1 hour ago 2 women dead, 1 critically injured after pontoon boat crashes on Maine lake

No one in the boat was wearing lifejackets, officials said. The post 2 women dead, 1 critically injured after pontoon boat crashes on Maine lake appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Red state argues trans bathroom case will be 'death knell' for left

South Carolina urges the Supreme Court to halt a federal appeals ruling allowing a transgender student to use boys’ restroom, citing the Skrmetti ruling.

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2 h. ago New rules banning ‘junk fees’ are now in effect in Mass. Here’s what to know.

Businesses are required to disclose all fees before consumers provide personal information as of Tuesday. The post New rules banning ‘junk fees’ are now in effect in Mass. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago What Mike Vrabel said about Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez’s status for Week 1

Vrabel said Diggs is expected to be ready for the opener. He did not say the same thing about Gonzalez. The post What Mike Vrabel said about Stefon Diggs and Christian Gonzalez’s status for Week 1 appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Scientists unveil a rubber band that generates electricity from body heat

A team led by scientists from Peking University has developed a rubber-like material that converts body heat into electricity. This advance could allow the next generation of wearable electronics to generate their own power continuously without the need for bulky batteries or constant recharging.

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4 h. ago ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit clarifies viral hot mic comment made during Bill Belichick’s debut

Herbstreit was laughing at a joke from an ESPN spotter, not Belichick's overmatched football team, he said. The post ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit clarifies viral hot mic comment made during Bill Belichick’s debut appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Mike Vrabel discussed why the Patriots didn’t pursue a Micah Parsons trade

"We'll call it what is is: It hasn't been real great," Vrabel said of the team's drafting in recent years. The post Mike Vrabel discussed why the Patriots didn’t pursue a Micah Parsons trade appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Local obituary: Kylee Monteiro, 18, recent Attleboro High grad and aspiring welder

"Above all, Kylee adored her sisters and niece, cherishing every moment spent with them." The post Local obituary: Kylee Monteiro, 18, recent Attleboro High grad and aspiring welder appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago ‘UNC has a talent deficit’: College football analyst’s blunt take on Bill Belichick’s North Carolina roster

TCU trolled Belichick and UNC after its Monday win. The post ‘UNC has a talent deficit’: College football analyst’s blunt take on Bill Belichick’s North Carolina roster appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Federal judge releases woman accused of threatening to kill Trump

A woman arrested last month for allegedly making death threats against Trump has been released by Judge James Boasberg, who has clashed with the Trump administration several times.

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6 h. ago Death toll climbs to over 1,400 after Afghanistan earthquake, official says

The strong earthquake struck about 17 miles east of Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey.

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7 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka says tequila makes her 'feel great,' though experts say it's not a hangover elixir

Aryna Sabalenka, the world's No. 1 women's tennis player, says tequila is "better on the body," though doctors emphasize all alcohol carries health risks.

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9 h. ago California considers dozens of proposed laws to thwart Trump’s agenda

California considers dozens of proposed laws to thwart Trump’s agenda  San Francisco Chronicle

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10 h. ago Bill Belichick’s coaching debut with UNC ends with blowout loss to TCU

"Coaching, playing, all three phases of the game, just wasn’t up to what it needs to be." The post Bill Belichick’s coaching debut with UNC ends with blowout loss to TCU appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Trevor Story hit one of the most bizarre home runs in Fenway Park’s history

"I don’t think it should have been a homer. Maybe a double because of the situation, but not a homer.” The post Trevor Story hit one of the most bizarre home runs in Fenway Park’s history appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago No one injured after Cape Cod party bus fully engulfed in flames

The owner of the party bus company Funk Bus reportedly said the bus had an engine fire. All of the passengers were safely evacuated. The post No one injured after Cape Cod party bus fully engulfed in flames appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago Here’s how Boston’s elections will change after last year’s problems

The department is introducing electronic tablets and other Election Day changes to ensure smooth voting across 275 precincts. The post Here’s how Boston’s elections will change after last year’s problems appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler says he won’t run for reelection in 2026

He suggested a younger Democratic lawmaker in his seat “can maybe do better, can maybe help us more.” The post New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler says he won’t run for reelection in 2026 appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago Aroldis Chapman explains why he wanted to sign extension with Red Sox

"I wanted to stay here and we started having conversations.” The post Aroldis Chapman explains why he wanted to sign extension with Red Sox appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Christian Gonzalez’s health remains a concern for Patriots’ season opener

“We’d love to have Gonzo back. Trust me, we would. But I think the other guys have stepped up and tried to take advantage of the opportunity.” The post Christian Gonzalez’s health remains a concern for Patriots’ season opener appeared first on Boston.com.

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