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The World Bank Needs an Enhanced Climate Change Action Plan World Bank signage in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo by Poetra.RH via Shutterstock. By Rishikesh Ram Bhandary, Marilou Uy and Irene Monasterolo As countries grapple with one of hottest years on record alongside the global energy crisis now entering its “worst case scenario,” the World Bank is debating the future of its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) which is set to expire at the end of June.

Photo courtesy of Canva Things-to-do Where to watch fireworks as America celebrates its 250th anniversary Twitter Facebook Happy 250th Birthday, America. To honor this incredible milestone, Boston will once again be celebrating by lighting up the night sky with one of the country’s most iconic fireworks shows. Looking for some good spots to view this year’s celebration? Look no further. We’ve got you covered with a list of the best places to watch Boston’s Fourth of July Fireworks.

From fireworks over the Charles River to historic reenactments and waterfront festivals, here’s what to know about Boston’s expanded Independence Day celebrations Video via iStock/phaitoons In the City From fireworks over the Charles River to historic reenactments and waterfront festivals, here’s what to know about Boston’s expanded Independence Day celebrations Twitter Facebook Boston celebrates Independence Day every year, but 2026 is especially meaningful.

Things-To-Do A guide to shopping, eating, and hanging out in Boston’s crème de la crème commercial area Twitter Facebook What Fifth Avenue is to New York, Michigan Avenue is to Chicago, and Rodeo Drive is to Beverly Hills, Newbury Street is to Boston. Featuring 250 shops and 52 food spots (including cafés), Newbury’s mile-long stretch of elegant Back Bay architecture is a shopper’s paradise.

Plan México: Legal Risks (and Opportunities) of Mexico’s Public Sector-Led Industrial Strategy Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico. Photo by Bhargava Marripati via Unsplash. By Rachel Thrasher Note: This research follows previous GDP Center work on the USMCA review as a strategic opportunity for Mexico to increase Mexican labor incomes in alignment with the broad goals of Plan México.

Alum archaeologists lead the search for a colonial fort hastily built in Charlestown, Mass., to defend against the British 251 years ago Joining city archaeologists on site was a team from American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, a nonprofit group that trains veterans for careers in professional archaeology. They specialize in battlefields and conflict sites, both in the US and abroad.

Zhang: The smart sound shield is a technology that can significantly reduce unwanted noise while still allowing air to pass through freely. Traditionally, those two goals have been in conflict. If you want to block sound, you typically need a wall, enclosure, foam, or other barrier that also blocks airflow. The smart sound shield challenges a century-old engineering constraint that has shaped how we design buildings, transportation systems, workplaces, and public infrastructure.

Images capture the arrival of spring, Earth Day, and a picture-perfect Commencement Photography Images capture the arrival of spring, Earth Day, and a picture-perfect Commencement Twitter Facebook Summer officially arrived on Sunday, but before everyone heads off for the Fourth of July and trips to the beach, we thought we’d take a final look back at spring 2026 as it played out on campus.

chemical exposure Recent studies led by SPH researchers found that Black women who used temporary chemical hair straighteners and hair dyes within the past 12 months had a higher risk of developing fibroids, which can cause heavy bleeding and other health problems when they grow.

Revisions to the food pyramid reflect new research on nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and sustainability. BU nutrition expert Joan Salge Blake breaks down the key changes.