Politics In recent days, fighting near Shifa and other hospitals in the combat zone of northern Gaza has intensified and supplies have run out. Palestinians wounded in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip are brought to a treatment room of al Aqsa Hospital on Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. (AP … [Read more…]
‘I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else’: Payton Pritchard explained what he enjoys about playing in Boston
Celtics Pritchard broke out of his recent slump in the Celtics’ win over the Nets, scoring 13 points to end a three-game scoreless skid. Payton Pritchard broke out of his slump Friday. Michael Dwyer/AP Photo Payton Pritchard’s had a rough start to the season as he’s stepped into his new role as the Celtics’ top … [Read more…]
Sebastian Vollmer’s legacy creates a home atmosphere for Patriots vs. Colts in Frankfurt
Patriots Vollmer spent all of his eight-year NFL career with the Patriots. ormer NFL player Sebastian Vollmer speaks on stage at the Patriots Haus in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Steve Luciano/AP Images for NFL, File By JAMES ELLINGWORTH, Associated Press November 11, 2023 | 9:40 AM FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — When New England … [Read more…]
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
Health The findings could shift perceptions that the new class of obesity drugs are cosmetic treatments and put pressure on health insurers to cover them. This image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company’s Wegovy medication. According to a study published Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in the New England Journal … [Read more…]
Israel-Hamas war clashes shatter college students’ sense of safety
World News Students on both sides are witnessing acts of hate, leaving many fearing for their safety even as they walk to classrooms.Students on both sides are witnessing acts of hate, leaving many fearing for their safety even as they walk to classrooms. Eden Roth, a Jewish student at Tulane University in New Orleans, discusses … [Read more…]
Pope forcibly removes leading US conservative, Texas bishop Strickland
National News The Vatican earlier this year sent in investigators to look into his governance of the diocese, amid reports he was making doctrinally unorthodox claims. Bishop Joseph Strickland walks in front of a reliquary bearing the bones of Saint Maria Goretti, dubbed “The Little Saint of Great Mercy,” into the sanctuary at Cathedral of … [Read more…]
Celtics snap skid, win first in-season tournament game vs. Nets: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics bounced back with a nice win to start their in-season tournament action. Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown chases the ball ahead of Brooklyn Nets’ Royce O’Neale. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The Celtics bounced back after consecutive losses with a comfortable 121-107 win over the Nets on Friday. Here are the takeaways. 1. So this … [Read more…]
Watch: Derrick White lobs to Luke Kornet for two-handed slam
Celtics Kornet isn’t a flashy player, but he got a lot of attention for this highlight play. Luke Kornet finished with seven points and 10 rebounds on Friday. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Things were just clicking for the Celtics on Friday night. In the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, Derrick White spotted Luke … [Read more…]
WooSox prinicpal owner Larry Lucchino says ‘it’s time to sell this team’
Red Sox Lucchino was integral in the decision to relocate the team to Worcester. Lucchino is looking to sell the WooSox to “a local buyer.” John Tlumacki/Globe Staff He was integral in the success of the Red Sox in the 2000s and is synonymous with bringing a winning culture back to Boston’s baseball team as … [Read more…]
Pickles, a pig on the run in Western Mass. since August, has died
Local News “We were all hoping for a better outcome.” Pickles the pig was killed Thursday. Granby Animal Control The journey of Pickles, a pig that has been on the run in Western Massachusetts since August, came to a tragic end this week. Granby Animal Control announced Thursday evening that Pickles had been struck by … [Read more…]