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Haitians and Syrians sheltered in U.S. brace for disaster from change of status, with consequences for economy

by Catalina Mena July 24, 2026

Protections for 45,000 Haitians and almost 300 Syrians across Massachusetts are set to expire as soon as Monday after a second short delay by a judge.

NEWS

Fourth of July killing brings special Cambridge City Council meeting Thursday on tech and violence prevention

by Marc Levy July 18, 2026

A special meeting will update the community on “current, planned and recommended public safety and violence prevention work” since the killing of Xavier Bautista.

NEWS

Arrest is made in death of Xavier Bautista, killed by multiple men wearing masks

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A Canton man has been charged in the fatal shooting of Cantabrigian Xavier Bautista, but officials say the arrested man is just one of several involved in the July 4 killing.

OPINION

The Renty daguerreotypes find a home, but Harvard’s legal fight lingers

by Tom Meek March 16, 2026

Harvard chose to explore its legacy as an enslaver of 70 or more people at the same time it fought claims by a descendant of slavery.