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Sport
Detroit Tigers Appoint Jeff Greenberg, Former Chicago Blackhawks Executive, as General Manager
Detroit Tigers Appoint Jeff Greenberg, Former Chicago Blackhawks Executive, as General Manager
The Detroit Tigers have filled their general manager position with a notable hire. Scott Harris, the President of Baseball Operations who had been leading the Tigers without
Read More... Mayor Wu Presides Over Ryan Playground Reopening Celebration
Mayor Wu Presides Over Ryan Playground Reopening Celebration
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association (CSHCA), Dot Art, and local residents of all ages to unveil $1.4 million
Read More... FIFA Introduces Eight Captain's Armbands for 2023 World Cup, Including Rainbow Design
FIFA Introduces Eight Captain's Armbands for 2023 World Cup, Including Rainbow Design
FIFA has unveiled a collection of eight armbands that team captains can wear at the upcoming World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Among the armbands is one featuring a heart design in
Read More... Excitement Builds for Thrilling Finish at U.S. Open in Los Angeles
Excitement Builds for Thrilling Finish at U.S. Open in Los Angeles
Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy are set to deliver a captivating final round at the U.S. Open on Sunday, as Fowler aims to complete a remarkable comeback and secure his first major title, while
Read More... Lionel Messi Confirms Move to Inter Miami CF in MLS
Lionel Messi Confirms Move to Inter Miami CF in MLS
In a surprising announcement, Lionel Messi has revealed that he will be joining Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer (MLS). The 2022 World Cup champion and seven-time FIFA Ballon d'Or
Read More... Massachusetts Allocates Funding for Free Swimming Lessons to 14 Organizations
Massachusetts Allocates Funding for Free Swimming Lessons to 14 Organizations
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll have announced that 14 organizations across Massachusetts will receive funding to offer free beginner swimming
Read More... The Most Popular Sports in America: A Look at Viewership and TV Ratings in 2022
The Most Popular Sports in America: A Look at Viewership and TV Ratings in 2022
When it comes to sports in America, there are a few that stand out as fan favorites. In 2022, football, basketball, soccer, baseball, and hockey took the lead in terms of
Read More... Risk of Rain and Gusty Tailwind Forecasted for Boston Marathon
Risk of Rain and Gusty Tailwind Forecasted for Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon, set to take place on Monday, is currently under the uncertainty of a cold front's timing. While it's difficult to predict the exact hour the front will
Read More... 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.
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The Ukraine Military's Missile Strike on Russian Naval Base Allegedly Coordinated with U.S. and Britain
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed that the recent missile strike by the Ukrainian military on a Russian naval base in Crimea was conducted inRead More... -
Biden Administration Unveils Additional Funding for Rural Broadband Infrastructure
The Biden administration is forging ahead with its mission to ensure nationwide internet access by 2030, revealing a fresh infusion of approximately $667 million in grantsRead More... -
U.S. Court Rules AI-Generated Art Ineligible for Copyright Protection
A recent ruling by a U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. has established that artistic creations generated solely by artificial intelligence, devoid of human input, cannot beRead More... -
California Resolves Energy Emergency, Ensures Sufficient Power
The California power grid operator has successfully managed to secure adequate power, ending an emergency energy alert that was issued on Thursday. The alert was prompted by theRead More... -
Ford Announces Significant Price Reduction for F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks
Ford Motor Co. has announced a substantial price reduction for its all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks, effective immediately. The decision comes as Ford takes advantage of increased plantRead More... -
Scottsdale Implements Ban on Natural Grass Front Yards for New Homes in Water Conservation Drive
Scottsdale, Arizona, has passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of natural grass in the front yards of newly constructed single-family homes. The ban will be effective for homes built orRead More... -
Microsoft Faces Criticism Following Hacks on US State and Commerce Departments
In late June, cybersecurity expert Steven Adair received an alert from one of his clients, informing him that an employee working on human rights issues had their email account compromised.Read More... -
U.S. Government Agencies Targeted in Global Hacking Campaign
In a global hacking campaign that exploited a vulnerability in widely used software, several U.S. government agencies have been impacted, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity andRead More... -
North Korean Hackers Loot $100 Million in Recent Cryptocurrency Heist, Say Analysts
North Korean hackers have successfully stolen over $100 million worth of digital currency in a recent attack targeting users of the Atomic Wallet service, according to cryptocurrency analyticsRead More...
Entertainment
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Selena Gomez: Enormous Instagram Following Comes with Significant Responsibility
Selena Gomez, the accomplished actress and singer, has opened up about the weight of being the most-followed woman on Instagram, emphasizing the responsibility it entails.20 September 2023Read More... -
Summer 2023: The Storymobile Delivered Storytelling and Free Books to Over 9,000 Boston Families
Read Boston’s beloved Storymobile visited 51 sites per week in every Boston neighborhood from July 10 through August...19 September 2023Read More... -
Temporary Halt on Demolition of Marilyn Monroe's Former Los Angeles Residence
The demolition of the residence in Brentwood, California, where the iconic actress and model Marilyn Monroe spent her final months, has been temporarily suspended by the10 September 2023Read More... -
New All-Business Class Airline, BermudAir, Connects Boston and Bermuda
Avid travelers from Boston looking to escape to Bermuda are in for a treat as the all-business class airline, BermudAir, takes to the skies. The airline launched on Thursday,24 August 2023Read More... -
Britney Spears Opens Up About Sam Asghari Divorce: 'I Reached My Limit'
For the first time since her husband Sam Asghari announced their separation, Britney Spears has spoken out, revealing that she "couldn't endure the pain any longer."19 August 2023Read More... -
Amid Hollywood Strike, Writers to Evaluate Studios' Counter Proposal
The Writers Guild of America (WGA), the representative body for Hollywood writers, disclosed on Friday that it had received a counter proposal from American studios. This development13 August 2023Read More... -
Florida Sells Winning Ticket for $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
In a triumphant turn of events, a fortunate player in Florida has secured the staggering $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot by matching all six numbers during Tuesday night's drawing.09 August 2023Read More...
Economics
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U.S. Senate Introduces Stopgap Funding Bill Allocating $6 Billion in New Aid to Ukraine
A proposed measure in the U.S. Senate outlines approximately $6 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine and an additional $6 billion designated for disaster relief. The bill, as per theRead More... -
Biden Supports UAW Autoworkers' Fight for Significant Pay Raises in Michigan
President Joe Biden stood alongside United Auto Workers (UAW) members on the picket line in Detroit, offering his support for their struggle to secure new contracts thatRead More... -
United Auto Workers Union (UAW) Gears Up for Strike as Contract Negotiations Approach Deadline
Employees at three major American carmakers are on the brink of striking in a highly coordinated action, a move that could lead to significant disruptions for GM, Ford, and Stellantis andRead More... -
Biden Administration Unveils Overhaul of Student Loan Repayment Plans, Aiming to Increase Affordability and Reduce Interest
The Biden administration announced a comprehensive overhaul of student loan repayment plans on Tuesday, with the aim of enhancing affordability by reducing monthlyRead More... -
Americans Set New High for Desired Salary: Nearly $79,000 for New Jobs
In a notable economic trend, Americans' salary expectations for new job positions have surged to the highest point since March 2014, a benchmark set by the New YorkRead More...
Fashion
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Hermès Resolves Patent Dispute with Skechers over Shoe Soles in New York
Hermès International SCA HRMS.PA, the French luxury fashion house, has settled a lawsuit brought by Skechers USA Inc SKX.N regarding alleged patent infringementRead More... -
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...
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Health
Today Mayor Wu announced the launch of the City’s Healthy and Green Retrofit Pilot Program. This new initiative – led by the Mayor’s Office of Housing with support from
According to healthcare consultants' forecasts, US employers are preparing for the most significant rise in health insurance expenses in ten years next year. However,
The Biden administration has unveiled plans to allocate $600 million in funding for the production of new at-home COVID-19 tests. Additionally, they are reopening a website that allows
In a significant move, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of over $1.4 billion to initiate the development of innovative
In March of this year, the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission released data that found in 2021, the average annual healthcare spending per family in Massachusetts, including insurance
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the creation of the Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund (CHEE Fund), a new initiative that will provide grants to local
A joint report from Harvard Law School and New York University has sounded the alarm that the next global pandemic could potentially emerge from the United States. The report focuses on
Mayors from across the United States are sounding the alarm on the growing mental health crisis that is affecting communities nationwide. The stigma surrounding mental illness and the lack
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the Department of Public Service, Department of Health, and Department of Environmental Conservation to immediately investigate a recent report of old
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that a mosquito pool located in South Boston tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitos and