Woman who was critically injured in lightning strike discharged from hospital to rounds of applause
Local News “She’s already talking about maybe using this time to go back for her masters while she’s in recovery.” A Dorchester woman who was critically injured when she was struck by lightning on a Boston beach in September was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday to cheers and applause. Thalita Teixeira Padilla, who worked […]
Report: Red Sox in ‘advanced discussions’ with Craig Breslow for top exec job
Red Sox Craig Breslow won a World Series with the Red Sox in 2013. Craig Breslow has served as an executive with the Cubs since 2019. Jim Davis / The Boston Globe The Red Sox’ search for Chaim Bloom’s replacement at the top of the team’s baseball operations department might be targeting a former Boston […]
United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first
Travel File – A United Airlines plane sits at a gate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va., Nov. 23, 2022. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press October 18, 2023 United Airlines will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a […]
Watch: Surveillance video captures moment fuel tanker crashed into car on Route 1A
Local News The fiery crash occurred during Wednesday’s predawn hours. New video obtained by WHDH shows the moment a fuel tanker crashed into a car during Wednesday’s predawn hours on Route 1A, causing a fire and injuring one person. Boston police responded to the crash at the intersection of Boardman Street and McClellan Highway, or […]
A sweeping gun bill aimed at tightening firearm laws passes in the Massachusetts House
Politics Demonstrators at a pro-gun rally held signs as they made their way to the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2023. JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 18, 2023 | 7:49 PM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House approved a sweeping gun bill Wednesday aimed at tightening […]
Injured hiker rescued from White Mountains during 13-hour effort in ‘dangerous’ conditions
Local News “A carryout rescue in this environment is very dangerous and taxing on the rescuers and the potential risk of injury to rescue personnel is elevated.” New Hampshire officials issued a stark warning this week to hikers headed to the White Mountains after rescuers worked for nearly 13 hours in “dangerous” conditions to aid […]
Man charged with raping woman who got into his car thinking it was an Uber
Crime “This is a terrifying incident involving a woman who entered a vehicle with the full understanding that she was going to be delivered home in safety and a driver who took advantage of the victim and the situation.” A Worcester man was charged Wednesday in Boston with raping a woman who got into his […]
Joran van der Sloot admits to killing Natalee Holloway, judge says
Crime A federal judge said that Joran van der Sloot had confessed to killing Ms. Holloway in agreeing to plead guilty to extortion and wire fraud charges, The Associated Press reported. Joran van der Sloot in Lima, Peru, last June, shortly before being extradited to the United States. AP Photo/Martin Mejia, File By Claire Moses […]
Patriots list 20 players on injury report ahead of Bills game
Patriots Six players did not participate in practice on Wednesday, including Trent Brown and Hunter Henry. Trent Brown did not practice on Wednesday due to a chest injury. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper The bad news? The 1-5 Patriots opened as 9.5-point underdogs going into Sunday’s home showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The even worse news? […]
Pedro Martinez thinks that Shohei Ohtani will sign with Red Sox this winter
Red Sox “I would love to have him.” Shohei Ohtani has been linked to the Red Sox already this offseason. AP Photo/Winslow Townson The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes won’t officially commence until the 2023 World Series concludes. But even before the free-agent feeding frenzy begins this winter, there have been plenty of reports linking the Red […]