Simone Biles leads U.S. women to record 7th straight team title at gymnastics world championships
Sports News For Biles, it was also her 33rd major championship medal — across the worlds and Olympics — to make her the most decorated female gymnast ever. United States’ Simone Biles competes on the beam during the women’s team final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Virginia […]
Rudy Giuliani’s drinking, long a fraught subject, has Trump prosecutors’ attention
National News The former mayor’s drinking has become an investigative subplot in Donald Trump’s federal case over 2020 election interference. But long before that, friends had grown deeply concerned. Rudy Giuliani’s drinking was long whispered about by former City Hall aides, White House advisers and political socialites. Now it has become a factor in one […]
Here’s the best haunted house in Mass. (and 5 more you should visit for fun)
New England Travel Looking for the scariest haunted house in Massachusetts? Try one of these spooky attractions. Barrett’s Haunted Mansion is a haunted house in Abington. Susannah Sudborough/Boston.com Local Halloween fans are lucky to have a number of haunted houses within driving distance of Boston. Most of the attractions will elicit a shriek from young […]
Pedestrian reportedly hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in Boston hit-and-run
Crime A man was taken to the hospital after a hit-and-run in Boston. Police are investigating. A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car hit him and drove off in Roxbury Wednesday morning. Boston 25 reports that Boston police officers were called to 1146 Harrison Ave. around 6:30 a.m. to investigate an assault. […]
2 of the best airports in the U.S. are in New England, according to Conde Nast Traveler readers
Flights Logan Airport is not one of them. Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I. Rhode Island Airport Corporation Two New England airports received high marks from Conde Nast Traveler readers, landing on the publication’s list of top 10 airports in the U.S. Here’s how Logan Airport ranked in an airport satisfaction study […]
3 New England states join together for offshore wind power projects, aiming to lower costs
Politics The partnership could lead to the three states acquiring clean energy at more competitive and affordable rates, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said. Three wind turbines from Deepwater Wind stand in the water off Block Island, R.I., the nation’s first offshore wind farm, Aug. 15, 2016. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File By Associated Press October 5, […]
4 takeaways from the Revolution’s 2-1 defeat against Columbus in a potential playoff preview
New England Revolution New England gained the upper hand in a tough midfield battle, but couldn’t leverage the success into a win as the home unbeaten run finally came to end. Carles Gil cuts inside while looking for a pass during the Revolution-Crew matchup on Oct. 4. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution fell 2-1 […]
Foxborough School Committee votes to change Native American mascot logo but keep ‘Warrior’ name
Schools “Our mission as a public school is to be for everyone, all the time,” one school committee member who voted in favor of the phase out said after the vote. Foxborough Public Schools’ have scrapped the image of a Native American as their mascot logo. Foxborough Public Schools After months of passionate debate, the […]
Bodies of 2 divers recovered in Rockport
Local News The two men were diving in the area of Front Beach. The bodies of two divers were recovered Wednesday in Rockport, according to authorities. Rockport police found the first diver, a man, deceased at Front Beach earlier in the day, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement. When investigators learned that two […]
NBC Sports Boston names Drew Carter to be Mike Gorman’s successor on Celtics broadcasts
Media Carter is joining NBC Sports Boston’s team for the upcoming season. NBC Sports Boston plans special tributes to longtime play-by-play voice Mike Gorman this season. Jim Davis/The Boston Globe By Chad Finn, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 NBC Sports Boston plans to honor Mike Gorman in various ways during the upcoming Celtics season, […]