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July 4th gas prices expected to hit lowest level in 3 years
Low gas prices are something for drivers to celebrate this July 4th, with costs at the pump expected to hit their lowest levels since 2021. The average price of gasoline on Independence Day is expected to be $3.49 per gallon nationwide, the lowest price it's been on the busy travel holiday in three years, according to GasBuddy, a fuel savings platform. That could mean serious cost savings compared with a few years ago for the 60.6 million motorists who are expected to travel by car to celebrate the federal holiday, according to AAA.Last year, this national average price of gas was $3.50,...
Concern mounts among lawmakers, donors over Biden's candidacy
Washington — Several days after President Biden's shaky debate performance, the president, his campaign and the Democratic Party have failed to allay the concerns of a number of Democratic lawmakers and financial backers.Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas became the first Democratic lawmaker to call on President Biden to drop out of the presidential race in the wake of his debate performance last week, saying Tuesday that he is "hopeful that he will make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw.""While much of his work has been transformational, he pledged to be transitional," the Texas Democrat said in a statement. "He...
West Newton Cinema saved from being torn down through fundraising efforts
NEWTON -- Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished. What happened to West Newton Cinema?The beloved West Newton Cinema has been in the heart of the town's square for more than 85 years. But with the pandemic causing the theater to lose revenue, owners had to sell it in 2022 to Mark Development. Mark Development had planned to tear the theater down to redevelop the rest of the area, but Newton community members formed the West Newton Cinema Foundation in an effort to prevent the demolition.Efforts to save West...
Car dealerships still struggling 2 weeks after CDK cyberattack
Most U.S. car dealerships are still struggling to sell cars, with repercussions from a cyberattack on software provider CDK Global lingering two weeks after the breach. Hackers took down CDK's sales and client management software tools two weeks ago, crippling the auto industry in what the company called a "ransom event." CDK has not disclosed whether or not it has paid the group behind the ransom attack, but said it has been successful in slowly restoring automated sales tools for its dealership clients. Still, the hack has taken a sizable chunk out of June car sales — more than 5% compared with June 2023,...
"Landmark" blood transfusion saves patient before he's rushed to Boston hospital
CANTON - For the first time in Massachusetts, a whole blood transfusion saved the life of a patient before he could be brought to a hospital."Landmark event"Last Saturday, a 35-year-old man was seriously hurt in a car crash in Braintree. He was in shock, bleeding internally and his blood pressure was low. It took about 45 minutes to remove him from the wreckage.Paramedics reached out to the Canton Fire Department, which has a new field transfusion program. It was the first time a team in the state gave a whole blood transfusion to a patient in "a prehospital setting," according...
The best 4th of July patio furniture deals you can shop now
Now that summer is here, it's officially time to give your outdoor living space a much-needed makeover. This year, the best patio furniture deals can be found at major retailers like Walmart, Amazon and Wayfair. Thanks to these amazing Fourth of July deals, finding low-cost outdoor furniture for your porch or patio has never been easier or more affordable.Best patio furniture deals for the 4th of JulyOur team of outdoor living and shopping specialists has done the research to provide you with this roundup of great deals on patio furniture available before the Fourth of July.Costway 4-piece rattan patio set: $200 (save...
Bob's Stores is closing all locations - see the full list
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. - Bob's Stores, a discount clothing and shoe retailer with several locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is going out of business and closing all of its stores.The owner of Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a "liquidity crisis" "We regret that our financial position necessitated the liquidation of Bob's Stores," Bob's Stores president Dave Barton said in a statement. "Bob's has been a stalwart of our local communities for nearly 70 years, and we know our customers remember us as having been there for major moments in their lives."List of Bob's Stores...
Non-profit helps Latine small businesses owners thrive in Massachusetts
RANDOLPH - A woman who immigrated from Guatemala is now living the American dream with her successful day care in Randolph, Massachusetts."My business was one of the 'businesses of the year' last year as a home-based family day care, and I feel so proud of that," Dora Aguilar told WBZ-TV.But it wasn't always so rosy. Aguilar had her first child four years after moving to Massachusetts in 1994 and immediately struggled to find day care. Amid that difficulty, the former teacher had her "a-ha" moment."If I know exactly how to work with kids, how to do this, why am I...
Trooper Michael Proctor "relieved of duty" after Karen Read mistrial
CANTON - Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, was "relieved of duty" Monday, hours after a mistrial was declared in Norfolk Superior Court.Who is Michael Proctor?Proctor has been with the state police for about 10 years. He can no longer perform the duties of a state trooper.On the witness stand during the trial, Proctor admitted sending inappropriate and offensive text messages about Read during the investigation. He was forced to read those texts to the jury in court.Read's attorneys accused Proctor of covering for witnesses who are also his friends and planting evidence....
Biden condemns Supreme Court's ruling on Trump immunity case
Washington — President Biden condemned the Supreme Court's landmark decision that former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office, saying it "almost certainly means that there are virtually no limits on what the president can do." "This is a fundamentally new principle and it's a dangerous precedent, because the power of the office will no longer be constrained by the law, even including the Supreme Court of the United States," Mr. Biden said Monday in brief remarks from the White House. "The only limits will be self-imposed by the president alone." Mr. Biden said the decision...
Save up to 75% on glasses at the Zenni Optical 4th of July sale
Prescription eyewear can be expensive, especially if you need progressive lenses and prefer the most stylish designer frames. But there's no need to pay full price for prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses -- at least not when you shop at Zenni Optical this month. Right now, during the company's 4th of July sale, on top of already discounted prices, you can get an additional 20% off one pair of glasses, 30% off two pairs of glasses, or 40% off when you order three or more pairs of glasses. The savings go as deep as 75%. Simply use code STARS24 at checkout to enjoy this extra...
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