Newton home searched by FBI
Local News FBI agents were seen going through the homeowner’s trash and bringing out boxes and bags of belongings at 24 Fairfield St. on Wednesday. FBI agents searched 24 Fairfield St. in Newton on Wednesday. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff A home in Newton was searched by the FBI on Wednesday. Agents were seen removing bags and […]
Red Sox OF Alex Verdugo blames ejection during Astros game on ‘soft’ umpire
Red Sox “That’s baseball. Have a little bit tougher skin and deal with it.” Alex Verdugo was given the hook in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s loss to Houston. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Alex Verdugo needed to watch most of the Red Sox’ 7-3 loss to the Astros on Tuesday night in the visitors’ clubhouse at […]
Visitors blocked a Vermont road just to see this wooden troll. Now no one can view it.
Arts “Lost Finn,” a wooden troll made by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, grew too popular as an attraction for this southwestern Vermont town. Now it’s closed to the public. “Lost Finn,” a towering wooden troll created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo in South Londonderry, Vermont, is no longer open to the public after visitors blocked […]
Just 4 practices in, Ezekiel Elliott is already taking a vocal leadership role with the Patriots
Patriots “You create those bonds off the field and that will carry over to the field.” Ezekiel Elliott has already made his presence felt during his limited practice reps in New England. Barry Chin / Globe Staff Ezekiel Elliott has only logged a total of four practices with the Patriots, with only two of those […]
The first 2024 Republican presidential debate is in the books. Here’s what happened
Politics A former president Donald Trump supporter stands near the Fiserv Forum as set up continues for the upcoming Republican presidential debate Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP By Associated Press updated on August 24, 2023 | 12:12 AM MILWAUKEE (AP) — Follow along for live updates on the first 2024 […]
Jack Jones admits his legal situation makes it ‘difficult’ to focus at times, hopes to be ready for Week 1
Patriots “At times it can be difficult. But, I try not to let the outside affect what’s going on on the field.” Jack Jones. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Damien Woody thinks Mac Jones will have a ‘bounce-back year’ in 2023 Devin McCourty explains why Kendrick Bourne is the Patriots player he’s ‘most excited’ to see […]
Drowning death of former President Obama’s personal chef Tafari Campbell on Martha’s Vineyard ruled an accident
National News Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, Virginia drowned while using a paddleboard in Edgartown Great Pond on July 24, police said. Tafari Campbell, then a White House sous chef, is seen in a screen shot from a video posted online by the Obama administration in 2012. White House (handout) By Associated Press August 23, 2023 […]
Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd buys ‘palatial residence’ in Westerly for $8.5 million
The Boston Globe A property in Westerly sold for $8.5 million. Lila Delman Compass By Brittany Bowker, The Boston Globe updated on August 23, 2023 | 4:10 PM Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd purchased a sprawling home in Watch Hill, the Westerly neighborhood known for its grand real estate. The $8.5 million sale closed on August […]
Former NBA player says he fears Paul Pierce more than Dwyane Wade in one key skill
Celtics A former NBA player weighed in on the infamous Paul Pierce-Dwyane Wade debate. And his take may surprise you. Paul Pierce (left) was more feared than Dwyane Wade (right) in at least one area of basketball. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Paul Pierce raised some eyebrows when the Celtics legend said that he was better than […]
Private jet crash in Russia kills 10. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on passenger list.
World News It was not clear if Prigozhin was among those on board, though Russia’s civilian aviation regulator, Rosaviatsia, said he was on the manifest. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the Wagner Group military company, looks from a military vehicle leaving an area of the HQ of the Southern Military District in a street in […]