In the wake of the 2020 election, the safety of election workers has become a growing concern. The surge in threats and harassment targeting these dedicated public servants is more than just a fleeting issue — it’s a challenge to the functioning of our democratic processes. Election officials, from secretaries of state to temporary poll
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Pepén: Strategies for revamping Boston’s school transportation
As another school year has started, I believe it is important to discuss a topic that impacts all of us: transportation. Since the beginning of my term, our office has received hundreds of emails and phone calls from constituents with questions, concerns, priorities, and requests about anything happening in the city. An overwhelming majority of
Bunk beds are the trendiest new amenity at luxury hotels
Carlye Wisel | (TNS) Bloomberg News The new trend at luxury hotels draws inspiration from the least luxurious accommodations on Earth: dorm rooms. At a time when consumers are looking for better value and hotels are dealing with unprecedented demand, the bunk bed has emerged a win-win design solution. “In markets with really high room
Ticker: Even bargain chains see spending pullback; Atlantic City casino workers plan ad blitz to ban smoking
Dollar Tree is slashing its full-year earnings and sales forecasts as its customers continue to struggle with higher prices and spend less. Shares tumbled more than 20% Wednesday after hitting a 52-week low on the prior day. The biggest one-day sell-off for Dollar Tree shares in more than 20 years arrived less than a week rival bargain