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Blue Jackets Believed They Had a Deal with Bruins for Vladislav Gavrikov: Report
Blue Jackets Believed They Had a Deal with Bruins for Vladislav Gavrikov: Report
The Boston Bruins Opt for Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway Over Vladislav Gavrikov.
Read More... US Open 'not impacted' by cancellation of Washington event
US Open 'not impacted' by cancellation of Washington event
US Open organisers said Tuesday the cancellation of next month's tournament in Washington DC "in no way impacts" the behind-closed-doors Grand Slam scheduled for the end of August.
Read More... NFL vows action after 'disturbing' harassment claims
NFL vows action after 'disturbing' harassment claims
The NFL vowed Friday to act on findings from an owner-financed investigation of the Washington Redskins after 15 women said they had been
Read More... Trump responds to NFL chief's protest statement
Trump responds to NFL chief's protest statement
Donald Trump has reiterated his demands for NFL players to stand during the national anthem, saying any player who kneels would be "disrespecting" the United States.
Read More... Boston Marathon postponed from April 20 to September 14
Boston Marathon postponed from April 20 to September 14
The 124th Boston Marathon, scheduled for April 20, has been postponed to September 14 due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) announced on Friday.
Read More... Track legend Carl Lewis wants Olympics postponed for two years
Track legend Carl Lewis wants Olympics postponed for two years
Nine-time Olympic track and field champion Carl Lewis says he wants a delay of up to two years for the Tokyo Olympics but rejects any bid to cancel them outright.
Read More... Red Sox Sale to have elbow surgery
Red Sox Sale to have elbow surgery
Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow which could keep him sidelined until the 2021 season, the Major League Baseball club announced on
Read More... Hart powers Pelicans past Heat
Hart powers Pelicans past Heat
Josh Hart scored 19 points with 12 rebounds and rookie Zion Williamson tallied 17 points as the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a three-game winless streak with a 110-104 win over Miami on
Read More... Rupp wins US marathon trials to secure Tokyo ticket
Rupp wins US marathon trials to secure Tokyo ticket
Galen Rupp stormed to victory at the United States marathon trials on Saturday to book his fourth consecutive ticket to the Olympic Games.
Read More... World, Olympic champs bolster 113th Millrose Games field
World, Olympic champs bolster 113th Millrose Games field
Reigning 800-meter world champion Donavan Brazier and world hurdles champions Grant Holloway and Nia Ali are among the entrants in a star-studded field for
Read More... Technology
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TikTok Surpasses 150 Million Monthly Users in the US, up from 100 Million in 2020
TikTok has confirmed that its monthly active users in the United States have risen to 150 million, up from 100 million last year. The Chinese-owned short-video sharing app confirmed the figureRead More... -
Nissan recalls more than 712,000 Rogue SUVs due to ignition key issue
Nissan Recalls Over 712,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport SUVs in the U.S. and Canada Due to Ignition Key Issue.Read More... -
Scientists call for global plastics treaty to end virgin plastic production by 2040
Greenpeace response to Science article calling for strong global plastics treatyRead More... -
U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce and Education Ratified Agreement with Germany
Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today ratified a Joint Declaration of Intent with their German counterpartsRead More... -
Uber safety driver in autonomous car charged in 2018 fatality
An Uber safety driver at the wheel of an autonomous car during a 2018 accident in Arizona that killed a pedestrian has been charged with negligent homicide, prosecutors said.Read More... -
Medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas worse: droplet study
Health experts have determined that face coverings are a vital tool in reducing the spread of coronavirus -- but little research has been done into how different kinds of masks compare.Read More... -
Walmart partners with Shopify to expand e-commerce 'marketplace'
Walmart said Monday it was teaming up with e-commerce platform Shopify to expand its online marketplace in a ramped-up challenge to Amazon for third-party sellers.Read More... -
Google to verify all advertisers, and their location
Google said Thursday it would expand its program of verification of advertisers on its platform as part of an effort to weed out fraud and "bad actors."Read More... -
Robots ride to rescue as delivery risks rise
What looks like a rolling picnic cooler stops at the crosswalk, waits for a car to pass and then navigates its way at a leisurely pace down the sidewalk in suburbanRead More... -
US airlines warn of 'draconian' steps if Congress fails to help
The chief executives of the largest US airline companies asked Congress Saturday for urgent help avoiding widespread layoffs among the industry's 750,000 employees.Read More...
Entertainment
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Boston Commemorates St. Patrick's Day with Brisk Parade Festivities
Boston celebrated its St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, which Mayor Michelle Wu hailed as one of the most significant events of the year for the city. Wu noted that the day was a time for19 March 2023Read More... -
160 Arts Organizations Receive $626,000 in Grants from Boston Cultural Council, Announces Mayor Wu
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council...09 March 2023Read More... -
Irish-American Heritage Month
During the month of March, the City of Boston celebrates and honors the achievements and contributions of Irish-Americans.08 March 2023Read More... -
New National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism
Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy that focuses federal government efforts to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry13 June 2022Read More... -
Washington zoo welcomes new baby panda
Washington zoo officials heralded the arrival of "a precious giant panda cub" Friday, following the much-watched birth of panda Mei Xiang's latest baby, four years after her last pregnancy.23 August 2020Read More...
Economics
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Longest Recorded Streak of Home Price Growth Ends as Prices Decline
After a record-breaking 131 months of continuous price growth, the US housing market has finally experienced a year-over-year decline in home prices. According to data released by theRead More... -
The Uber and Lyft trade group questions the gig worker stance of Biden's labor nominee
In a letter sent to Biden on Monday, the Flex Association, which represents companies like Uber (UBER.N) and Lyft (LYFT.O), asked his nominee for head of the U.S. Department of Labor, JulieRead More... -
Study Finds Boston's $100,000 Salary Feels Like $46,000
According to a recent study conducted by SmartAsset, earning $100,000 annually in Boston feels like bringing home only $46,588 after accounting for taxes and the cost of living, includingRead More... -
Ohio Public Pension Systems Experience Over $30 Million in Losses from Silicon Valley Bank's Collapse
Several public pension systems in Ohio suffered significant losses due to investments in Silicon Valley Bank of California and Signature Bank of New York, two of the largest banks to fail in the...Read More... -
Justice Department Requests Additional $21M from Congress to Enhance Supreme Court Security Amid Threats
The Justice Department has requested an additional $21 million to beef up security measures for the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court justices, following threats and protests thatRead More...
Fashion
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Diamond Prices Firm After Supply Declines
Diamond trading was seasonally slow in December as the industry’s focus shifted to retail and as diamantaires took their end-of-year break. Sentiment received a boost from strong holidayRead More... -
Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in Brussels
Feminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.Read More... -
London Latino heartlands struggle for survival
Whenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor marketRead More... -
Tutankhamun sculpture’s London auction sparks Egyptian outcry
A 3,000-year-old head sculpture of an eternally-young Tutankhamun — the Egyptian pharaoh known as King Tut — goes under the hammer this week in London despite an outcry from Cairo.Read More... -
Four top British authors in novel anti-Brexit European crusade
Ken Follett, Lee Child, Kate Mosse and Jojo Moyes, four heavyweights of British literature, are launching a "Friendship Tour" of Europe to represent the 48 percent whoRead More... -
Zombies and women: London Men's Fashion Week wraps up
Models in zombie make-up and a growing number of women on the catwalks were among the eye-catching features of Men's Fashion Week, which wrapped up inRead More... -
'Britain's Notre-Dame' tells fiery tale of restored glory
A bolt of lightning pierced its tower and flames licked across its thick oak roof. Thirty-five years ago it was York Minster in northern England that went up in flames.Read More... -
Elton John joins call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels
British pop legend Elton John has joined "friend" George Clooney in calling for a boycott of nine Brunei-owned hotels over the sultanate's new death-penalty laws forRead More... -
Ed Sheeran marries girlfriend in 'tiny wedding': report
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has married his girlfriend Cherry Seaborn in a "tiny winter wedding", The Sun newspaper reported on Thursday.Read More...
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The classic scenario of a hard-nosed reporter trying to convince a skeptical editor to run a big story is a familiar one, often depicted in movies like All the President's Men. In the new film
Boston celebrated its St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, which Mayor Michelle Wu hailed as one of the most significant events of the year for the city. Wu noted that the day was a time for
The new podcast series, "The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling," has caused controversy with promises to delve into the author's history of anti-trans rhetoric. The series includes original interviews
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council (BCC), today announced 160 arts and cultural organizations have been awarded
During the month of March, the City of Boston celebrates and honors the achievements and contributions of Irish-Americans.
Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo today announced a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy that focuses federal government efforts to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry
Washington zoo officials heralded the arrival of "a precious giant panda cub" Friday, following the much-watched birth of panda Mei Xiang's latest baby, four years after her last pregnancy.
In a residential neighborhood of the US capital, children are hunting for bears. Not the ferocious ones, of course -- but stuffed animals peering out from neighbors'
It was supposed to be a happy time for Will, a musician in the Washington area. He was planning a wedding reception at a local restaurant.
If Facebook's new cryptocurrency should resonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers.