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Cape Ann summers inspired lifelong ‘bromance’ between painters Rothko, Avery and Gottlieb

A landmark exhibition at the newly renovated Cape Ann Museum brings together 82 artworks to shine light on the little-known story behind Mark Rothko, Milton Avery, and Adolph Gottlieb's summers in Gloucester.

Experts bet World Cup wagers will bring Mass. big tax revenue — and public health worries

Experts say the tournament is on pace to be the biggest sports betting event in history, bringing new revenue to the state. But some fear it carries public health costs, too.

Haitians are hoping for some way to keep legal status in the U.S.

Lawyers who argued case before the Supreme Court say the new ruling takes effect in roughly 32 days, and then a lower federal court will have to implement it. In the meantime, immigration advocates across the country say

Officials and advocates in Mass. condemn Supreme Court ruling that could lead to heavy deportations in Haitian community

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said the ruling will put Haitians lives at risk, by forcing them to return to countries experiencing violence and instability.

MFA confronts history, heroes and destroyers in re-imagined American galleries

The Museum of Fine Arts is unveiling a major makeover to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Multiple galleries in the Art of the Americas wing have new displays that re-examine the nation's histories.

Ahoy! What it's like to pedal Boston's iconic Swan Boats

Boston’s swan boats are iconic. But what does it take to operate them? These pedal-powered boats were first launched by Robert Paget in 1877, and have largely stayed the same. Paget's great-grandson showed WBUR’s Sharon

Historic World Cup goal fuels explosion of joy for Maine's Congolese community

"We dress good, we know how to play soccer, we know how to do everything," said Clement Kalamba Moise, of Portland, barely able to contain his excitement. "For me, we already win the World Cup. I'm good. We already win t

Moulton and Deaton trade jabs in Senate debate that Ed Markey skipped

Deaton, a moderate Republican who said he's never voted for Trump, sought to portray Moulton as a hyper-partisan Democrat, responsible for the dysfunction in Washington. In response, Moulton did all he could to tie Deato

Unsanctioned MFA tours ask 'who belongs?'

Local community organizers have been offering gallery tours that examine what museums don't put on a pedestal. Lori Lobenstein of DS4SI has been posing the question, "How does the MFA arrange space? If we think of the MF

Sleek spaces and signature scents: Logan airport's $30 million bathroom makeover

Boston Logan airport is on a mission to improve travelers' experience of travelers. One way they're doing it is with swankier restrooms.

Cape Verdeans in Boston celebrate the country's first ever World Cup

For local Cape Verdeans, the euphoria of watching Cape Verde on the world's biggest sports stage -- the country's first ever World Cup -- is an unforgettable moment. Massachusetts is home to the largest population of Cap

The race to save a Cape Cod salt marsh from sea-level rise

The Sesuit Creek salt marsh restoration project in Dennis has spanned nearly two decades and is now in a race against time, as sea-level rise driven by climate change threatens to wipe it out. Workers and volunteers are

Fans of Haiti and Scotland celebrate underdog teams after decades of World Cup drought

The face off was the first time either team had played in the men's World Cup in decades, a rare chance for the squads to make a mark on their nation's soccer histories.

World Cup fans gather in Chelsea for the state's only public Spanish-language watch party

While dozens of events are popping up around the Massachusetts, Chelsea is hosting the only public Spanish-language watch parties in the state. Organizers think the 39-day-long "Fiesta Fútbol" is an opportunity to turn t

The Tartan Army is coming

Scotland play two of their three opening round World Cup matches in Boston. That means, for the next week or so, there'll be kilts as far as the eye can see. Cloe Axelson got a taste of the Tartan Army at The Haven in Ja

How a former Mass. AG disclosed a child sexual abuse inquiry, despite grand jury secrecy rule

Meet Ella Faye, WBUR’s favorite local Tiny Desk Contest entry

The Boston singer-songwriter’s song “Aurora” impressed WBUR’s panelists with its enveloping harmonies and quiet virtuosity.

Mass. food banks continue to see increased need as SNAP requirements shift

'Double punishment': Mass. inmates and physicians fight for better diabetes care in prisons, jails

Physicians and former prisoners want inmates to have access to continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and better diabetes education while incarcerated.

Hampshire College president says school will get a loan to operate for final fall semester

After announcing last week that Hampshire College did not have enough funds to stay open for a final semester, the school's president said Monday that a "philanthropic partner" stepped forward with a loan that would allo