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Order a long-term news report on Boston
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Ghanaian Times
… The Black Stars will also face England in Boston on June 23 and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27 to complete Group L. …
Black Stars arrive in Providence for final phase of World Cup preparationsJoy Online
… Many of them will follow the Black Stars throughout their group stage matches in Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia. …
World Cup qualification will deliver significant economic benefits to GhanaThe Ghanaian Times
… Morocco opens against Brazil on Saturday at MetLife Stadium near New York, then plays Scotland on June 19 near Boston and finishes Group C against Haiti on June 24 in Atlanta. …
Morocco loses Ezzalzouli, Aguerd to injuryJoy Online
… Ghana will also face England in Boston on June 23 and Croatia in Philadelphia on June 27 to complete their Group L campaign. …
World Cup 2026: Black Stars move camp to Rhode Island ahead of first gameJoy Online
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay was not on the team bus as it arrived at their hotel in Boston after missing Thursday’s training session because of an upset stomach. …
McTominay travels separately in Boston as precautionJoy Online
… The Black Stars open their Group L campaign against Panama on June 17 in Toronto, followed by England on June 23 in Boston and Croatia on June 27 in Philadelphia. …
John Dumelo provides free DStv, giant screens and kenkey meals for Ayawaso West World Cup fansThe Chronicle
… Ranked 83rd in the world, Haiti face Scotland in Boston on Saturday in the country’s first match at a World Cup since 1974. …
Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset odds at World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… France, who leave for their training base near Boston on Wednesday, will also face Iraq in Philadelphia and Norway in Foxborough outside Boston in group I.-AFP Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… France, who leave for their training base near Boston on Wednesday, will also face Iraq in Philadelphia and Norway in Foxborough outside Boston in group I.-AFP Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World CupJoy Online
… Some Ghanaian supporters hoping to see the Black Stars compete in Boston and Philadelphia have experienced outright visa denials at embassies. …
FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle policy in US, Canada as extreme heat loomsFormer England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League, citing changed desire to be involved in football and plans to pursue other interests including media work and academic roles.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he does not see himself returning to club management in the Premier League, citing changed desire to be involved in football and plans to pursue other interests including media work and academic roles.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Coast Guard has ended its search for six people aboard a Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft that went missing on Saturday while travelling from Bermuda to Boston. The plane lost contact just after 01:00 local time, and debris confirmed to be from the aircraft was located on Saturday evening.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Gulfstream G-100 medical transport aircraft carrying six people lost contact while flying from Bermuda to Boston on Saturday morning. The US Coast Guard ended its search on Sunday, and the flight operator Latitude Air Ambulance said all aboard—four Latitude staff, a patient, and a patient escort—are presumed dead.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Gulfstream G-100 medical plane with six people on board went missing off Massachusetts early Saturday after departing Bermuda bound for Boston. The aircraft, operated by Latitude Air Ambulances, lost contact with air traffic control and dropped significantly in altitude before communications went dark, triggering an air and water search off Nantucket.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A powerful nor'easter is bringing dangerous coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and power cuts to the northeastern US, with states of emergency declared in New York and New Jersey. More than 100,000 households have lost electricity, over 2,400 flights delayed, and at least one death reported.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ed Sheeran opened his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from his tour over pro-Palestinian remarks, apologizing to fans for making "mistakes" and addressing the controversy. He described the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks as "horrific" and called the situation in Gaza "unjustifiable," saying the decision to remove Macklemore was made by his promoters, not him.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman was killed and a man injured in an unprovoked stabbing attack in Times Square, New York on Monday; the suspect, a woman armed with two knives, was shot dead by police.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits by families whose relatives' bodies were mishandled by a former morgue manager who stole and sold body parts on the black market. Cedric Lodge, who managed Harvard Medical School's morgue for nearly three decades, was sentenced to eight years in prison in December 2023 after stealing and selling organs, heads, faces, brains, skin and hands from donated cadavers since 2018.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A U.S. federal judge cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of Temporary Protected Status, allowing their deportation. The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision in June that curtailed judicial review of similar Department of Homeland Security efforts.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Research shows that circadian rhythm and meal timing affect weight loss and metabolic health; studies indicate that eating lunch earlier results in greater weight loss and better blood sugar control than eating the same meals later in the day.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
African countries waste their largest distributed knowledge network by failing to systematically capture experience accumulated by millions of citizens working in advanced institutions globally. The issue is not that talent leaves, but that experience abroad never returns to inform national decision-making.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
John Wumborti, Acting Commissioner of Ghana's Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau, has been appointed Interim President of the West African Society of Air Safety Investigators (WASASI). The appointment is intended to strengthen Ghana's role in regional and global aviation safety discussions and aircraft accident investigation capacity.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Northeastern University students from Boston visited Peace and Love Hospital in Kumasi as part of an academic exchange programme to learn about breast cancer care and Ghana's healthcare system. The initiative aims to strengthen global learning and deepen collaboration between the university and Breast Care International.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco lost 2-0 to France in the World Cup quarter-final but will focus on the 2030 tournament, which they will co-host with Portugal and Spain. As co-hosts, Morocco are already qualified for 2030.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Morocco meet in a World Cup semi-final rematch in Boston on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final four. France have won 11 of their last 12 competitive matches and are favored, led by coach Didier Deschamps in what will be his final tournament.
9 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thunderstorms delayed President Trump's speech at US independence day celebrations by nearly two hours, though he later addressed crowds and paid tribute to veterans. Severe weather also prompted cancellations or rescheduling of July 4th events in several US cities including Hartford, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre, while other cities like New York and Boston moved celebrations forward or resumed them after brief interruptions.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in a World Cup last-16 match, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a penalty in the 70th minute. Mbappe drew level with Lionel Messi as the tournament's joint-top scorer with seven goals and now has 19 World Cup goals overall, one behind Messi's record.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A group of friends from Ghana drove from Accra through Europe to the USA and Canada to follow the Black Stars at the World Cup, with BBC News Africa documenting their journey in Boston.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A man spent nearly $6,000 on travel and hotels to take his parents from Mexico to Dallas for an Argentina v Austria World Cup match after buying $1,700 tickets on StubHub, but the seller cancelled one day before travel, leaving the family stranded at the stadium gates. The cancellation is part of what industry insiders call one of the largest ticketing collapses in history, attributed to "speculative ticketing" where unverified sellers list tickets they do not own, hoping to source them cheaper before reselling at higher prices.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Litina Travel and Tours staged a two-day Made-in-Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Expo in Boston on June 22 and 23, bringing together Ghanaian manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors to showcase Ghanaian businesses to international markets. The event, attended by Ghana's Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry and Ambassador to the USA, coincided with Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage match against England.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland's head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup. Scotland won only once in the tournament, against Haiti, before losing to Morocco and Brazil.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France won all three group games at a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, with Ousmane Dembele scoring the second-fastest World Cup hat-trick of all time. Dembele broke his major tournament goal drought this week and now has four goals on the world stage.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Partey was named Man of the Match by Ghana's vehicle partner JAC Motors after the Black Stars held England to a goalless draw in a 2026 FIFA World Cup group game. Partey, who played the entire match, received a plaque and $2,000 for the award.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Thousands of Ghanaian fans packed Boston stadium for Ghana's second Group L match against England at the FIFA World Cup, where Carlos Queiroz's side earned a hard-fought point with a spirited and disciplined performance.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Asare, a 33-year-old Hearts of Oak goalkeeper, has emerged as Ghana's standout player at the World Cup, producing back-to-back clean sheets against Panama and England, including six saves and shutting out England's attack including Harry Kane in his first two World Cup appearances. His rise comes after an ankle injury in 2021 during a city derby that sidelined him for 18 months, nearly ending his career.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Premier League official Darren Cann says England were fortunate that VAR did not intervene when Ezri Konsa challenged Prince Kwabena Adu in the penalty area during a goalless draw, arguing the incident should have been referred to the match official for review.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England full-back Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey before their World Cup match in Boston. Partey, who pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022, was booed by England fans and faced jeers during the match.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars held England to a 0-0 draw in their second Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leaving both teams on four points with Ghana second in the group. The result brings Ghana closer to the Round of 32, with a Panama-Croatia draw on Tuesday guaranteeing their qualification.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Gospel-soul artiste Ara Ẹni has released her single "For My Matter," an uplifting Afrobeats gospel song with a message of faith and hope, coinciding with Ghana's World Cup victory over Panama. She has also launched the Pass the Ball of Hope campaign, encouraging fans to share videos and testimonies aligned with the single.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →