US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.

He’s worked concessions at Fenway Park for 50 years. What keeps him coming back?

Peter Dankens, a 64-year-old who sells beer in the concourse behind first base, has been at the ballpark since 1976 — and he's in good company.

Cape Cod businesses struggle amid delays in seasonal worker visas

Increased scrutiny by the Trump administration, understaffing at embassies, and an influx of World Cup travelers have thrown a wrench into the program that helps power the Cape summer economy.

World shares are mixed following signing of US-Iran deal on ending the war

US futures were higher early Thursday, while oil prices fell.

Brigham nurses authorize one-day strike over union contract challenges

The walkout, which has not yet been scheduled, would be the first-ever strike for the Brigham chapter of the Massachusetts Nurses Association.

Trying to get to the World Cup at the last minute? Here’s a trick: Don’t give up.

To get to Foxborough after buying last minute tickets to the World Cup, one reporter cooked up a rather unconventional method that relied on faith, knowledge of the MBTA commuter rail map, and hubris.

Bars are packed for the World Cup. But are servers cashing in?

Before World Cup fans arrived in Mass., some restaurant owners worried international visitors might not be familiar with the American tradition of tipping. So far, those fears appear to have been overblown.