The Federal Reserve announced a half percent cut to interest rates Wednesday — the first cut since March 2020. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren talks with WBUR's Morning Edition about the cut.

Members of the Newton Interfaith Leadership Association met Tuesday to discuss how to respond to heightened tensions after last week's shooting at a small pro-Israel demonstration.

Scientists project that Maine could lose 28-57% of its salt marshes by the end of the century — victims of rising seas, coastal development and polluted runoff, with consequences for biodiversity and storm resilience. Advocates across the coast are racing to give these ecosystems space to survive.

After 40 years monitoring for dark fins, and rescuing children from riptides, Gordon Miller has become an expert at the art of keeping beachgoers safe. It’s a role that’s sustained and fulfilled him since he arrived on Cape Cod in 1984 at 23 years old and first sat in that tall white chair.

Boston was looking to extend a wild postseason ride, but any chance of a win may have evaporated on the very first play when Jayson Tatum injured his ankle.

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein joined WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss this season's EEE cases, and to urge people all over the state to take precautions — especially those communities classified as "high risk" by the DPH.

In the swing state of New Hampshire, the "Republicans for Harris" movement is hoping to persuade their party members to vote Democrat in this election.

As Massachusetts sees an increase in violence involving women, the Chelsea-based nonprofit Roca is working to help hundreds of young mothers.