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Tornado touched down in North Attleboro, National Weather Service confirms
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down late Wednesday night in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.No one was hurt during the tornado.Where the tornado touched down in New EnglandA tornado-warned system brought damage starting in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The tornado then moved through Cumberland, Rhode Island and ended in North Attleboro. The NWS said the tornado reached a maximum intensity of around 100 mph.The tornado reached a maximum width of about 100 yards.Large trees were uprooted in Rhode Island. As the tornado crossed into Massachusetts, it snapped and uprooted trees and eventually lifted in the...
What Baylor Scheierman had to say about being drafted by Celtics
BOSTON -- Baylor Scheierman worked out with the Boston Celtics two years ago when he was considering going pro, but decided to stay in college and improve his game. He developed into an even better player in his two years at Creighton, and on Wednesday night, his dream of becoming an NBA player became a reality when the Celtics drafted him with the final pick of the first round in the 2024 NBA Draft.Scheierman now gets a chance to join the defending NBA champions, and is excited to bring his energy and shooting touch to Boston. He spoke with the...
Man arrested after flipping off Vermont trooper to get part of $175K settlement
Vermont has agreed to pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was charged with a crime for giving a state trooper the middle finger in 2018, the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union said Wednesday. The lawsuit was filed in 2021 by the ACLU of Vermont on behalf of Gregory Bombard, of St. Albans. It says Bombard's First Amendment rights were violated after an unnecessary traffic stop and retaliatory arrest in 2018.Trooper Jay Riggen stopped Bombard's vehicle in St. Albans on Feb. 9, 2018, because he believed Bombard had shown him the middle...
The 6 best washing machines for 2024
When was the last time you did laundry and thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be great if...?" Well, the folks at LG and other major appliance brands have been thinking the same thing. They've been tweaking the designs of their newest washers to make them more accessible, smarter and more energy efficient. The latest LG washers can even sense the type of fabrics you want to clean and then adjust settings and detergent amounts.Some of the latest machines also offer faster washing times (often under 30 minutes), remote control via your smartphone -- even a new concave front on top-loading...
Claude Julien joins Blues as assistant coach
BOSTON -- Former Bruins head coach Claude Julien, who won a Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011, has a new job in the NHL. Julien is joining the St. Louis Blues coaching staff as an assistant coach, the team announced Thursday.Julien spent a decade at the helm of the Bruins, leading the team to a 419-246-94 record in the regular season and 57-40 in the NHL playoffs. He won the Jack Adams Award after a 53-win season in 2008-09, and the Bruins won a Cup under Julien in 2011 as the team ripped off three Game 7 victories during the...
The 6 best smart home hubs for 2024
Let's keep this simple: A good smart home hub lets you control your home security equipment, smart appliances, video calls and more -- all from one place. It's a smart speaker that works with a voice-activated digital assistant (like Alexa or Google) and has a touchscreen display. Best home hub overall: Google Nest Hub MaxBest budget home hub: Amazon Echo Show 5Best value home hub: Amazon Echo Show 8Best large screen home hub: Amazon Echo Show 15Best home hub for high-quality audio: Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Generation)Best home hub with tablet functionality: Google Pixel TabletYou can ask your home hub questions; stream audio (music, audiobooks, or podcasts)...
Daily multivitamins do not help you live longer, study finds
Many adults take daily multivitamins in hopes of bettering their health. But a new study is calling their usefulness into question.In the study, published in JAMA Network Open Wednesday, researchers analyzed data from nearly 400,000 healthy U.S. adults followed for more than 20 years and found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death. The study was led by researchers from National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute, who noted the participants studied were generally healthy, meaning more research is needed for populations with nutritional deficiencies."What we're seeing is whether it's death from cancer, from heart disease,...
Dozens of goats up for adoption: "Can be goofy and fun pets"
METHUEN - Dozens of goats are going up for adoption in Massachusetts this weekend, and you don't need to be a farmer to have one. Many of the available goats were among 160 animals recently rescued from a property in Ayer. The owner was charged with 30 counts of animal cruelty. Some of the other goats came from a surrender in New York.Adoption fees waived for most goatsIn total, 49 goats were brought to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. About 40 of them will be up for adoption Saturday at an open house. The available goats, which all have horns,...
Get to know Celtics draft pick Baylor Scheierman
BOSTON --The Boston Celtics made a pick in the first round of the NBA Draft for the first time since 2020, selecting Creighton swingman Baylor Scheierman with the 30th overall pick on Wednesday night. While he'll have a tough time cracking the lineup in Boston, he should fit right in with the defending NBA champions.The 6-foot-6 Scheierman is a slick-shooting lefty who will bring a pretty polished game to Boston following his five-year collegiate career. He may not see consistent action as a rookie given Boston's stacked roster, but could serve an important role in a few years, especially if...
Porzingis out 5-6 months after undergoing surgery
BOSTON -- Kristaps Porzingis' surgery was a success, but it's going to be a while before we see him playing for the Celtics again. The big man isn't expected to return to action for 5-6 months, the Celtics announced Thursday.That's slightly longer than the "few months" that Porzingis told reporters after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA championship last week. The 5-6 month timeframe will keep Porzingis out of the Boston lineup until at least December and potentially into 2025.How many games will Kristaps Porzingis miss to start the 2024-25 season?Porzingis will likely miss between 25 and 30 games for...
Walgreens to close up to a quarter of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores
Walgreens Boots Alliance will close a significant portion of its roughly 8,600 U.S. stores as the pharmacy chain seeks to turn around its struggling business, which has been hit by inflation-weary customers paring their spending."The current pharmacy model is not sustainable," CEO Tim Wentworth told investors on a Thursday earnings call.With 75% of the company's U.S. stores accounting for 100% of its adjusted operating income, the company plans to examine the remaining 25% of its stores for closures, which would occur over the next three years, said the executive, who took the company's helm in 2023. Shuttering 25% of its...
Alex Cora says it's time for the Red Sox to "get greedy"
BOSTON -- With the month of June nearing an end and the Red Sox sitting in the American League's third Wild Card spot, manager Alex Cora has sent a clear message to the front office: Don't just sit around at the trade deadline this year.After the Red Sox let the deadline come and go without making any notable improvements in each of the last two seasons, Cora wants to see Craig Breslow make an impactful move to help this team ahead of the July 30 deadline. He also believes his team, which is six games above .500 and has won...
First oyster farm on South Shore now selling to chefs around the country
DUXBURY -- An oyster farm south of Boston is shipping their harvest around the country.Island Creek Oysters of Duxbury was the first oyster farm on the South Shore."We spawn oysters, so people get blown away by that process. We're creating oysters here," boat captain Dave May told WBZ-TV.Growing oysters"They're grown on the bottom in the mud and so they have an earthier taste to them," May said. "There's really cold, nutrient-rich water out there and when the water here goes out, six hours later it comes back in, it's new water. And so the oysters are never really sitting in...
Waiting for a Karen Read verdict? Here's what the jury has to consider
DEDHAM - The Karen Read murder trial is now in its final phase, ten weeks after it began with jury selection at Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts.WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex has been covering the trial for CBS News Boston. She said there's an "air of anticipation" at the courthouse now that jurors are deliberating. The jury of six women and six men got the case Tuesday afternoon."I rarely noticed them look at Karen Read," Rex said of watching the jury during the trial. "They were looking at the witnesses. They were looking at the lawyers. That could be based on...
Celtics pick Creighton guard with 30th pick in NBA Draft
BOSTON -- The defending champion Boston Celtics drafted Creighton sharpshooter Baylor Scheierman with the 30th overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday night. It was the first time the Celtics have drafted a player in the first round since 2020.Scheierman led the Bluejays with 18.5 points off 45 percent shooting and 9.0 rebounds per game last season, which earned him All-Big East First Team honors. He helped lead the Bluejays to the Sweet 16 in last year's NCAA Tournament.Scheierman played five seasons of college ball, and spent his first three seasons at San Diego State. Scheierman has a...
Benefits of the Scandinavian sleep method, explained by a sleep expert
If sleep divorce feels too drastic for you and your partner but you're struggling to get a good night of sleep, the Scandinavian sleep method may be the balance you're looking for.While sleep divorce involves sleeping separately from your partner, the Scandinavian sleep method keeps you in the same bed — just under two different covers. Americans began hearing about the method, popular in Scandinavian countries like Sweden, Norway and Denmark, thanks to social media. A viral TikTok posted on the sleeping style last year by Swedish influencer Cecilia Blomdahl has since garnered 1.7 million views."I'm actually a big fan of...
Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather
By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated PressBOSTON - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inning with one out, Toronto's Davis Schneider on first base after a walk and Danny Jansen about to bat. The game will be made up on Aug. 26, at the point at which it was suspended, as part of a split doubleheader. Toronto and Boston split the first two games of the three-game set. TRAINER'S ROOM Blue Jays: OF Daulton Varsho was not in the starting lineup....
First migrant families move into emergency shelter at old Norfolk prison, despite protest
NORFOLK - The first migrant families have moved into an emergency shelter at the old Bay State Correctional Center in Norfolk, Massachusetts.This is the state's latest attempt to ease the migrant crisis in Massachusetts, but the move has divided the town. Residents are worried it will strain Norfolk's resources and add pressure to the school system.Norfolk, a town of about 11,000 residents, has one ambulance, one gas station and no grocery stores.450 people to move into former prisonOn Wednesday, the state said more than 20 families had been moved into the shelter and that up to 450 people would live...
Biden's pardon of LGBTQ+ servicemembers celebrated in Massachusetts
BOSTON - President Biden's decision to pardon LGBTQ+ servicemembers convicted for their sexual orientation is being celebrated by members of the armed forces in Massachusetts.Discharged over a jokeFor U.S. Navy veteran Allie Thorpe, it started with an off the cuff joke about calling out of work."I made a joke that I was going to call in gay. Instead of laughing, she followed that with a bunch of questions," said Thorpe, who was interrogated by their fellow servicemember and forced to address their sexuality in 2006. Her fellow U.S. Navy sailor sold them out."I was called into my chief's office and they...
Karen Read supporters disappointed jury hasn't returned a verdict yet
DEDHAM - There is no verdict yet in the Karen Read murder trial after two days of deliberations. The jury of six men and six women has deliberated for about eight and a half hours so far in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. Read is charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe in January 2022. She has pleaded not guilty. The jury began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon after closing arguments. It's a waiting game now, as many of Karen Read's supporters expected an instant acquittal. They seemed disappointed that the jury...
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