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Feb 27 2026OPINION

High School Sports: The Truth About Cheating and Who Says It

In recent months, a wave of complaints has hit the City Section’s commissioner. Students, parents and coaches have been sending emails and calling in to say that teams broke rules during the soccer playoffs. The result? Five or maybe six teams had to forfeit games. The problem is that people often

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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Chip Crunch: AI Drives Phone Prices to New Peaks

Artificial intelligence has turned the world’s memory chip supply into a bottleneck, pushing smartphone prices higher than ever. According to a recent study by a Boston‑based research firm, the shortage of memory chips is expected to crush phone makers who can no longer sell devices under $100. Th

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Feb 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

Firestone’s New Green Race Tires Hit the Track

Firestone Racing is launching a new line of race tires that mix high performance with green technology for the 2026 IndyCar season. The new Firehawk tires will first appear at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix, and they will power both the top‑tier NTT IndyCar Series and the developmental INDY NXT se

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Wildfire Watch: Strong Winds and Dry Air in Boulder County

Boulder County will face a red flag warning from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. Friday, meaning conditions could make any fire spread quickly. The National Weather Service says the main danger is wind and low humidity. Wind speeds are expected to stay between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph in lower ele

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Sunny Friday, Stormy Weekend Ahead

A high‑pressure system rolls in over New England on Friday, clearing the skies for most of Greater Boston and southern areas. Light breezes keep temperatures in the mid‑30s, while the stronger sun angle helps melt some of the lingering snow. Even after sunset at 5:32 p. m. , temperatures will dip ba

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

St. Pats Fest Gets a New Date

The long‑awaited St. Pats in Five Points event has been rescheduled because of bad weather. Five Points posted the change on social media, telling locals that the kickoff will now happen Monday, March 2, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m. at the Fountain Plaza’s main fountain. Everyone can attend for fre

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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Winter Chill: When the Snow Will Fade

The city is still wrapped in a quiet cold that will linger until the end of the week. Temperatures are holding steady in the 40s, with a mild rise expected over Friday and Saturday. These slight warm spells will help the snow start to melt, but big piles in shaded spots will need more time and stron

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Feb 27 2026RELIGION

Friendship, Faith and Flowers: A Simple Guide to Understanding Each Other

A man in his late sixties, who feels out of place in the church he visits, is worried that a close white friend—who proudly identifies with his Jewish heritage—is always eager to share religious greetings. The friend, who is not a strict observant but deeply connected to his culture, sends photos of

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Feb 27 2026RELIGION

Seeing Suffering as a Lesson

Suffering is something we all face, but how we think about it can change its weight. Some modern doctors and psychologists focus on fighting pain or keeping stress low, yet another idea has been part of human thought for ages: acceptance. Instead of pretending pain doesn’t exist, acceptance me

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Feb 27 2026RELIGION

Faith, Politics and the American Dream

The President’s annual speech was full of religious language, most notably the claim that America’s future is guided by a higher power. The Freedom From Religion Foundation said this sounded like an attempt to blend Christianity with national policy, a view shared by many who defend the separatio

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