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The 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular as seen from the roof of the Boston University Questrom School of Business on July 4, 2026.

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A room at the XV Beacon hotel. The Beacon Hill hotel was named the best in the United States by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine.

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Viva Aerobus cancels flight and sends refund to the wrong bank

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