Local News New faces are guaranteed to fill a few open spots on City Council, and incumbents are being challenged throughout Boston. A total of 80 Massachusetts communities will hold elections Tuesday, including Boston, where voters will reshape City Council after a tumultuous few years. Residents can make sure they are registered to vote and … [Read more…]
MLB Carlos Mendoza replaces Buck Showalter, who was fired by the Mets at the end of last season. FILE – New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza watches the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, May 26, 2023, in New York. The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench … [Read more…]
Politics “He has a lot to say that has nothing to do with the case or the questions.” Former President Donald Trump speaks during a break in his civil business fraud trial at New York Supreme Court, Oct. 25, 2023. AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File By JILL COLVIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ and ERIC TUCKER, … [Read more…]
Travel The projects include up to $2.1 billion to the replace the Susquehanna River bridge in Maryland, $1.6 billion for upgrades to rail lines in New York City and $827 million for the replacement of a bridge over the Connecticut River. An Acela train makes its way out of the Wilson Street tunnel in Baltimore, … [Read more…]
Red Sox Plus: Could a former Red Sox star be on his third team in two seasons soon? The Red Sox have been linked to Shohei Ohtani (middle) on multiple occasions. John McCoy/AP Photo The Red Sox may have had an early end to their 2023 season, but that doesn’t mean that their offseason won’t … [Read more…]
Patriots Thornton was available to play in the second half, Belichick said. But he was not on the field. Tyquan Thornton. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill Belichick responded to questions about his job security, level of frustration with Patriots’ season Receivers let Mac Jones down on the biggest plays, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Commanders … [Read more…]
Local News The student allegedly confronted someone with an Israeli flag and shouted, “You think you’re so tough waving a flag, Zionist s—bag, let’s see how tough you are when I’m out here!” An aerial view of the UMass Amherst campus in April 2020. Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe, File A University of Massachusetts … [Read more…]
Morning Sports Update Bloom was fired by the Red Sox in September. Chaim Bloom in 2022. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer The latest on Chaim Bloom’s future: Former Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom was fired in September, signaling a major change in Boston’s front office. While the future of the Red Sox remains to be … [Read more…]