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In a posthumously published book, the former Massachusetts congressman spells out where he believes the party went wrong and how it helped fuel the rise of Donald Trump and his brand of "xenophobic populism."

The pianist's compositions unfold like chapters in a story of artistic evolution. She shares her inner journey through sophisticated Afro-Cuban rhythms blended with the spirit of contemporary jazz and a touch of classical.

Deaton spent about an hour and a half inside ICE's New England headquarters with a campaign staffer, who ICE also allowed in for the tour. Such inspections are typically offered to members of Congress.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is launching an 'AI fluency' initiative aimed at helping high school seniors understand how to use artificial intelligence and the tool's pitfalls.

Ascend Elements promised to change the way we recycle batteries.

Attorney General Andrea Campbell called the report “the first, full public accounting of the abuse, misconduct and institutional failures at the dioceses that allowed the abuse to happen.”

MIT computer scientist Sam Madden joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss a report he co-authored that investigates the extent of AI use among MIT students.

Steve Koczela, president of MassINC Polling Group, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the survey's findings.

Biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered what may be the world’s loudest birds. There are now three contenders for the Noisiest Bird Award, all living in Brazil. But exactly why these birds are so loud remains a mystery.

By mapping their vocal repertoire and building a rat "dictionary," nonprofit AI group Basis Research Institute hopes to help the city map where rats are, where they’ll go next and determine whether deterrent efforts are working.

Supporters of Question 3 say it would make statewide elections more competitive and give voters more choice. Opponents of the initiative say it would do just the opposite.

OpenAI announced that ChatGPT integrated with of the largest providers of electronic medical records, Epic.

The play “Every Brilliant Thing” is about a man who keeps a list of the things that make life worth living, as a way of coping with the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty of life. Cog was inspired by the play, and asked readers to share the little things that bring them joy.

Residents are raising concerns about noise, privacy and safety after Amazon announced plans to use 80-pound drones that can travel up to 75 miles per hour to delivery packages in parts of Massachusetts. It would be the first program of its kind in New England.

Interviews with Chinese immigrants suggest the allure of the U.S. is being put to the test by a torrent of immigration restrictions under President Trump, and the emergence of China as the world’s second-largest economy. But for many, the core draw of America remains strong.