Tag Archives: boston

Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine

A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …

Read More »

Pro-Palestinian agitators attack police as riot erupts in Dem-run city, officials say

Between 200 and 300 people participated in a demonstration in downtown Boston on Tuesday night after what began as a pro-Palestinian protest quickly turned into a riot. In total, 13 people were arrested after police say people in the group became violent toward police officers. The agitators also blocked an …

Read More »

Pro-Palestinian agitators hit with felony 'promotion of anarchy' charges after riot in Dem-run city: officials

Pro-Palestinian agitators accused of being behind a riot Tuesday are now being charged with “promotion of anarchy” after the melee left several officers injured. The Boston Herald reported that the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office on Thursday upgraded charges for all 13 suspects, who are now accused of violating a state …

Read More »

Blue city street takeover suspects torched police cruiser in 'hell-bent' attack on cops: union chief

The president of a union that represents Boston police officers said that people who took part in a recent street takeover in the city were “hell-bent” on attacking law enforcement officials. According to the Boston Police Department, over 100 people were involved in the takeover that involved street racing just …

Read More »

Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights

President Donald Trump addressed the topic of moving FIFA World Cup soccer games out of Boston for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, after Mayor Michelle Wu made a statement expressing confidence in the current schedule. Boston and its surrounding communities are currently set to host seven matches when the …

Read More »

Trump threatens to pull World Cup games out of Boston if 'there's unsafe conditions'

President Donald Trump suggested he will work to have 2026 FIFA World Cup games pulled out of Boston if the city’s mayor, Michelle Wu, does not curb crime that recently included a violent street takeover targeting police. Trump made the suggestion while taking questions from the media during Tuesday’s meeting …

Read More »

Boston eyes city-run groceries to fight food insecurity, but skeptics remain doubtful

Boston officials are weighing whether the city should open government-owned grocery stores to make fresh, affordable food more accessible — an idea that’s gaining traction in New York City. After holding a hearing earlier this month, city councilors agreed to study how other cities have implemented municipal markets to close …

Read More »

Officials investigating after deadly crane collapse at industrial site north of Boston: 'Unfortunate accident'

Two people are dead after a crane collapsed Friday at an industrial site on a river just north of Boston. One person died at the scene and a second person died at the hospital, according to Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria. DeMaria said the two men, in their 30s and 40s, …

Read More »