National News “In the current overheated climate, incendiary untruths can, and in some cases already have, led to serious physical harm, and worse.” Former President Donald Trump speaks as he returns to the courtroom after the lunch break of his civil business fraud trial, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, at New York Supreme Court in New … [Read more…]
Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
Politics “This dude is one of the baddest dudes I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen some greats,” Houston manager Dusty Baker said of Altuve. Texas’ Adolis Garcia hit a sixth-inning home run to make the score 4-2 in favor of the Rangers at the time. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) AP By STEPHEN HAWKINS, Associated Press October … [Read more…]
Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of flights to inspect some of its planes. Disruptions will last days
Travel “The impact to our network is expected to last several days as we complete the inspections and work to return to normal operations.” A Spirit Airlines jet approaches Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 2021. Spirit Airlines canceled about 100 flights on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, after pulling some planes out of service … [Read more…]
Spotted lanternfly infestation found in Wellesley
Local News Local officials are asking residents to watch out for the invasive pest. AP An infestation of the invasive spotted lanternfly has been found in Wellesley, officials announced this week. The infestation near Carisbrooke Reservation was confirmed by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources, town officials announced Wednesday. The spotted lanternfly was first found … [Read more…]
Springfield police seek person of interest in building fire that claimed life of woman
Local News The investigation into the fire is ongoing. Investigators released this image of the person of interest in Monday’s fire. Springfield police Springfield police are asking residents to check their home surveillance cameras as they search for a person of interest in a Monday building fire that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman. … [Read more…]
‘I’ve been blessed more than anybody should’: Dante Scarnecchia reflects on his career ahead of Patriots Hall of Fame induction
Patriots Scarnecchia will be inducted alongside Mike Vrabel at Gillette Stadium Saturday afternoon. Dante Scarnecchia won five Super Bowls as a coach in New England. AP Photo/Elise Amendola Friday injury report: Patriots rule 3 out, list 16 as questionable against Buffalo Bills Mike Vrabel ribs Tom Brady over former QB’s unlikely attendance for Patriots Hall … [Read more…]
Rajon Rondo visits Celtics at practice, hopes to play advising role similar to Paul Pierce
Celtics Rondo also praised Jrue Holiday as “one of my favorite teammates I’ve ever played with.” Rajon Rondo believes the Celtics are capable of winning it all this season. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Jrue Holiday reached out to a beloved ex-Celtics guard before choosing the No. 4 jersey Paul Pierce has been around the … [Read more…]
Boston police investigate after dog shot in Jamaica Plain
Local News The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in an apartment building on Centre Street. Police are investigating after a dog was shot in a Jamaica Plain apartment building on Thursday. Officers responded around 4:17 p.m. to a report of shots fired at 279 Centre St. and while on their way to the scene, dispatch informed … [Read more…]
4 hospitalized when pickup truck slams into Yarmouth bank
Local News Police said nobody was seriously injured. A pickup truck crashed into a bank in Yarmouth on Friday morning. Yarmouth police Four people were injured on Friday morning when a pickup truck slammed into a Yarmouth bank. Police and firefighters responded to the crash at the TD Bank on Route 28 just after 11:30 … [Read more…]
Friday injury report: Patriots rule 3 out, list 16 as questionable against Buffalo Bills
Patriots Riley Reiff, Josh Uche, and Keion White will miss Sunday’s game. Josh Uche is one of three Patriots officially ruled out of Sunday’s game. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Mike Vrabel ribs Tom Brady over former QB’s unlikely attendance for Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony There reportedly hasn’t been ‘much movement’ on a Kendrick Bourne … [Read more…]