Bruins Following a 10-1-1 start, the Bruins should not subtract from their greatest strength in net. Both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark are playing at an elite level once again in 2023-24. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) The Bruins have a good problem on their hands … again. Boston’s record-setting run in 2022-23 was anchored by the … [Read more…]
Donald Trump’s rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate
Politics Republican presidential candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis participated in the Republican presidential primary debate in Miami on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Joe Raedle/Getty Images By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press November 8, 2023 MIAMI (AP) — In their first debate since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican presidential candidates … [Read more…]
Celtics fall into old habits again in loss to Sixers: 10 takeaways
Celtics A late rally wasn’t enough, which is a familiar story. Philadelphia 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey goes up for a shot against Boston Celtics’ Al Horford. AP Photo/Matt Slocum The Celtics dropped their second game in a row on Wednesday, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers 106-103 in a chaotic finish. Here are the takeaways. 1. With … [Read more…]
Fall River man sentenced in 2020 crash that killed 10-year-old New Bedford girl
Local News Robert Silvia pled guilty to a charge of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation. A Fall River man was sentenced to serve jail time in connection with a 2020 crash that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old New Bedford girl, prosecutors announced. Robert Silvia, 33, pled guilty to a charge of motor … [Read more…]
5 Republicans take the stage in Miami, while Trump holds a rally nearby. Follow live updates
Politics A billboard announcing the third Republican presidential debate in Miami is shown, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in downtown Miami. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee By The Associated Press, Associated Press updated on November 8, 2023 Five candidates will take the stage at a whittled-down third Republican presidential debate in Miami as front-runner Donald Trump holds his … [Read more…]
US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
Politics Lloyd Austin, US secretary of defense, during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 31. AL DRAGO/BLOOMBERG By LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press November 8, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. launched an airstrike on a facility in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a … [Read more…]
Police investigating double stabbing in Roxbury
Local News One of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries, according to police. Boston police are investigating a double stabbing in Roxbury that left one man with life-threatening injuries on Wednesday evening. Officers responded to 1 Trotter Court around 5:45 p.m. for a report of two people stabbed, according to a police spokesperson. Nearby, in the … [Read more…]
Report: Hynes Convention Center being discussed as overflow shelter for migrant families
Local News “We talked about a lot of different ways to attack the problem.” David L. Ryan / The Boston Globe, File With the state’s overburdened shelter system nearing capacity, Hynes Convention Center is among the locations being considered as an overflow shelter site by legislative leaders, The Boston Globe reports. According to the newspaper, … [Read more…]
Bicyclist seriously injured in Cambridge crash
Local News The rider, a 57-year-old Watertown woman, was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, according to police. Authorities are investigating a Tuesday evening crash in Cambridge involving an electric bicycle that left the rider with serious injuries. State police said its officers, along with Cambridge police, fire, and EMS, responded to the report of the … [Read more…]