1 killed, 9 others missing and feared dead in Washington state chemical tank implosion

Some of the victims suffered burns or inhalation injuries, and the severity of the injuries ranged from minor to critical, authorities said.

Mayor Wu cancels plans to deliver remarks to graduates at Harvard Law School, university says

Mayor Wu had withdrawn as Class Day speaker one day before the ceremony, at the request of the union representing striking graduate student workers.

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

The crisis forced 50,000 people to evacuate in and around the Orange County city of Garden Grove last week.

Peabody man agrees to plead guilty to $125k in pandemic loan fraud

Jonathan Carpenter applied for the loan in 2020, five years after his electrical business closed, prosecutors said.

Mass. rideshare drivers just became first in nation to unionize after yearslong push

After an agonizing, years-long effort, Uber and Lyft must negotiate with drivers who want a larger share of the industry’s earnings.

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Clover restaurants to close down after more than 17 years

The Boston-area chain of 12 restaurants and kiosks, known for its vegetarian dishes and locally sourced ingredients, will close for good at the end of the day on Thursday.