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'One of the oldest gravestones of a free Black person in America' discovered in Boston

Experts have identified the gravestone of Boston, a free Black man who died in 1729.

LiveScience

Chris Mannix: The Celtics Need Everything to Break Right for the Jaylen Brown Trade to Work

Brad Stevens tried to lay out Boston’s thinking, but there are still lingering questions as to why this deal and why now.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup fan misses his connecting flight to Boston. Then his family launches a 10-day search across two countries

He was flying from the UK.

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These US cities are the most car-crash prone

Drivers in or visiting northeastern US cities should pay extra attention while behind the wheel

The Independent UK

Glasgow hoping to attract Americans to see city landmark after World Cup cone frenzy

Americans are being invited to Glasgow to see the Duke of Wellington statue after Scotland fans topped monuments in Boston with traffic cones.

The National (Scotland)

Good news stories from Scotland this month, from the Tartan Army to Bass Rock

IT would be impossible (for me, at least) to write this newsletter for June without leading it on the Tartan Army ...

The National (Scotland)

Les Bleus advance to World Cup quarter-finals after bruising win over Paraguay

Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game from a second-half penalty as France beat Paraguay in a cagey Round of 16 tie in Philadelphia on Saturday. Les Bleus will take on Morocco in the quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston.

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Boston’s $1,000 Property Tax Break: Who Qualifies After Age 65?

Property taxes in Boston keep climbing, and for many older homeowners living on fixed incomes, that annual bill can feel like a growing threat to...

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July 4 fireworks near me: Independence Day events schedule, ball drops locations, fireworks show in Mount Rushmore, Washington D.C., New York City, Las Vegas, Boston, other locations

July 4 fireworks locations: Freedom 250, an organization aligned with the White House, has come to rival America250, a bipartisan group founded by Congress a decade ago.

The Economic Times

Half of Americans Are Under a Dangerous Heat Wave This July 4: Here Is the Complete City-by-City Risk Guide

230M Americans under July 4 heat alerts. Heat index reaches 115°F in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C., 103°F in NYC. Here is the city-by-city risk guide.

Medical Daily

'The Bar Is F*ing Low': Jaylen Brown Doubles Down After 'Smartest Person' Reports Go Viral

Jaylen Brown addresses criticism of his intellectual confidence after being traded from the Boston Celtics to the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighting the low intellectual standards in sports.

International Business Times UK

Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

Medical Daily

July 4 heatwave in US: Extreme heat threatens fireworks celebrations, travel plans and FIFA World Cup matches. Here's what you need to know

July 4 heatwave: A severe heatwave is gripping millions across the US, threatening July 4th celebrations with record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity. Outdoor events in cities like Boston and Philadelphia are being altered or canceled. Meteorologists warn of prolonged heat due to a persistent high-pressure system, urging residents to stay…

The Economic Times

The secret ingredient in America’s culinary capitals? Its people

From Lower East Side gems to the beer-drained bars of Boston, we found a food world low on pretence and high on personality. Plus, southern soul, Jewish deli and, of course, apple pie to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

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Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix: The Celtics Better Be Right About Trading Jaylen Brown

Boston broke up a championship core for an older, riskier player despite a lack of demand and the two-time All-NBA selection not asking out.

The Independent UK

Not just the Scots in Boston: How the World Cup has caused a surge in visits to restaurants and bars across the US

Bars and breweries saw an 8 percent revenue boost during the World Cup group stage, according to Square data

The Independent UK

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

The Conversation

How public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American

Twenty-five years ago, I attended a Fourth of July parade in Boston that has stuck with me.

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The National (Scotland)

'We are so happy you were here' – Glasgow Tartan Army fans stunned by kind gesture

A Glasgow man following Scotland at the World Cup was left speechless when a stranger paid his breakfast bill in New York and left a heartfelt note…

International Business Times UK

'Safest Option': Ariana Grande Abruptly Reschedules Tour Dates Over Sudden 'Production Challenges'

Ariana Grande has postponed three Eternal Sunshine tour dates in New York and Boston over 'production challenges', calling the short delay the 'best and safest option' for fans.

The Independent UK

Germany ‘forgot to fight’ in shock World Cup defeat to Paraguay, says former international

Germany were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after losing in the last-32 on penalties to Paraguay in Boston

FourFourTwo

Who is Jalal Jayed? The referee in charge of Germany vs Paraguay

The Europe vs South America clash takes place in Boston on Monday night

The Independent UK

Boston woman makes dating admission after meeting Scottish World Cup fans

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The Guardian - UK

Paraguay beat Germany on penalties to reach last 16 of World Cup 2026 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: José Canele scored the winning kick after Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade were among the Germany players to miss

The Independent UK

How the World Cup kickstarted Boston’s dating scene again: ‘It’s so refreshing’

One resident said she’s ‘not even attracted to American guys anymore’ after Scottish fans visited the city

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