Harriette Cole: I think my landlady's kids are snooping in my room. What...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am renting a room from a single mother with two kids. I live in a bedroom on the opposite side of the house with my own bathroom. Harriette Cole Most of the...

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Russia taking ‘operational pause' in Ukraine, analysts say

KYIV, Ukraine - Foreign analysts say Russia may be temporarily easing its offensive in Ukraine as the Russian military attempts to reassemble its forces for a renewed...

Pakistani policeman killed, 4 wounded in hand grenade attack

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Attackers threw a hand grenade at a roadside police post in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing an officer and wounding four people before fleeing the...

1st bull run in Pamplona in 3 years takes place; no gorings

PAMPLONA, Spain - The first bull run in three years at the San Fermín festival in the Spanish city of Pamplona took place early Thursday. No one was gored, but several runners...

A hajj closer to normal: 1 million Muslims begin pilgrimage

MECCA, Saudi Arabia - It is a scene that stirs hope - and relief - for Muslims around the world. One million pilgrims from across the globe amassed on Thursday in the holy city...

Ukrainians cling to life at front line: ‘We are patriots'

KHARKIV, Ukraine - Viktor Lazar shares his war-side balcony with a pair of opera glasses and a tiny orange snake, his only companion in an apartment that seems to sit at the...

Editorial: ‘Fair Share' tax means farewell to many businesses

If you spike it, they will leave. That's the gist of a Pioneer Institute survey of Massachusetts business leaders, which asked if they thought companies would leave the state...

‘Thor: Love and Thunder' turns to the farce side in uneven sequel

MOVIE REVIEW ‘THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER' Rated PG-13. At AMC Boston Common, Regal Fenway, AMC South Bay, Landmark Kendall Square and suburban theaters. Grade: B- “Thor: Love and...

Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms...