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Quincy man pleads guilty to part in international money laundering operation
A Quincy man pleaded guilty to being involved in a “sophisticated” international money laundering and drug trafficking organization in federal court on Tuesday, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. Licheng Huang, 41, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, the U.S. Attorney’s office said in...
Southwick seeks 3 volunteers to serve on Master Plan Implementation Committee
SOUTHWICK — It’s been more than three months since the Planning Board approved the town’s master plan, Southwick Vision 2040, but it was only last week that the Select Board invited applications for the three seats it will appoint to the implementation committee. “We’d love to have...
Democrats got what they wanted with Biden’s exit. What they do with it is another thing | John L. Micek
(*This column was updated with additional reporting at 4:40 p.m., on Sunday, July 21, 2024.) It’s a question a lot of Democrats are going to be asking themselves over the next few days as the widely expected — but no less shocking — news of President Joe Biden’s departure from the 2024 presidential campaign truly sinks in.
Mass. politicians react to Biden dropping out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden made history Sunday afternoon when he announced that he would be dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. The decision followed weeks of pressure from other Democrats to leave the race in the wake of a disastrous debate with his opponent — Republican and former President Donald Trump.
Here's what Donald Trump said after President Biden dropped out of the race
Moments after the news broke Sunday about President Joe Biden dropping his bid for re-election to the White House, Donald Trump gave his assessment of the 46th President of the United States. In a phone call with CNN minutes after Biden’s announcement, Trump described Biden’s legacy as going “down as...
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be...
President Joe Biden endorses VP Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee for president
President Joe Biden announced he was dropping his re-election bid on Sunday afternoon and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee to run against Donald Trump. "Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year....
Read full text of President Biden’s letter ending 2024 reelection bid
The 2024 presidential election took a stunning turn on Sunday as Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection bid against Republican Donald Trump with less than a month to go before the start of the Democratic National Convention. The move came after weeks of pressure for Biden to step...
What Sam Hauser extension means for Celtics going forward
The Celtics front office has been busy all summer, and this time, they’ve extended another one of their key rotation players. The C’s and sharpshooter Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that keeps him in Boston long-term. Hauser is just the latest key...
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office with the election just four months away. It was a late-season campaign thunderstrike unlike any in American history.
Celtics, key rotation player agree to multi-year extension
The Celtics — fresh off their 2024 NBA championship — are ready to run it back for the foreseeable future. The C’s and Sam Hauser have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension, a league source confirmed to MassLive. The move was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Karen Read supporters' lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons, report says
Authorities are investigating lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons at homes of supporters of high-profile murder defendant Karen Read, according to a report by NBC Boston. Three people were identified by the news outlet as having their properties damaged, two of which have filed police reports. In the news report published...
Springfield crash leaves 1 dead
SPRINGFIELD — A man was killed in a single-car crash early Sunday morning. The crash took place at about 3:15 a.m. near the intersection of Wilbraham Road and Glenoak Drive in the Sixteen Acres section of the city, said Ryan Walsh, police spokesman. The driver was alone in the...
46-year-old Attleboro man died after jet ski incident in Mass. pond, police say
An Attleboro man died after his jet ski reportedly turned over in the water Saturday afternoon, according to the Rutland Police Department. Police did not disclose the 46-year-old’s identity and said they would notify his family. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Lenox man pleads guilty to sending photos of his genitals to police posing as minor
A Lenox man pleaded guilty to sending photos of his genitalia to a law enforcement officer who was posing a minor on social media in federal court last week, according to the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office. Paul Bruzzi, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of attempt to transfer obscene...
More than 40 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 21
More than 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, July 21, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach and Follins Pond beach in Dennis and Marconi beach in Wellfleet were closed because...
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
Local business hero Yankee Candle feels effects of far-off restructuring (Editorial)
For years, the rise of the Yankee Candle Co. was the story of a single man, Michael J. Kittredge II. Its growth in the Pioneer Valley reflected a founder’s ambition and drive. Kittredge died a very rich man. The fragrance behemoth he built lives on, pleasing customers around the...
‘We stopped the bleeding’; Revs draw against FC Dallas before break
FOXBOROUGH - Just before what would have been New England Revolution coach Caleb Porter’s “proudest moment” of the season, FC Dallas scored a late penalty, etching a 1-1 draw heading into the Leagues Cup’s month-long regular season break. Homegrown talent Peyton Miller, the second youngest player...
Man found dead after going missing in Lakeville pond
A man in his 60s was found dead Saturday evening after going missing in a Lakeville pond, according to police. Lakeville officers responded to Long Pond shortly before 5 p.m. after receiving a request from Massachusetts Environmental Police that a dive team and police boat be brought in to help search for a missing man, police said in a press release. The man had reportedly gone missing in the pond earlier that day.
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