Wu endorses Arroyo opponent Enrique Pepén for City Council
Politics “He’ll be a fantastic partner on the Council with the shared progressive values, determination, and heart for service to make Boston a city for everyone.” Enrique Pepén is a candidate for the District 5 seat on Boston’s City Council. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is throwing her weight behind former neighborhood […]
Bill Belichick: Canceling joint practices with Titans was a ‘hard decision,’ but the best thing for the team
Patriots “As much as we’d like to work against them, just tried to balance the situation. There was a number of things involved.” Bill Belichick. AP Photo/Matt Ludtke Bill Belichick gave his review of Taylor Swift’s concert at Gillette Stadium What Mike Vrabel said of the decision to cancel Patriots-Titans joint practices Patriots cornerback Isaiah […]
For all the consistency they’ve lacked, Red Sox haven’t failed to keep it interesting
Red Sox The Red Sox have had success against some of baseball’s best teams but also can’t be counted on to beat the bad ones. Justin Turner has been everything the Red Sox could have hoped for, a silver lining no matter how this season ends. Frank Franklin II/Associated Press COMMENTARY The 2023 Red Sox […]
She hung a Pride flag at her shop. She was killed over it, officials say.
Crime Laura Carleton “was a fierce protector of everybody being who they wanted to be.” PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images By Kyle Melnick, Washington Post August 21, 2023 | 10:14 AM When a clothing store opened in Cedar Glen, Calif., in the summer of 2021, the owner hung a Pride flag at the entrance, her […]
Photos: Here’s what California looks like in the wake of Hilary
Weather The tropical storm made landfall in Mexico on Sunday and moved up the coast to southern California, bringing flooding, power outages, and school closures. Vehicles cross over a flood control basin that has almost reached the street, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Palm Desert, Calif. Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical […]
Bill Belichick gave his review of Taylor Swift’s concert at Gillette Stadium
Morning Sports Update Belichick had a humorous response when asked if he’s a “Swiftie.” Bill Belichick said that he managed to catch some of Taylor Swift’s concert in May. AP Photo/Matt Ludtke The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 6-5 on Sunday, completing a weekend sweep of the longtime rivals. New York has now lost eight […]
How Ron DeSantis joined the ‘ruling class’ — and turned against it
Politics For DeSantis and his allies, the culture wars are the central struggle of American public life, and schools are the most important battleground where they will be fought. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023. Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times By Nicholas Confessore, New York […]
Who invented the fried clam?
Wickedpedia Who brought this deep fried New England specialty to life? Fried clams from Woodman’s of Essex. Woodman’s of Essex Fried clams are a New England specialty. They can be found across the region, as well as in Massachusetts alone. But how did the fried clam come to be? Who brought this deep fried dish […]
New England Aquarium releases sea turtles back into the ocean after 8 months of rehab
Environment The Kemp’s ridley turtles were rescued in December 2022 after becoming cold-stunned in Cape Cod Bay. The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles it rescued in December 2022 on Thursday. New England Aquarium The New England Aquarium released two sea turtles back into the ocean Thursday after eight months of rehabilitation. Rotelle and […]
Russia’s lunar lander crashes into the Moon
World News The robotic Luna-25 spacecraft appeared to have “ceased its existence” after a failed orbital adjustment, the space agency Roscosmos said. In this image made from video released by Roscosmos State Space Corporation, the Soyuz-2.1b rocket with the moon lander Luna-25 automatic station takes off from a launch pad at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in […]