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WBUR TODAY: Grounded — for now

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  ❤️ Donate Monday, November 2, 2026 ⛅️ Partly cloudy, with a high of 69. Good Morning Boston, 'Tis the season of early sunsets, which calls for caution on the road . Traffic accidents tend to jump after the switch to standard time, AAA Northeast spokesperson Mark Schieldrop told WBUR's John Bender. If you find yourself feeling groggy, sleep scientists suggest getting extra rest (if you can) and plenty of sunshine to help adjust. Now, let's get to the news: Grounded: Amazon's drone program won't be taking flight in Westborough anytime soon. The multi-trillion dollar company announced over the weekend it's withdrawing its request to begin drone delivery in the town, after residents expressed numerous concerns, WBUR's Paul Connearney reports. The proposed delivery program would use drones to fly small packages to customers within a 7.5 mile radius of Amazon's Westborough warehouse. But Massachusetts Rep. Kate Donaghue says there needs to be legislation ...
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Weekend Edition | AIPAC-Backed Stevens Denounced as 'Traitor' After Rogers Endorsement

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  Support independent journalism Without readers like you, we wouldn’t exist. DONATE Sunday, November 1, 2026 AIPAC-Backed Stevens Denounced as 'Traitor' After Endorsing Pro-Trump Rogers in Michigan Senate Race "Politicians like Haley Stevens always had more in common with Republicans like Mike Rogers and Donald Trump than with the Democratic base," said House candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier. "And now she admits it." Know someone who would enjoy the Common Dreams newsletter? Help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your family and friends.   Judge Throws Out Trump DOJ's Push to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Election The administration quickly appealed the ruling, making it clear that it "still wants to interfere in Alaska's election and pursue an investigation that would violate the right to a secret ballot."   As Trump Renews Iran Threats, Dems Reminded They Can 'Block War Funding' Regardless of Election Outc...
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