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Trump’s Truth Social sputtered during State of Union address
Former President Donald Trump's live "play-by-play" critique of the State of the Union address sputtered as the Truth Social feed struggled.
Pressley’s State of Union guest a teacher paid six-figures with home assessed at $1M given $117,000 student debt ‘relief’
A teacher paid $135,901 last year who had student debt forgiven was the "honored" guest of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley at the State of the Union address.
‘Mammoth cost’ for migrant crisis just beginning, expert warns
A staggering 10 million people have entered the U.S. illegally since inauguration day in what is an economic ticking time bomb, says author Todd Bensman.
Infamous ‘Booze Cruise’ linked to MassGOP state committee race
The candidate running for GOP state committee against current party chair Amy Carnevale is being aided by Sandy Tennant, the 72-year-old operative behind the infamous topless booze cruise of 1999...
NH Amber Alert ends with kids safe, dad charged with mom’s murder
A pair of missing New Hampshire children were “safely located” Friday after their mother was found dead with their dad charged with her murder, authorities said.
Brave Boston bystander catches alleged bank robber red-handed
"The bystander recounted that while traveling down Boston St he noticed the suspect running from (a) bank parking lot with red smoke emitting from her hooded sweatshirt pocket."
Busted on Beacon Hill: Suspected thief caught with brick in hand
An eagle-eyed witness helped police bust a suspected Beacon Hill smash-and-grab suspect late last night who was caught with a brick in his hand.
FBI Boston helps crack Russian cyber hackers
The FBI in Boston has helped crack a Russian-backed “Moobot” malware hack intended to steal government and corporate secrets.
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Boston’s city payroll jumps 14% in $100,000-plus earners in one year
The percentage of Boston's city workers pulling down $100,000 or more has jumped by 14% year-over-year, according to a Herald payroll analysis.
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Boston city payroll for 2023: Your Tax Dollars at Work
Here is the 2023 payroll for the City of Boston, including overtime. Search the full database here...