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San Patrignano stands out among the "therapeutic communities" that treat drug addiction. The 700-acre campus is nestled in the Italian countryside, and features businesses — built on residents' labor. Critics worry this model could lead to exploitation.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden said ICE activity has impacted hundreds of cases prosecuted by his office — noting instances in which defendants got detained during proceedings, as well as times when victims and witnesses were afraid to cooperate because of agents' presence.

The rally was a response to President Trump's remarks calling Somali immigrants "garbage." Most attendees were not Somali, but rallygoers said they turned out to show their solidarity.

The Strummerville Ukulele Club members know that many people think of their instrument as a toy. But that's part of the point. They're there to have fun, play songs badly and sing loudly.

Boston University's Warren Towers is the largest dorm in Massachusetts and one of the biggest in the country. Its three-and-a-half year, $550 million renovation will improve the living quarters and also the building's greenhouse gas emissions.

Addiction specialists, treatment programs and 12-step recovery groups tell WBUR they’re seeing a rise in young adults — ranging from their late 20s to early 30s — seeking help for serious gambling problems tied to sports betting apps.

Massachusetts officials are laying groundwork for a plan to offer coastal residents money for their homes as threats like flooding and erosion increase due to climate change. But it can be hard to convince people to leave or get enough money to buy expensive homes.

This won't end up being a blockbuster storm. But in true New England style, there will be a little rain, a little snow and a lot of variability.

Fire ripped through the club, killing nearly 500 people and injuring hundreds more. It remains the deadliest fire in Boston history, and the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history. For those left behind, their losses remain raw, even 83 years later.

The Trump administration has hit Massachusetts with ICE raids, cut funding to crucial economic sectors and battled with local universities. Gov. Maura Healey has used her office to push back against Trump. But what if it was a fellow Republican leading the state?