the high-profile Karen Read murder trial, a case that is expected to last 6-8 weeks once a jury is seated. Jurors — and the public — also got a look Tuesday at who could be called as witnesses in the case. Prior to the start of jury selection, Judge Beverly Cannone read the full list…

The Karen Read murder trial has sparked massive media coverage and wide-ranging conspiracy theories on social media. It’s been a polarizing case. Nationally, people have been following along, while locally, some say they’ve shown up to every one of Read’s court appearances in Dedham, Massachusetts, dating back to last summer — des...

Why did the C’s extend Jrue Holiday? Brad Stevens explained Tuesday what the veteran guard brings to Boston on and off the court.

Cannabis equity businesses get state money after years of waiting

Is Derrick White next in line to land a contract extension from the Celtics? Here’s what Brad Stevens had to say about the talented guard Tuesday.

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A new bakery has come to the northwest suburbs. According to a poster within The Arlington List Facebook group page, Greek Habits is now open in Arlington, moving into the former Elton’s Roast Beef & Pizza space on Mass. Ave. in the center of town. The post indicates that the new......

A major car crash left two people seriously hurt trapped in two wrecked vehicles near Route 1 in Norwood, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, authorities said. First responders, including a medical helicopter, were at the scene of the crash, which Norwood Police Chief William Brooks said was on University Avenue. He urged the public to avoid the area. Two p...

Clear skies through Tuesday bring another warm day regionwide. While not as hot as Monday, we’re still under early summer warmth with highs in the upper 60s (near 66° in Boston). There will be a partly cloudy sky with mild air Tuesday night and the overnight hours remain dry. Wednesday turns cooler, as our winds shift from the east,...

The Bruins will learn their first-round playoff opponent Tuesday night. Here’s a recap of all the potential scenarios entering the final game.

New England saw a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023, surpassing the national increase, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League. “ADL has been carefully tracking antisemitic incidents for 45 years,” said Rabbi Ron Fish, ADL New England interim region director. “The numbers are simply stunning. We have ob...

A series of gun safety bills introduced after the deadliest shooting in Maine history appears to be headed toward final passage as the state Legislature races to wrap up its session this week. The House followed the Senate on Monday in approving the governor’s omnibus gun safety bill that strengthens the state’s yellow flag law, boosts ...

Two people were shot in Boston’s South End Monday night, according to authorities. The shooting occurred at about 11:15 p.m. on Aguadilla Street, Boston police said. The two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Their names weren’t immediately known. Details surrounding the shooting weren&#82...

A child who was injured in a fire in East Boston earlier this month has died, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. The incident occured on April 2 at a multi-family building on Meridian Street. The fire also killed another person, the Boston Fire Department said. Their name wasn’t immediately released. Four other ...