New York stunned and swamped by record-breaking rainfall
Weather Some 8.65 inches of rain had fallen at John F. Kennedy Airport by nightfall Friday, surpassing September records. Residents watch as workers attempt to clear a drain in flood waters, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. A potent rush-hour rainstorm has swamped the New York metropolitan area. The deluge […]
The Harvard professor and the bloggers
Local News When Francesca Gino, a rising academic star, was accused of falsifying data — about how to stop dishonesty — it didn’t just torch her career. It inflamed a crisis in behavioral science. By Noam Scheiber, New York Times Service September 30, 2023 | 9:08 AM The day almost two years ago when Harvard […]
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after long drought of winners
National News The estimated $960 million prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery jackpot, behind earlier Powerball and Mega Millions prizes that all topped $1 billion. A person shows his scan card for their personal selection numbers for a ticket for a Powerball drawing on Nov. 7, 2022 in Renfrew, Pa. An $835 million Powerball jackpot […]
Bruins takeaways: Marchand brings intensity, Heinen raises stock in shootout loss to Flyers
Bruins Brad Marchand pestered the Flyers throughout Friday’s shootout loss at TD Garden. Brad Marchand dropped Victor Mete with a heavy check on Friday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Bruins came up short in a back-and-forth contest against the Flyers on Friday, with Boston dropping a 4-3 shootout loss at TD Garden. David Pastrnak (twice) and […]
Nick Pivetta throws seven innings as Red Sox blank AL East champion Orioles 3-0
Red Sox Pivetta struck out 10 and only allowed two hits in the start. Nick Pivetta’s strong start helped the Red Sox shutout the Orioles at Camden Yards on Friday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) By NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press September 29, 2023 Watch: One-on-one with Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez Alex Cora says […]
Dad who won an appeal in college admissions bribery case gets 6 months home confinement for tax offense
Local News John Wilson, 64, of Lynnfield, was also ordered to complete 250 hours of community service and pay a $75,000 fine. John Wilson, left, and his wife leave federal court after he was found guilty of participating in a fraudulent college admissions scheme, Oct. 8, 2021, in Boston. The former Staples Inc. executive Wilson, […]
Linus Ullmark honors Patrice Bergeron and Bobby Orr with new mask design
Bruins The mask features Bergeron, Brad Marchand, and Tyler Seguin celebrating against Toronto, as well as Orr’s iconic diving goal. Linus Ullmark is honoring memorable Bruins moments on his mask. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff) Are the 2023-24 Bruins a playoff team? It comes down to defense. Patrice Bergeron left his mark on the Boston Bruins, and […]
Watch: Trevor Story snaps the Red Sox’ 23-inning scoreless streak with two-run home run
Red Sox Story’s home run would have also been gone in MLB’s 29 other ballparks. Story’s scoreless-streak-ending home run was hit 413 feet. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Watch: One-on-one with Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Pedro Martinez Alex Cora says he expects Chris Sale to start Opening Day 2024 Until Trevor Story’s home run in the fifth inning […]
Celtics legends Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce will attend Colorado-USC game
Celtics “2-1 baby, that’s the real 2-1,” Deion Sanders said to Garnett. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett will be on the sidelines for the Colorado-USC game. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) Deion Sanders is gaining national attention as head coach of the Colorado football program this season. On Saturday, when the Buffaloes take on No. 8 USC, […]
What would a government shutdown mean? Impacts explained.
Politics If spending measures aren’t passed by Saturday night, millions of federal employees will be furloughed and many others will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington, as lawmakers work to advance appropriations bills on the House floor. The Republican-controlled […]