Violinist Joshua Bell teamed up with Sony as they unveiled a new virtual reality concert experience for classical music fans. Using a Playstation VR headset, ... Read more

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While we cannot be entirely sure what cows think about when they listen to music, we can safely assume that they like it. But cows ... Read more

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It’s easy to understand why snakes aren’t the most beloved animals in the world. They’re scaley, cold, and scary. But have you ever stopped to ... Read more

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Man’s best friend, the dog, does more than offer companionship and protection. They also like to share in our hobbies and be involved in our ... Read more

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You can always count on Craigslist for some highly questionable listings but we all know the free online classifieds site has a reputation for publishing some unusual, ... Read more

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The Internet 2.0 gave us a great opportunity: user-generated content can allow anyone’s voice to be heard (a blessing or a curse?) and, as a ... Read more

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The Maine initiative doesn't attempt to limit independent spending on behalf of candidates. It focuses instead on limits on individual donations to super PACS, an area the Supreme Court has not ruled on, observers say.

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The alcohol-free beer garden comes from Dray Drinks, Boston's first NA bottle shop.

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Town Clerk Ben Kaufman said the new design featuring Brookline's bird "celebrity" is to encourage turnout.

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"We're doing everything we can to reunite them."

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In a recent article, I gave a broad account of the evolution of the violin with a particular focus on the work of the Cremona ... Read more

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Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a composer who, like many of his contemporaries, drew deep inspiration from his natural environment. His passion for his home country ... Read more

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Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest

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Rotten returns with a curious mixture of rage and nostalgia.

Modern-day dub with authentic depth.

The incomplete ‘incidental music’ for Alceste, conducted with liveliness and sensitivity.

Debut album from a band that probably relishes getting on as many nerves as possible.

It was a music shop at 10 High Street in Worcester: “Elgar Bros. Pianoforte & Music Warehouse.” It was in this shop that young Edward ... Read more

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"I thought I was just giving him a compliment. But, at the same time, this is who I am."

The post How Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to Jaylen Brown calling him ‘a child’ appeared first on Boston.com.

"We're getting there. It's a long journey, it's a long season. Taking care of your body is important."

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“I’m just focused on helping my team get a win, and that’s what we did tonight.”

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"Castiglione (Acoustic Demo)" is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

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The New England-based author of "Nat Enough" has been able to mine enough humor out of pre-teen trauma for five graphic novels — with a sixth on the way.

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Your guide to discounts around Greater Boston with a valid student ID.

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The bands paired up to take the house down on their Take Me Home Tour Thursday night.

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The former Sports Hub host was allowed to design his own show at WZLX, but budget cuts and dismal ratings doomed him.

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Ratings were dismal, and nothing Shertenlieb did with the program since launching in May suggested it was going to get better.

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Police said they have not made any arrests, but are investigating the incident.

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Police say the suspect robbed two stores less than a minute walk from each other in East Boston.

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Educators in Beverly, Gloucester, and Marblehead are fighting for increased wages and paid parental leave.

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Although jurors sided with plaintiff David Meehan in May after a monthlong trial, confusion arose over how much money they could award in damages.

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“This year’s two Nobel Laureates in physics have used tools from physics to develop methods that are the foundation of today’s powerful machine learning,” said the Nobel committee.

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Heiner Linke, Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, said the award honored research that made connections between amino acid sequence and protein structure.

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NOAA advises those who hope to see the northern lights to get away from city lights.

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It won’t search for life, but rather determine whether conditions there could support it.

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Infections were reported between Sept. 27 and Oct. 11, in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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Some health groups have said it’s time to do away with time switches and that sticking with standard time aligns better with the sun — and human biology.

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The Massachusetts House passed a bill that requires employers to disclose data about wages and post salary ranges on job listings.

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This executive order will allow the state to bring more diversity into its hiring processes, benefitting the overall workforce, according to the governor.

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Under the federal law, nearly all hourly workers in the U.S. are entitled to overtime pay after 40 hours a week. But many salaried workers are exempt from that requirement — unless they earn below a certain level.

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It’s beach season and you might just be looking for your perfect beach read. Bloodshed, deceptions and steamy love stories make for great beachside companions ... Read more

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For the purposes of this article, I will confine my selection of violin works to the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods of music. Once you ... Read more

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The sale ends on Thursday.

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The Texas-raised neo-soul singer gave Boston a performance that was both intimate and jubilant.

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After openers by Boston's DJ P1no and local singer Raveena, streaming sensation Tinashe very successfully brought 'Nasty' back.

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The audience devised much of the setlist, but Folds was very much in command at a stellar Cabot Theatre concert.

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Williams also talks Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, and Trey Anastasio in advance of her shows in Medford, Portland, and Providence.

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Krasinski, who grew up in Newton, told People that his immediate reaction to the honor was “just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts.”

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I am now getting to a point where I want to explore my sexuality. I have a bucket list of things I want to try.

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Getting surprised with an engagement ring on top of a lobster roll may be the most New England way to do a proposal.

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