Sponsors praise Simone Biles after withdrawal
Simone Biles’ sponsors, including Athleta and Visa, are lauding her decision to put her mental health first and withdraw from the gymnastics team competition duringRead More
Gas leak prompts evacuation of at least 20 homes in Saugus
A gas leak prompted the evacuation of at least 20 homes in Saugus on Thursday morning. National Grid crews are working to repair the leakingRead More
Providence mayor yells at governor over teachers’ contract
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza had to be held back from Gov. Dan McKee during a disagreement over a proposed contract forRead More
Ex-Cardinal McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teen
BOSTON (AP) — Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, who was defrocked after a Vatican investigation confirmed he had sexually molested adults as well as children, hasRead More
Some people are getting vaccinated in secret to avoid backlash from loved ones, doctor says
(CNN) — The Covid-19 vaccine has become so polarizing that some people in Missouri are getting inoculated in secret for fear of backlash from their friends andRead More
Danny Meyer: If you want to be unvaccinated, ‘you can dine somewhere else’
(CNN) — Danny Meyer, restaurateur and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, is requiring his employees and all customers at his restaurants to prove thatRead More
Weymouth man, Chelsea student are winners of state’s 1st ‘Mass VaxMillions’ giveaway
Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday announced the winners of the state’s first “Mass VaxMillions” giveaway. Darrell Washington, 63, was selected as the $1 million winnerRead More
Bob Odenkirk receives well wishes from ‘Breaking Bad’ co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul
(CNN) — Bob Odenkirk’s “Breaking Bad” co-stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have sent well wishes to the actor after he collapsed on the setRead More
These companies are insisting on Covid-19 vaccines for their employees
(CNN) — After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, companies are beginning to take a harder line and roll out mandates —Read More
McDonald’s replaces BTS with Saweetie for its next celebrity meal
(CNN) — McDonald’s is partnering with hip-hop artist Saweetie for the newest in a series of celebrity collaboration meals that’s boosted the fast-food chain’s sales. Beginning AugustRead More