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No, the MBTA is not expanding the Red Line to Lexington

Cambridge Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem spent $5K on fake MBTA expansion billboards.

Politics

MBTA riders in Cambridge, Medford and Somerville will be thrilled to find out the T has plans to extend electrified rapid transit well into the suburbs — but not for long. <ul><li>That&#x27;s because the news is an elaborate April Fools&#x27; Day prank put on by a political candidate.</li></ul>

Boston's World Cup organizers acknowledge fundraising woes

Boston trails behind other cities in corporate sponsorships and grant funding.

Business

Boston&#x27;s World Cup organizers anticipate a smaller series of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fan celebrations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/10/world-cup-fanfest-boston-city-hall-plaza-2026" data-vars-content-id="9fa65038-9870-4648-9653-161028849f7b" data-vars-headline="Boston&#x27;s World Cup organizers acknowledge fundraising woes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/10/world-cup-fanfest-boston-city-hall-plaza-2026" target="_self">fan celebrations</a> this summer than they originally envisioned.Why it matters: They promised an international tournament that would boost Greater Boston&#x27;s economy, but so far, FIFA has been the biggest winner.

A blue wave would bury the Mass. GOP deeper

A blue wave won't shake up Beacon Hill, but it could leave Massachusetts Republicans with even less leverage.

If there&#x27;s a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="blue wave" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" data-vars-content-id="ce5dbc4f-fe5b-4b23-bad0-2fedf6d47fc8" data-vars-headline="A blue wave would bury the Mass. GOP deeper" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" target="_self">blue wave</a>&quot; of Democratic success at the polls this fall, it won&#x27;t mean much for the leaders who already run Beacon Hill, but it could bury the opposition party even deeper.Why it matters: Republicans currently hold about 15 percent of seats across the House and Senate. It&#x27;s a small but not inconsequential presence that assures at least some open debate and public votes.<ul><li>Republicans have seen their numbers dwindle when Democrats win big.</li></ul>

We tried Dunkin's new banana lineup so you don't have to

Here is how the new cold foam treats actually taste.

News

Dunkin&#x27; has a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="banana-based lineup" data-vars-click-url="https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/banana-lineup-2026" data-vars-content-id="fc19061a-d87f-43f5-a989-5ea6c5193467" data-vars-headline="We tried Dunkin&#x27;s new banana lineup so you don&#x27;t have to" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.dunkindonuts.com/blog/banana-lineup-2026" target="_blank">banana-based lineup</a> for Spring 2026 and as a diehard banana Stan, I tried out some oft he new flavors on tap.What I&#x27;m saying: &quot;Wow, that is not what a banana tastes like,&quot; I blurted out to the dog, who has never had a banana and did not dispute my claim.

Boston's dating scene shifts from screens to the streets

Matchmakers and IRL meetups are playing a bigger role.

Young Bostonians are relying less on dating apps and opting for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="running" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/21/portland-run-clubs-boom" data-vars-content-id="ecf59be1-b6b2-479d-99f4-e51d3512dbc3" data-vars-headline="Boston&#x27;s dating scene shifts from screens to the streets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/21/portland-run-clubs-boom" target="_self">running</a> shoes and real-world connections.

Tell Axios Boston: How are you coping after Bennifer pt. 2?

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<div><iframe name="opinionstage-widget" alt="Opinion Stage Embed" src="https://www.opinionstage.com/api/v2/widgets/80880ef6-65fe-4ad5-8819-e671ccc33e63/iframe" data-opinionstage-iframe="80880ef6-65fe-4ad5-8819-e671ccc33e63" data-vars-category="embed" data-vars-sub-category="embed-poll" data-vars-asset-id="80880ef6-65fe-4ad5-8819-e671ccc33e63" data-vars-content-id="0142a9c8-4385-45fe-81ab-da94aed568fe" width="100%" height="800" allow="fullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" class="gtmView" referrerPolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe><div style="display:none"></div></div>It&#x27;s the most crushing kind of aughts throwback: the celebrity breakup redux.<ul><li>Now that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have filed for divorce, 20 years after thier first high-profile split, we need to check in and see how Ben Nation is holding up.</li></ul>

How to get picked for 'Love Is Blind'

A casting executive spoke with Axios about who makes the ultimate "Love Is Blind" contestant.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love is Blind&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2024/07/29/love-is-blind-new-england-casting" data-vars-content-id="204843cb-b251-46f0-9687-e047be15adce" data-vars-headline="How to get picked for &#x27;Love Is Blind&#x27;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2024/07/29/love-is-blind-new-england-casting" target="_self">&quot;Love is Blind&quot;</a> isn&#x27;t just a dating show to Donna A. Driscoll. It&#x27;s a relationship show.Why it matters: Driscoll, executive vice president of casting and talent at Kinetic Content, says staying authentic and open-minded is key to not only landing a spot on the &quot;Netflix&quot; social experiment, but finding a lifelong match.

How to celebrate Pride Month around Boston

June and early July are packed with celebrations, discussions and parties for LGBTQ+ Pride.

Culture

June and early July are packed with tea dances, marches, talks and other LGBTQ+ celebrations.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s how the Boston area is commemorating Pride Month.</li></ul>