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Karen Read trial juror "frightened" for personal safety, asks judge to conceal identities
DEDHAM – An unnamed juror in the Karen Read murder trial told Judge Beverly Cannone that he or she is "frightened for [his or her] personal safety" in a new affidavit filed to the court on Thursday. The request led Cannone to extend her prior order impounding the jury list "until and otherwise ordered."Read is accused of hitting and killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV in 2022 and leaving him to die during a snowstorm. Read's defense argues that she was framed by several people, including law enforcement.Karen Read juror has concern for safetyThe high-profile case...
300-foot piece of broken wind turbine blade falls into sea off Nantucket
NANTUCKET - The rest of a giant broken Vineyard Wind turbine blade fell into the sea off Nantucket, Massachusetts Thursday."Remaining portion" of turbine blade downThe town said in a statement that the "remaining portion of the blade had come down at approximately 6:40 AM."The U.S. Coast Guard said they received a report of "a piece of debris, 300-feet in length" in the Atlantic Ocean. They warned all mariners in the area, just 15 miles south of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, to "use extreme caution" when passing through.The turbine, which broke on Saturday, is one of a dozen installed so far...
Measles case confirmed in Massachusetts for first time since 2020
BOSTON – Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.The Department of Public Health said the person, who is an adult, recently traveled internationally. Measles outbreaks in EuropeThere are currently large measles outbreaks happening in Europe and elsewhere globally.When the person returned to Massachusetts, the person was diagnosed with measles in early July 2024.The last measles case in the state was early 2020.Health officials said people who may have been exposed to measles from this case were contacted and provided with health recommendations. The DPH...
Stevens responds to Brown's Team USA snub, Celtics team sale
BOSTON -- While the Celtics won the franchise's 18th NBA Championship just over a month ago, the team has had to navigate some choppy waters this offseason. If the team going up for sale wasn't a big enough storyline, Jaylen Brown's Team USA snub has kept the Celtics in the headlines this summer.It was just over a week ago that Brown was passed over to replace an injured Kawhi Leonard on the Team USA roster for the Paris Olympics. Despite Brown coming off a career season and earning MVP honors in both the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals, the...
Surgeon saves umpire's life at her son's Little League game
OXFORD - A cancer surgeon is being praised for her heroics outside the operating room. On July 11, Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.The oncologist at UMass Memorial Health received a life-saving merit award from the Oxford Board of Selectmen on Tuesday for her actions at the 10U Jimmy Fund tournament game in Oxford.The home plate umpire was hit in the neck by a foul ball. At first he stayed in the game, but Little League organizers say LaFemina "observed some concerning behavior and symptoms" and convinced him to...
2 sentenced in grisly 2009 New Hampshire murder up for parole
CONCORD, N.H. – Two men sentenced to decades in prison for their roles in a gruesome 2009 home invasion attack that left a Mont Vernon, New Hampshire woman dead and her young daughter seriously injured are scheduled for a parole hearing.Quinn Glover and William Marks were present but did nothing to stop machete and knife attacks by Steven Spader and Christopher Gribble inside Kimberly Cates' bedroom. Cates died in the attack, while her then 11-year-old daughter Jaimie survived by pretending to be dead.2009 Mont Vernon home invasionSeveral teenagers chose the home at random for the attack in the overnight hours of...
T.O. says Tom Brady disrespected him by ignoring comeback offer
BOSTON -- Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, an "arrogant" Brady ignored his offer, something the former receiver still holds against the quarterback. Owens was 48 at the time and hadn't played since the 2010 NFL season. He officially retired from football in 2012 when he was cut by the Seahawks during training camp. But he was eager to get back into the game, and when he saw Antonio Brown have an on-field meltdown in Week 17 of the...
South Shore program to open new group home for adults with autism
WEYMOUTH - Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has been on a mission to help people of all ages and disabilities in Massachusetts reach their fullest potential. New group home for people with autism"We have a unique platform for the future here and what I'm trying to do as CEO is meet unmet needs in the community, particularly the autism space. People aren't aware that 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with autism," CEO Abigail Parrilla said.One of the issues at the forefront of their work is helping people with autism who are turning 22 and will...
Patriots training camp: Breakout candidates to watch
FOXBORO -- Training camp is nearly upon us, that special time of year when an NFL player can go from relative obscurity to potential stardom with a strong showing on the practice field. The New England Patriots have no shortage of potential breakout candidates this summer, a list that includes a number of exciting and promising rookies.We're always looking for guys who "pop" during training camp in the hopes they'll ride that to a successful season. Last year, it was litterally a guy named "Pop" who pulled it off for the Patriots, as Demario "Pop" Douglas broke out in the...
Belmont woman says cat was shot with BB gun
BELMONT -- A Belmont woman is upset and scared after she says someone shot her cat with a BB gun.Pointing to the stitched wound on her cat, Akilah, Renee Tracy said, "once I opened it up, this silver shine just reflected back to me and my stomach just sunk. I knew immediately what it was."The two-year-old cat is still recovering, and skittish, after a terribly traumatizing incident right in their own Belmont neighborhood. Renee was in her yard last Thursday morning when her cat returned crying. He'd wandered off for just 10 minutes. "I noticed this wet spot on his forehead....
Broken Vineyard Wind turbine blade could fall into sea "soon," company says
BOSTON - More pieces of a broken wind turbine off the coast of Massachusetts are falling into the Atlantic Ocean.The CEO of Vineyard Wind was at Nantucket's Select Board meeting Wednesday evening, apologizing and answering questions about the initial break when he suddenly had to leave because the situation is getting worse. The broken turbine blade could fall into the sea "soon," the company said.The U.S. Coast Guard said in a statement Thursday that they had received a report of "a piece of debris, 300-feet in length" in the ocean. They warned all mariners in the area off Nantucket to...
Boston releases new plan to tackle rat problem
BOSTON -- Boston is a safe space for everyone -- except for the rats. On Wednesday, a final "Boston Rat Action Plan" was released as the city gets ready to tackle the serious rodent problem."Boston is home for everyone, except for our furry rodent friends," Mayor Wu said.Boston's rat problemThe city is undergoing a multi-agency initiative designed to lower the rodent population and improve quality of life. Mayor Wu said that Boston has been overrun with rats following COVID-19, with more food being available in residential areas.According to city rat expert, Dr. Bobby Corrigan, the four hotspots for rodents in the city...
Fugitive accused of following teen joggers in Brookline had stun gun, handcuffs
BROOKLINE - Brookline police say a 68-year-old man is accused of trailing teenage joggers and exposing himself while in possession of a stun gun and handcuffs in his truck. Now detectives are looking for more potential victims. Investigators say Darryl Breen is facing two felony open and gross charges after he allegedly followed at least two victims; a 16-year-old girl and a 19-year-old young woman around the Coolidge Corner area in June and July.One of the incidents was captured on surveillance video, where a routine run took a chilling turn when a man is seen following a young woman with...
Boston's Museum of Science opens new "Innovation: Earth" exhibit
BOSTON -- A brand-new exhibit opened up on Wednesday at the Museum of Science about our changing climate and the solutions to solve it. Innovation EarthWBZ's Jacob Wycoff was one of the first to tour the museum's "Innovation: Earth," part of their year-long "Earthshot" theme. It's a place where both kids and adults can learn and enjoy the exhibit."We want everyone to be very hopeful and to have a really positive outlook for the future," said Senior Exhibit Designer Dorian Juncewicz. This positive outlook comes from creative solutions -- something the museum highlights in lots of interactive ways. The cornerstone learning space...
Red Sox Foundation executive director ready to "feel the magic" of PMC
BOSTON - Bekah Salwasser will have a completely new perspective of the Pan-Mass Challenge this year.The Jimmy Fund, which raises money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute first teamed up with the Red Sox in 1953. It is now the longest standing relationship between a professional sports team and a non-profit hospital.In 2002, the Red Sox Foundation fielded its first Pan-Mass Challenge team-Team 9. "Magic of the ride"This year Salwasser, the Red Sox Foundation's executive director and its executive vice president of social impact will ride her first PMC with Team 9."I think it's time for me to feel the magic of the...
Majority of Massachusetts DNC delegates want Biden to stay in race, poll shows
BOSTON -- The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks. A lackluster debate performance has pushed some Democrats to question if he should step down. "I think that President Biden has done an incredible job. I have also said that I think President Biden should carefully evaluate whether he is the person who is best positioned to be the person to defeat Donald Trump," said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey during a press conference. An Associated Press (AP) poll says 7 out of 10 adults would like to see the president step down, and...
Biden tests positive for COVID
Washington — President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House confirmed Wednesday.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement that Mr. Biden tested positive earlier in the day after an event in Las Vegas. He was poised to address the annual conference of the Hispanic civil rights and advocacy group UnidosUs, but its president, Janet Murguía, announced that he would no longer be able to attend.Jean-Pierre said the president is vaccinated and boosted and is experiencing mild symptoms."He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of...
New nasal spray may help treat patients with dementia, research shows
BOSTON -- A new study shows that an experimental nasal spray could help treat dementia.Researchers at the University of Texas recently developed a nasal spray that can effectively deliver antibodies against a protein called "tau" that builds up in the brains of patients with dementia.They discovered that a single dose was able to reduce the accumulation of this tau protein and improve cognitive function in mice. Eventually, researchers plan to test this treatment on humans with the hope that it will become a viable option for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Doing little bursts of activity before bed can help you sleep longer, study finds
BOSTON -- Study finds that doing short bursts of activity in the evening may help you sleep longer.In the past, exercise has often been discouraged right before bed and thought to be disruptive to sleep. However, a new study from the University of Otago in New Zealand found that periodically moving in the hours before bedtime could be beneficial.Researchers had participants complete two four-hour sessions in the evening with either prolonged sitting or sitting interrupted by three-minute activity breaks every half hour -- including chair squats, calf raises, and standing knee raises.They found that those who did these activity breaks, which required no equipment and could be done while still watching TV, slept 30 minutes longer. Researchers say you could probably choose to do other activities to get the same benefit, like walking around the house, marching in one spot, or even dancing in your living room.
Walking or cycling to work is better for your health, study finds
BOSTON -- Research shows that people who walk or bike to work are mentally and physically healthier than those who don't. A recent study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom involved more than 82,000 people ages 16 to 74 for over 18 years. They found that those who walked to work or school experienced fewer hospitalizations and were less likely to be prescribed drugs for cardiovascular disease or mental health issues, compared to non-active commuters.In addition to those health benefits, bike commuters had a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, and death overall. Cyclists did, however, have a higher risk of traffic collisions but the benefits outweighed the risks.
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