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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.
Keller: Will Trump's former opponents help unite moderate voters behind GOP ticket?
The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. BOSTON - A show of unity at the Republican National Convention Tuesday night, as former opponents of Donald Trump dominated the program. But will their words help unite more moderate voters behind the ticket? We asked Massachusetts GOP Chair Amy Carnevale if the unity Trump has been advocating was limited to the party itself. "I think the unity that President Trump was calling for was within America," she said. But while the hyper-partisan crowd in Milwaukee is eating up the convention buffet so far, we...
A look inside MCI-Concord, the oldest prison in Massachusetts, now empty
CONCORD - It is lights out at the state's oldest prison for men in Concord. "It's a little eerie to walk around and see no incarcerated folks, no staff walking around," said Shawn Jenkins, Department of Corrections Interim Commissioner as he took reporters on a tour of the facility. The last inmate walked out the doors of MCI-Concord on June 28, a decision made with the state's declining prison population and the millions it would take to upgrade the nearly 150-year-old facility. "It can be everything from cell design to cell space, the type of doors that are used, the...
Rich Paul has no problem with Brown's comments on Bronny
BOSTON -- Jaylen Brown caused a bit of a stir earlier this week when he was spotted voicing some doubt about Bronny James' chances in the NBA. But Rich Paul -- the agent for LeBron and Bronny James and the CEO of Klutch Sports -- has taken no issue with Brown voicing his opinion.Brown was enjoying Monday night's Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas with WNBA players Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese, when he was caught on camera talking about the younger James, whom the Lakers drafted 55th overall last month."Honestly, I don't think Bronny is a pro," Brown...
New England's longest rail trail is now open
HARDWICK, Vt. - A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England's longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail.The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to cyclists, hikers, horseback riders and other non-motorized uses between Swanton, in northwestern Vermont near Lake Champlain, and St. Johnsbury, not far from the Connecticut River border with New Hampshire. In the winter, the trail is open to snowmobiles as well as skiers and snowshoers. One section of flood-damaged trail from 2023 flood remains to...
New Hampshire microburst brought down 150 trees, damaging homes and cars
MILFORD, N.H. – The National Weather Service determined that a microburst caused significant damage in New Hampshire, bringing down 150 trees on Tuesday.On Wednesday, National Weather Service teams were in Milford, a town in southern New Hampshire, and Lyme, located in the central part of the state near the Vermont border. Crews were trying to determine if the damage was caused by tornadoes.The Milford storm was not a tornado. Instead, a microburst with winds around 95 mph moved for about 0.7 miles, bringing down 150 trees, damaging two homes and destroying two cars.No one was hurt.A determination has not yet been...
A look at Jerod Mayo's coaching staff for 2024 season
FOXBORO -- There is a new man in charge of the Patriots, with Jerod Mayo set to host his first training camp as head coach of New England. The former Patriots linebacker obvisouly has some big shoes to fill, replacing six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick.Mayo obviously can't do it all by himself, but he's got a pretty hefty coaching staff to help him navigate his first season an NFL head coach. Veteran offensive mind Alex Van Pelt has joined the staff to coach the offense following a four-year run as the OC of the Cleveland Browns, and...
Best Apple Watch deals during Day 2 of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is on its second day, but you still can get a deal on an Apple Watch in your favorite configuration and colorway. Does your iPhone need a new companion? Now's the time to grab one, especially since you can get one for much less during the biggest Amazon sales event of the year. The Apple Watch is far more than just a conduit for controlling your iPhone. It's also great for productivity, entertainment, fitness tracking and safety, especially if you invest in the GPS + cellular version. It can track your heart rate, menstrual cycles and much...
Our favorite cast iron skillet is just $20 during Amazon Prime Day
The Lodge cast iron skillet is widely considered to be one of the best cast iron skillets on the market, and during Prime Day 2024, you can score the brand's 10.25-inch skillet for just $20. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware since the 1800s, making it the go-to brand for Americans' cast iron cooking needs. If you've been eyeing a cast iron skillet for yourself, take this discount as a sign that you should go ahead and get this pan. But make sure to act fast though: Prime Day ends tomorrow, so the 42% discount available will probably be gone...
Meet the 2024 Red Sox draft class
BOSTON -- Over the three days of the 2024 MLB Draft, it looked like the Boston Red Sox had placed a premium on college pitchers. By the time the draft came to an end Tuesday evening, Craig Breslow and crew had used 13 of their 20 selections on pitchers, plus another two-way player.The 13 full-time pitchers drafted by the Red Sox came from the college level, which should help boost the pitching depth in the Boston farm system. That approach, however, was not some grand plan by the Boston front office, according to Red Sox amateur scouting director Devin Pearson."It...
TikTok's favorite electric scrubber is on sale for Prime Day
If you're like us, you might have discovered electric spin scrubbers on TikTok. The revolutionary gadgets are supposed to cut down on the time, energy and elbow grease that is exerted from manually having to scrub harder-to-reach surfaces, such as your bathroom shower or tub.One of the most posted-about electric spin scrubbers on TikTok, the cordless Labigo electric spin scrubber, is regularly priced at $71. But for Prime Day, Amazon Prime members can purchase it for $40.Labigo electric spin scrubber: $40 (save 43%)The Labigo electric spin scrubber cleans the surfaces of your home more easily and efficiently. The spin scrubber comes with four brush...
More than 30 Massachusetts beaches closed during heat wave
BOSTON - More than 30 beaches across Massachusetts are closed for swimming Wednesday, the third day of a likely heat wave that's bringing excessive temperatures and humidity to the area. The Department of Public Health publishes a daily dashboard of beach closures. Check the list below, which was last updated on Wednesday morning.Massachusetts beach closuresDamon Pond Beach, Ashby (Bacterial Exceedance)Ashland Reservoir - Main Beach, Ashland (Bacterial Exceedance) Hopkinton Reservoir - Main Beach, Ashland (Bacterial Exceedance)Hopkinton Reservoir - Upper Beach, Ashland (Harmful Cyanobacteria Bloom)Ayer Town Beach, Ayer (Bacterial Exceedance) Keyes Beach, Barnstable (Bacterial Exceedance)Malibu, Boston (Bacterial Exceedance)Tenean, Boston (Bacterial Exceedance)South...
Duran becomes just 5th Red Sox player to win All-Star Game MVP
BOSTON -- An incredible season continued for Jarren Duran on Tuesday, when the Red Sox outfielder took home MVP honors of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Duran is just the fifth player in Red Sox history to be named MVP of the Midsummer Classic.Duran took home the MVP trophy -- named after Red Sox legend Ted Williams -- thanks to his tiebreaking, two-run homer off Hunter Greene in the fifth inning. The blast put the American League on top for good in a 5-3 victory, and gave Duran a place in MLB history.Duran's All-Star Game jersey will soon occupy some...
This Dewalt drill kit is $100 off at Amazon after Prime Day
Prime Day may be over, but the deals are still hot. Right now, Amazon is offering 42% off a top-rated Dewalt cordless drill and impact driver kit. Regularly $239, shoppers can still get it today for a whopping $100 off, or $139. Dewalt is a premium power tool brand that's wildly popular with our readers. Their tools are normally quite expensive, so this power tool deal is certainly something to take advantage of. The Dewalt 20V max drill driver/impact driver combo kit: Save 42% This discounted combo kit from Dewalt is a steal. Buying an impact driver or drill from renowned brands such as Dewalt...
11 terrific Amazon Prime Day travel deals you can still get
Summer is a wonderful time to travel. If you want to make your experience a bit less stressful and more organized, our travel experts recommend packing using the right type of luggage, plus bringing along the best of travel gear so you can make the most out of every minute. And there's even more good news: Amazon Prime Day 2024 may be more than halfway over, but the travel deals are still popping. We've discovered some great deals on luggage, packing supplies, travel gadgets, personal Wi-Fi hotspots and cameras, so you can save some cash as you prepare for your next vacation, weekend...
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