AT&T acquires DirecTV for $48.5b
The move increases AT&T’s base of video subscribers, boosting ability to compete against Comcast and Time Warner, which agreed to a merger in February.
The move increases AT&T’s base of video subscribers, boosting ability to compete against Comcast and Time Warner, which agreed to a merger in February.
Change to the Lynde could come at lightning speed should Steve Wynn gain approval to build a $1.2 billion casino.
Speaking publicly for the first time since their daughter’s death, Brian and Patty Martel recall the warning signs of Jared Remy’s alleged abuse.
Eight people were injured in the crash that left the front of the bus suspended for several hours from the bridge.
Governor Deval Patrick repeated in a television interview that he’s not running to succeed President Obama.
The country’s central news agency gave no death toll but said the accident was “serious.”
Governor Patrick advised students to look up from their screens and truly be present, in remarks at Boston University.
Sunday Baseball Notes
If there’s one positive to come out of the deluge of pitching injuries, it’s the dialogue on how injuries could be curtailed or prevented.
folk music
With a honky-tonk heart and a rock ’n’ roll spirit, the rising star in alternative country comes to Great Scott on June 25.
ideas
History shows that today’s information free-for-all is the norm, says Andrew Pettegree.
EDWARD L. GLAESER
Humans are willing to sacrifice happiness and satisfaction if the price is right – and we’re better off.
See how realtors roll out the red carpet for famous faces and fend off curiosity-seekers.
Transforming the Clark Art Institute, a new day at Newport Jazz Festival, plus 90 critics’ picks.
The Patriots had Brady’s successor in mind when they picked Garoppolo in the second round of last weekend’s draft.
Officials aren’t sure how a 22-year-old woman fell two stories down an elevator shaft Friday night.
John Kerry issued a warning in ’66. Back at the school to address its graduating class, the secretary of state is rethinking his words.
Cornell William Brooks has no national profile but ran for Congress as a Democrat in Northern Virginia in 1998.
The state senator is chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets.
The Portland-based writer’s most recent book is “Blue Plate Special,” a memoir of food and other appetites.
With three children — ages 6, 9 and 17 — Olympic medalist figure skater Nancy Kerrigan keeps pretty busy.
Design New England
An artist and her husband create a landscape for all to enjoy. Read their story and more in the May/June issue.
Two decades after the war, can a nation that learns separately ever be united?
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