Health Jackpocket allows you to participate in the Massachusetts Lottery from your phone and is meant to make playing the lottery more convenient. What the Jackpocket app looks like on an Android phone in Massachusetts. Susannah Sudborough/Boston.com If you’re a lottery fanatic, you’ll want to check out Jackpocket – a third-party courier app which some … [Read more…]
Luke Kornet says he doesn’t know how he got his nickname
Celtics “The Green Kornet” and its inception are a mystery to the man it refers to. Luke Kornet (40) maintaining possession of the ball during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Erin Clark/Globe Staff By day, he’s Luke Kornet, NBA basketball player for the Boston Celtics. But by night, he’s The Green Kornet, the superhero … [Read more…]
Police: Vermont man critically injured in shooting; alleged shooter dead by suicide
Local News Robert Marquis, 52, was allegedly shot by a man who was renting a room from him. A 52-year-old Vermont man is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot on Wednesday by his tenant, who then took his own life, according to state police. Vermont State Police said officers responded to a 911 … [Read more…]
Police: MS-13 member charged in connection with 2010 murder of man under a Chelsea bridge
Local News Adam Rodriguez, 33, was arrested Wednesday and is facing a RICO charge. Authorities announced Thursday that a suspected MS-13 gang member has been arrested and charged in connection with the killing of a man under a Chelsea bridge in December 2010. Adam Rodriguez, also known as “Pelon,” was arrested Wednesday and indicted on … [Read more…]
Missing 5-year-old girl found dead in pond near Rhode Island home
Local News By Associated Press November 9, 2023 | 5:45 PM PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A 5-year-old girl was found dead in a public pond Thursday morning after going missing the night before. The girl had last been seen at her home in south Providence Wednesday night around 11:15 p.m., according to police. State and … [Read more…]
Amazon takes another shot at health care, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per month
Health FILE – An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin. AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File By Associated Press November 9, 2023 | 4:40 PM Amazon is taking another shot at becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on … [Read more…]
Massachusetts ranked second in the country for best women’s and children’s health. Here’s what the findings mean.
Health A new report found that Massachusetts is performing well on many health metrics related to women’s and children’s health, but that there are still areas for improvement. A new report ranked Massachusetts second among the 50 states when evaluating the overall health of its women and children. The United Health Foundation’s annual Health of … [Read more…]
Judge upholds no-contact orders for ‘Turtleboy’ but allows controversial blogger back in court for Karen Read case
Crime “Defendant created theater — and an abusive theater at that — at the expense of the witnesses and lead investigator in the Read case, and others related to them.” Aidan Kearney, aka “Turtleboy,” walks out of Stoughton District Court surrounded by his supporters after his arraignment on witness intimidation charges last month. Matthew J. … [Read more…]
Burlington police seek suspect in knifepoint robbery
Crime Authorities shared a photo of the suspect, as well as a white Toyota 4Runner estimated to be a model between the years of 2013 and 2020. Burlington police are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect, who allegedly robbed someone at knifepoint after attempting to rob someone else on Sunday. The suspect brandished … [Read more…]
Report: Red Sox interested in Yankees’ Gleyber Torres
Red Sox The Yankees are also interested in one of Boston’s position players as well. Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres has seen Fenway Park many times before, and he could be of interest to the Red Sox. Winslow Townson/Getty Could the Red Sox really make a trade with their worst enemy this offseason? Here’s what … [Read more…]