More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

Food News Children and others who have consumed the products should be tested for possible lead poisoning, FDA officials said. This photo provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 28, 2023, shows a WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch. FDA via AP By JONEL ALECCIA, Associated Press November 6, 2023 | 8:56 … [Read more…]

Israeli forces sever north Gaza from the rest of the territory ahead of expected push into Gaza City

World News Food, medicine, fuel and water are running low, and U.N.-run schools-turned-shelters are beyond capacity, with many sleeping on the streets outside. Fire and smoke rises from buildings following Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. AP Photo/Abed Khaled By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY, Associated Press November 6, 2023 | 7:57 … [Read more…]

No Gold Glove for Mookie Betts, ending six-year streak

MLB Betts was among the finalists in right field and the utility role. AP By Associated Press, The Boston Globe November 6, 2023 | 6:44 AM ST. LOUIS — Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves, while New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe and Colorado rookie center … [Read more…]

Report: Marlins choosing Tampa Bay GM, Tufts alumnus Peter Bendix as their new baseball boss

MLB Bendix, who helped create the school’s Baseball Analysis at Tufts (BAT) extracurricular club, spent 15 seasons with the Rays. Peter Bendix (left) moved up the Rays ladder briskly. After his time as an intern, he became assistant of baseball operations, coordinator of baseball research and development, and director of baseball development. By Tim Reynolds, … [Read more…]

Ocean State Job Lot employee shoots man inside Brockton store, police say

Crime The shooting happened after the man pulled a knife on the employee during a dispute, police said. The victim’s injury was not life-threatening. Police say an Ocean State Job Lot employee shot a man at the discount store chain’s Brockton location. A male employee shot a man inside Ocean State Job Lot’s Brockton location … [Read more…]

Man seriously injured in South Boston shooting, police say

Crime Police said they found the man suffering from life-threatening injuries at 3 Gavin Way around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. A man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot early Sunday morning in South Boston, according to Boston police. Dorchester woman arrested in fatal stabbing of South Boston woman Officers responded … [Read more…]

Raiders roll past Giants 30-6 to give Antonio Pierce a win in his debut as interim coach

NFL The Raiders scored a season-high 30 points in their first game after firing Josh McDaniels. Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) AP By MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press … [Read more…]

‘It stings:’ What David Andrews, Deatrich Wise said after Patriots’ loss to Commanders

Patriots Andrews and Wise spoke after a frustrating, penalty-laden loss to a Washington team seemingly intent on tanking. David Andrews, pictured here in September, was left frustrated at the Gillette Stadium podium again on Sunday. By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe November 5, 2023 After another disappointing loss on Sunday, this time a 20-17 defeat … [Read more…]