Why Does It Seem Like Jellyfish Are All Over the East Coast?

“I don’t think it’s time to push the panic button yet,” an expert said, after rising reports of swarms and stings for beachgoers in parts of the Eastern Seaboard.

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‘Jaws’ at 50: Scientists Are Still Studying the Mysteries of Sharks

The film’s release in 1975 haunted the reputation of sharks worldwide. But a generation of scientists helped to turn the tide.

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Jack Teixeira, Who Pleaded Guilty in Leaked Documents Case, Asks Trump for Leniency

In pleading guilty during his military-court martial, Jack Teixeira made a direct appeal to President Trump, reflecting a tactic being employed by an increasing number of convicted criminals and their lawyers.

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A Mandate for Boston’s Suburbs: Make Room for More Apartments

The state required 177 cities and towns served by public transit to loosen their zoning rules so that more multifamily housing can be built. A number of them resisted.

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2 Endangered Whales Found Entangled in Fishing Gear, With 1 Likely to Die

The North Atlantic right whales, which were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, are one of the most endangered large whale species.

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