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The Rise of ‘Elite Speak’: Why Do Smart People Sound So Dumb?

Told someone lately that you’d “circle back”? Bemoaned all the “emotional labor” you’re doing? Corporate jargon and academic buzzwords have created an almost impenetrable dialect in educated circles. Given the current political reality, is it time for, well, a pivot?


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Does Boston Still Drink?

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The Rise and Fall of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson

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The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman’s Deadly Fishing Trip


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One Boston Day Marks Second Anniversary of Bombing Attacks

With commemorative banners, flowers, and a moment of silence at 2:49 today.

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Marathon Road Closures and Parking Info

Here’s what you need to know before heading into town on Monday.

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The Midnight Marathon Bike Ride Is Back

Get those helmets ready.

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Hubway Will Reopen This Week

Was it ever really gone?

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Deval Patrick Joins Bain

The former governor will seek investments with social impact.

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Darrelle Revis Says Instagram Was Hacked

Sure it was.


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The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

The Best Public High Schools in Greater Boston

We crunched the numbers to come up with our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region.

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

The 150 Most Influential Bostonians

Through countless conversations and a year’s worth of observation, we’ve found leaders who don’t just ride the wave of the zeitgeist—they create it.


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‘Day of Crisis’ Race Coming to Town

Participants run through simulated disaster zones for charity.

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Boston Wants a Tsarnaev Death Sentence Less Than the Rest of the Country

Here’s why.

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Women’s Group Wants Uber, Lyft to Improve Background Checks

The request comes after high-profile reports of assault.

Bill Maher Explains His Zayn Malik/Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Joke to You Idiots

People don’t ‘get’ Bill Maher, apparently.

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Don’t Park in Residential Spots by Fenway

A new ordinance raises the fine.

The Karen Read Case

The Karen Read Case

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

The Fractured, Surprising, and Sobering Truth About Kids and Smartphones

A special report on our Tiktok-scrolling, Snapchat-loving, sleep-deprived teens—and what to know to keep kids safe.


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Boston College Is Using Drake

How dare you, Boston College.

Logan Collected $13,513.50 in Abandoned Money Last Year

Gotta love those pat-downs.

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Divestment Activists Target BC’s Admitted Students Day

Prospective students and tuition-paying parents may encounter hundreds of protestors.

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MIT Students Are Launching a Giant Space Balloon

Look out, Nantucket.

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