Typically, losing 20-7 – with a bench-clearing brawl, no less – qualifies as a pretty bad day. But out of the blue on Wednesday afternoon, the Red Sox and manager Alex Cora agreed on a three-year, $21.75 million extension that will keep him in Boston through the 2027 season. News of the deal – first … Read more
Last month, two young paddle boarders found themselves stranded in the ocean after strong winds and currents pushed them 2,000 feet from the shore of Oak Island, North Carolina. But rescuers had eyes on them the whole time, thanks to the deployment of a drone. Within a few minutes, the paddle boarders were safely aboard … Read more
New Zealand probe exposes decades of abuse by state and faith-based groups – CBS News Watch CBS News An independent inquiry in New Zealand found that state and religious institutions failed to prevent the abuse of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults over the last seven decades. CBS News’ Ian Lee has the … Read more
Netanyahu gives tense address to Congress – CBS News Watch CBS News With thousands of protesters rallying near the Capitol Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress, urging it to continue financially backing Israel in its war with Hamas despite growing criticism that Israeli leadership has been unable to reach … Read more
Increased immigration could boost U.S. economy, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country’s financial situation. CBS … Read more
Wildfires continue to rage across western U.S. and Canada – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple wildfires on the West Coast and in Canada have forced thousands of people to evacuate. Crews are fighting flames in California, Oregon, Utah and Idaho. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
Former President Barack Obama reportedly does not believe that Vice President Kamala Harris can beat former President Donald Trump in the general election and will hold on endorsing her. On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced his exit from the 2024 race and immediately endorsed Kamala Harris. Speaking with the New York Post, a source close to … Read more
Well that was fast. It took only a few days since President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out for the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee to unanimously endorse Kamala Harris for president. The state Dem committee on Wednesday evening met virtually and voted unanimously to back Harris as the 2024 Democratic nominee against former President … Read more
A Boston city councilor is calling for a new plan to deal with the crowding, drug dealing and filth that has returned to the city’s open-air drug market at Mass and Cass, saying that the current approach has been a “failure.” Originally Published: July 24, 2024 at 7:39 p.m. Source link
The Massachusetts House has taken a “crucial step” toward lowering the costs of some of the most frequently prescribed drugs, with new rules that could see some diabetes, asthma, and heart disease medications provided at no cost to patients. On Wednesday, and with just a week to go before their formal session ends for the … Read more