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"Say More" is all about exploring our backyard for the cultural trends, scientific discoveries, and breakthrough startups that are shaping the nation.

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The police in New Bedford have a long history of abusing the confidential informant system in the fight against drugs, guns, and gangs.

Why are cops addicted to confidential informants? The Globe investigates Snitch City

Spotlight reporters Dugan Arnett and Andrew Ryan discuss their investigation and their new podcast series “Snitch City.” 11:09 a.m.

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, left, holds her daughter, Mira Wu Pewarski, at the Working Mothers Summit 2025 next to moderator Shirley Leung.

Mayor Wu on the joy and challenges of being a working mom

Meet the hardest working moms in Massachusetts: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Attorney General Andrea Campbell. 12:08 p.m.

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President Trump's antagonism toward Canada has soured the country's relationship with one of its closest historic allies.

Canadians are really upset, Americans should pay attention.

Canada has never been a flag-waving country, but President Trump made it into one. 11:33 a.m.

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A ticket buyer scratches an instant lottery ticket at a Family Market Convenience store.

How Massachusetts became the lottery capital of America

The American Dream feels out of reach, so Americans are turning to the lottery to get rich quick. 4:48 p.m.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the closing ceremony of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, March 10, 2025.

Trump’s China policy? Jane Perlez says ‘I don’t think anybody knows.’

Former New York Times Beijing bureau chief Jane Perlez and editorial page editor James Dao discuss why China is so important to the US and what might happen under the Trump presidency. 10:18 a.m.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and David J. Bier, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute look on before a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on sanctuary cities' policies at the U.S. Capitol on March 05, 2025.

Republicans vs. Mayor Wu. Who won?

Globe columnist Shirley Leung talks to political reporter Jim Puzzanghera about Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's appearance at a Congressional hearing on so-called "sanctuary cities." 2:18 p.m.

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Healthcare workers line up for free personal protective equipment, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, in Miami.

Dr. Ashish Jha says health experts made mistakes during the COVID pandemic

Dr. Ashish Jha says health experts need to do better — because the next pandemic is around the corner. 2:52 p.m.

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Courtney Egan sets flowers outside the Stoughton Police Headquarters before a ceremony organized by Justice for Sandra Birchmore in Stoughton, MA on October 19, 2024.

Murder or Suicide? Breaking the Sandra Birchmore Story

Is having a baby an asset or a liability on the campaign trail? Three working mothers unpack Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s decision. 4:23 p.m.