Detective Constable Leila Hussain arrived in the sleepy Irish seaside town of Port Devine under mysterious circumstances.

From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.

The money will help immigrants access legal and mental health services, and boost the city’s know-your-rights outreach efforts.

The annual Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are shifting for the first time from the United States to Europe due to concerns about attendees getting visas, organizers announced ...

The Boston Symphony Orchestra said it would not renew conductor Nelsons’ contract, citing their “future visions weren't aligned.” ...

Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer represent the U.S. in the Paralympics' new mixed doubles wheelchair curling event. They could bring home Team USA's first wheelchair curling medal ever.

The Strait of Hormuz has to be reopened,” said economist Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

A record share of Boston’s high school seniors graduated last year: 81.3%, according to state data. That’s below the statewide average of 89.3%, but a significant improvement from a decade ago, when ...