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Five people stuck in a broken elevator 200 feet underground were lifted to safety one by one by Boston firefighters in a daring rope rescue. Everyone made it out safely after the hours-long operation at 60 State Street.
A new community network in Bowling Green, Kentucky is connecting older adults with volunteers and resources so they can stay independent in their own homes. The "village" model started in Boston and has grown to 240 communities nationwide.
A pharmaceutical scientist who found his calling through breakdancing is using both passions to uplift the next generation. John Andjaba launched a fund to help young Namibians build their communities without leaving home.
Fresh off her Milan Olympic victory, figure skater Alysa Liu brought her boundary-breaking spirit to a packed Boston venue. The 20-year-old champion's first U.S. performance since winning gold inspired standing-room-only crowds at the Skating Club of Boston.
The Florida State Seminoles men's track and field team claimed their first conference championship in six years, scoring 94 points at the ACC Indoor Championships in Boston. Multiple record-breaking performances and a nail-biting relay finish secured the historic win.
A simple question during a dental exam opened the door for a struggling patient to get help before his substance use spiraled. Now dentists across Massachusetts are learning how their chairs can become unexpected lifelines.
When Boston asked for help clearing snow after a massive blizzard, neighbors grabbed shovels and showed up. The city organized 16 meet-ups to tackle accessibility problems at crosswalks and sidewalks.
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After Monday's blizzard buried Boston, neighbors grabbed shovels and teamed up to dig out their community. What started as a practical response to snow has become a movement changing how people see the city.
A 16-year-old New Zealand runner just claimed every single national under-20 record from 800 meters to 5000 meters. Sam Ruthe completed his historic sweep at a Boston meet, shattering his final record by more than 10 seconds.
Five former Boston University hockey players made history Sunday, bringing home America's first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey in 46 years. The victory came exactly 46 years after BU alumni helped pull off the legendary "Miracle on Ice."
A Boston startup just proved its electric vehicle battery can travel 745 miles on one charge, solving the biggest worry keeping drivers from going electric. The game-changing technology could hit the market by 2027.
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman earned his first Olympic victory as Team USA defeated Denmark 6-3 in Milan. Despite allowing three goals, Swayman and his teammates showed resilience when it mattered most.
Senior Freddy Collins shattered Boston University's 3000m record, just two weeks after breaking the 5000m mark. Teammate Thomas Cowan also set a school record and tied New Zealand's national indoor time in the 800m.
Jack Dingman shattered his own school record at the University of Central Arkansas, running a mile in just over four minutes. The junior athlete improved his previous mark by nearly two full seconds at a prestigious Boston track meet.
Boston CASA is recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children in court, no special skills required. One retired IT worker has already changed eight young lives through simple acts like trampoline parks and apple picking.
Patients with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, finally have new hope. Boston researchers just proved a genetically modified virus can extend survival by helping the immune system attack tumors.
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston will represent Team USA at the World Cup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico next month. Five players, including Clark, will make their competitive senior national team debuts.
Eye doctors at Mass General Brigham found a simple fix that saves lives: involving addiction specialists when treating patients with drug-related eye infections. The results? Every single patient who needed addiction medication received it.
Robert Playter, who led Boston Dynamics through its commercial breakthrough with Spot the robot dog, is stepping down after three decades of pioneering robotics innovation. His leadership transformed a small MIT research lab into the global leader in mobile robotics.
A new Boston facility just opened where AI doesn't just analyze data but actually runs chemistry experiments on its own, learning from each result to design the next test. This could speed up discoveries in medicine and materials that normally take decades.
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