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Brown University Shooter, MIT Professor’s Killer Planned For Years, No Motive Found: FBI Brown University Shooter, MIT Professor’s Killer Planned For Years, No Motive Found: FBI
Brown University Shooter, MIT Professor’s Killer Planned For Years, No Motive Found: FBI A gunman who carried out a deadly attack at Brown University and killed an MIT professor acted alone and left behind disturbing confessions with no clear motive, federal investigators said. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts released new details after concluding a significant portion of the investigation into the violence that occurred in December 2025. Investigators say Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, was behind both the campus shooting in Providence on December 13 and the killing of MIT scientist Dr. Nuno Loureiro at his Brookline home on December 1…
Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops
Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead By Suicide, ID'd As 48-Year-Old Former Student: Cops The suspect in both the mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor has been found dead by suicide, officials announced Thursday night, Dec. 18.  He was identified in an affidavit (attached at the bottom of this news article), and signed Thursday in Rhode Island as Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, a former Brown University student and a national of Portugal, whose last known address was in Miami, Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said at a press conference. His body was found in a storage unit in New Hampshire, the New York Times reports, citi…
Boston’s Bardo’s Named One Of America’s Best Pizza Places Boston’s Bardo’s Named One Of America’s Best Pizza Places
Boston’s Bardo’s Named One Of America’s Best Pizza Places The Infatuation has released its list of the 25 best pizza places in America, and the East Coast made a strong showing — from a Jersey City wood-fired favorite to a New Haven icon that’s been serving pies for nearly a century. The 2025 ranking, published Thursday, Aug. 21, spans coast to coast, featuring classics like Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT, and newcomers like Miami Slice in Florida.  Pizzerias were judged on crust quality, sauce balance, topping freshness, and overall consistency, with styles ranging from New York slices to Detroit-style pan pies and New Haven…
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments
The Courtroom King Of Kindness: Watch Judge Frank Caprio’s Funniest, Most Heartwarming Moments Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his official Facebook page announced. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the statement reads. “His warmth,…
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know
Amtrak Rolling Out New High-Speed Trains: What Northeast Travelers Should Know New high-speed trains are about to be available for travelers along the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak will launch five NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, Aug. 28. The upgraded high-speed train will connect major cities like Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The new trains offer 27% more seats per departure, along with expanded weekday and weekend schedules. "NextGen Acela is more than a new train — it's an evolution of travel," said Amtrak president Roger Harris. "In just a few weeks, history will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard f…
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies
Major Food Distributor Hit With Cyberattack, Causing Shortages At Grocery Stores, Pharmacies A significant cyberattack targeting a major food distributor has triggered widespread disruptions across the food supply chain, resulting in shortages at grocery stores and pharmacies nationwide.  The attack has not only affected the availability of essential food items but has also caused delays in prescription medications. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), which supplies a vast array of products to tens of thousands of retailers, including Whole Foods, confirmed the incident on Monday, June 9. The company reported that it took several of its systems offline in response to the attac…
Boston Among World's Top 10 Cities, Worcester Breaks Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Boston Among World's Top 10 Cities, Worcester Breaks Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why
Boston Among World's Top 10 Cities, Worcester Breaks Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Massachusetts Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds Massachusetts Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds
Massachusetts Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Club Collapse That's Killed Hundreds A New England entrepreneur has been identified as the first American killed in a catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic that has claimed hundreds of lives. The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. Fray Luis Rosario, who owned restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, was among the victims in the tragedy. Rosario ran two Terra Luna cafes — one in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the other…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police
Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police A Boston man accused of attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping their 6-month-old infant, and stealing her vehicle was arrested in Rhode Island after attacking a state trooper, police said.  Jamaine Johnson faces multiple charges following the alleged attack on Tuesday morning, April 30, the Rhode Island State Police said.  Johnson is accused of choking his girlfriend during an argument at her Peabody home before he took her car and their child around 2:30 a.m., officers said. He reportedly told her he would harm himself and the baby if she called the police.  Troopers found th…
Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-A-Lifetime Meal
Private Lighthouse Dining Ranked Massachusetts' Best Once-In-a-lifetime Meal If you only had one final opportunity to eat a meal in Massachusetts, where would it be? There is a right answer to this question, according to Eat This Not That. By searching reviews and food publications, Eat This Not That compiled a list of the best once-in-a-lifetime meals in each state. Their Massachusetts pick is the Newburyport Rear Range Lighthouse, a lighthouse-turned-restaurant with space for only four diners. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marrero Events (@marreroevents) The lighthouse restaurant, located at 61 Water…
Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass
Out-Of-State Trio Accused Of Stealing 12K Worth In Catalytic Converters In Mass Three men from Rhode Island were arrested after causing $12,000 in damage by stealing catalytic converters on the South Shore, authorities said. Braintree Police responded to an alarm call from a business on Wood Road in Braintree around 11 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31, Braintree Police report. Officers were unable to find anyone after searching the area but 30 minutes later, police got another call saying that several people were seen on camera in the yard.  Officers entered the yard and heard other people jumping the opposite fence towards Chickatawbut Road, police said. The officers kept …
RI Man Who Kidnapped, Killed MA's Jassy Correia Sentenced To Life In Prison RI Man Who Kidnapped, Killed MA's Jassy Correia Sentenced To Life In Prison
RI Man Who Kidnapped, Killed MA's Jassy Correia Sentenced To Life In Prison A Rhode Island man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for kidnapping and killing a 23-year-old mother from Boston, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts reports. Louis Coleman, of Providence, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility for the death of Jassy Correia, of Dorchester on Tuesday, Oct. 11.  Corriera was reported missing after leaving her birthday celebration at Venu Nightclub in downtown Boston in the overnight hours of Sunday, February 24, 2019, authorities reported.  Shortly after 2 a.m., Correia got separated from her friends and tried to getting a…
Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA
Man Who Says Ben Affleck Played Him In Movie Busted Robbing Boston Bank: DA A 59-year-old Rhode Island man who claims to have robbed more than 100 banks and says he was the inspiration for a Ben Affleck movie character was busted this week while trying to add to his heist tally. William Sequeira of Providence was arrested just after 3:30 on Wednesday, Oct. 5, after he tried to rob the Citizens Bank at 426 Boylston Street, Boston police said. Officers tackled him to the ground after he demanded cash from the teller, authorities continued. He is being held on a $50,000 bond, officials said.  Police just happened to be in that bank when Sequeira walked in because th…
10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say 10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say
10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say Ten individuals are each facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly distributing drugs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said.  Authorities learned the group was regularly distributing multi-kilograms of fentanyl out of a stash house in Fall River after launching an investigation in March 2021, the office reports.  During the investigation, over 500 grams of suspected fentanyl was seized through controlled purchases and drug seizures.  An additional 14.9 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and substant…
Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities
Worcester Outranks Boston In WalletHub Study Of Most, Least Stressed Cities Don't get too freaked out by reading this, but people in Boston seem to experience less stress than people in Worcester.  According to WalletHub's list of Most & Least Stressed Cities, Worcester outranks Boston as a more stressful city.    The Heart of the Commonwealth came in at number 106 while Beantown came in at number 122 out of 180 cities, according to the study. Both were the only cities from Massachusetts to appear on the list.  The list was generated by analyzing 40 key metrics from average weekly working hours and unemployment rates to divorce an…
Four Age 21 Or Younger Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Connecticut Crash Four Age 21 Or Younger Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Connecticut Crash
Four Age 21 Or Younger Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Connecticut Crash Four people, all age 21 or younger, were killed and another person is in critical condition following a single-car crash in Connecticut. It took place around 5 p.m., Monday, May 30, in Windham County in the town of Thompson near the Quaddick Reservoir. The horrific crash, the second in Connecticut over the holiday weekend to kill four, took place at Quaddick Town Farm Road near Taylor Road when the driver of a 2017 Honda Civic attempted to pass another vehicle and lost control, said the Connecticut State Police. See Earlier, Related Story: Four, Including Three From Norwalk, Killed I…
Three Ivy League Universities Evacuate Campuses After Bomb Threats Days After Threat At Yale Three Ivy League Universities Evacuate Campuses After Bomb Threats Days After Threat At Yale
Three Ivy League Universities Evacuate Campuses After Bomb Threats Days After Threat At Yale Investigations are underway after bomb threats have led to evacuations on three Ivy League campuses on Sunday, Nov. 7, multiple news outlets are reporting. Columbia University in New York City, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, were all evacuated on Sunday afternoon due to bomb threats, ABC News said. NBC New York reported that Columbia University confirmed that it had received the threats at about 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. New York City Police Department deemed the threats not credible later that day, the university reported. UPDATE:…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Haven, CT (N…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's brand-new Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hamphire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Hav…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's brand-new Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Ha…
Region Well-Represented In Newly Released Rankings Of Best Colleges: Breakdown By State Region Well-Represented In Newly Released Rankings Of Best Colleges: Breakdown By State
Region Well-Represented In Newly Released Rankings Of Best Colleges: Breakdown By State Over half of Niche's Top 10 ranked colleges are situated in the Northeast with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology leading in first place.  Following MIT, Harvard is the list's second-ranked university. Yale University is fourth, after Stanford University Duke University is ranked fifth and Princeton University sixth. For a list of best colleges by state, follow these links: New York Connecticut Massachusetts The list was assembled using data from the United States Department of Education and surveys of students and faculty. Academics, including the quality of pr…