Tovia Smith
Stories
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Arts & Life
Millions Of Christmas Gifts May Arrive Late Due To Overload At The Postal Service
"We're really busy. It's been unbearable," sighs Manny Huenchunir, a Postal Service truck driver who was unloading and reloading crates of mail at a post office outside Boston on Tuesday night.
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National
'Dude, I'm Done': When Politics Tears Families And Friendships Apart
During a bruising political season, many Americans are dropping friends and family members who have different political views. Experts say we should be talking more, not less.
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National
Students Accused Of Breaking College COVID-19 Rules Fight Their Punishments
As colleges crack down on students accused of violating strict pandemic safety rules, students are lawyering up to fight their punishments.
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National
How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions
Because of the pandemic, many students will be applying without standardized test scores and several other metrics selective schools have long relied on to make admissions decisions.
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National
Boston Tavern Pivots To 'Plan B' To Try To Survive The Pandemic
Cornwall's has been a Kenmore Square mainstay for more than four decades. Now it's preparing to reopen — and to reinvent itself for survival during the pandemic.
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National
The Battle Between The Masked And The Masked-Nots Unveils Political Rifts
Wearing a mask has become political as some state officials have faced backlash for mandating mask use during the coronavirus pandemic.
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National
Fear Of Public Restrooms Prompts Creative Solutions As Some Businesses Reopen
Some people are afraid to use potentially germ-filled public restrooms as stay-at-home restrictions begin lifting. That's boosting sales of products that offer creative alternatives.
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Law & Courts
Federal Rules Give More Protection To Students Accused Of Sexual Assault
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced what she called historic changes Wednesday to Obama-era guidelines that she said will make the process fairer.
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National
Facebook Users Say Platform's Birthday Fundraisers Might Be Too Much Of A Good Thing
Those birthday fundraisers on Facebook have brought in a billion dollars for charities, but some Facebook users think the ubiquitous appeals are getting to be too much of a good thing.
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National
This Chef Says He's Faced His #MeToo Offenses. Now He Wants A Second Chance
Dozens of women accused chef Charlie Hallowell of sexual harassment two years ago. Hallowell says he's changed now, and that he's worked to find "a softer, humbler, kinder way to navigate the world."