81 m. ago Bill Belichick appears to call Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ segment about UNC’s struggles

"He probably has something to say." The post Bill Belichick appears to call Kirk Herbstreit during ‘College GameDay’ segment about UNC’s struggles appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

4 h. ago Steak 'n Shake's giant flag initiative meets growing appetite for patriotic displays

Steak 'n Shake's giant American flag displays are part of a broader strategy to embrace patriotic themes — earning approval from prominent conservative voices.

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4 h. ago 5 things to know about the Saints before they face the Patriots on Sunday

The Saints' offensive talent is subpar, but their defensive front could present the Patriots with some problems. The post 5 things to know about the Saints before they face the Patriots on Sunday appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Toxic bacteria outbreak strikes before the Head of the Charles

Despite a cyanobacteria bloom outbreak, the world-renowned regatta is still on track to kick off on Oct. 17, drawing about 12,000 rowers to the water. The post Toxic bacteria outbreak strikes before the Head of the Charles appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 h. ago Convicted double murderer sentenced to 50 years for Fall River slayings

Jeremy Holmes, 23, walked into a park and shot and killed two people in May 2021 — a 29-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy. The post Convicted double murderer sentenced to 50 years for Fall River slayings appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 h. ago Republicans try to weaken 1972 law protecting whales, seals, and polar bears

Here's what to know about the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the proposed transformations. The post Republicans try to weaken 1972 law protecting whales, seals, and polar bears appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Drew Bledsoe is on his way to Boston — and he wants to drink wine with you.

Ahead of a ticketed Seaport dinner, the former New England Patriots quarterback talks roasting Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, the Patriots, and all things wine. The post Drew Bledsoe is on his way to Boston — and he wants to drink wine with you. appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago A’ja Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97

Wilson was honored as the Finals MVP. The post A’ja Wilson scores 31 and Aces win 3rd WNBA title in 4 seasons, beating Mercury 97-86 for 4-game sweep appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 h. ago Boston Prosecutors Invoke Law Used Against Anarchists to Charge Protesters

The charges are an indication that Boston’s mayor and Police Department are telegraphing to President Trump that they’re going to come down hard on civil unrest.

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20 h. ago Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

The S&P 500 tumbled 2.7% on worries about the rising tensions between the world’s largest economies. The post Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports appeared first on Boston.com.

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22 h. ago Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm

The ratchet higher in tensions between the world’s largest economies led to widespread drops across Wall Street, with roughly six out of every seven stocks within the S&P 500 falling. The post Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 h. ago Hall of Fame QB believes Drake Maye is playing too much ‘backyard football’ to say he’s taken next step

"We're seeing some big-time plays and some good quarterback play. But right now, I'm seeing too much look at one guy and go create." The post Hall of Fame QB believes Drake Maye is playing too much ‘backyard football’ to say he’s taken next step appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago Mike Vrabel won’t say if Christian Gonzalez suffered setback with hamstring injury

Gonzalez will be questionable for Sunday's Patriots game against the Saints after appearing on the injury report this week. The post Mike Vrabel won’t say if Christian Gonzalez suffered setback with hamstring injury appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

29 h. ago New ‘Mass. and Cass PAC’ launches with plans to distribute ‘scorecards’ for council candidates

Boston's response to ongoing public safety issues around Mass. and Cass will likely be a major factor in the upcoming municipal election. The post New ‘Mass. and Cass PAC’ launches with plans to distribute ‘scorecards’ for council candidates appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago Jayson Tatum reportedly plans to play this season, posts video of him dunking

"The Celtics haven't ruled out Jayson Tatum for the season and they're cautiously optimistic." The post Jayson Tatum reportedly plans to play this season, posts video of him dunking appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

29 h. ago Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say

Mills was the top choice of national Democrats to try to unseat Collins, who has held the seat since 1997. The post Maine Gov. Mills will announce challenge to Sen. Collins in key 2026 Senate contest, AP sources say appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago Share your best 2025 fall foliage photo from around New England

Where have you been leaf peeping this year? The post Share your best 2025 fall foliage photo from around New England appeared first on Boston.com.

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30 h. ago After arrest, Paul Pierce says he was just ‘old’ and ‘tired,’ not drunk

Pierce was arrested after he was found asleep behind the wheel of an SUV Tuesday, according to officials. The post After arrest, Paul Pierce says he was just ‘old’ and ‘tired,’ not drunk appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

30 h. ago ‘Yo, you got to go’: Why more students from the Northeast are heading south for college

TikTok, tailgates, and, in some cases, cheaper tuition are a big part of the appeal. Until the SEC football hangover sets in. The post ‘Yo, you got to go’: Why more students from the Northeast are heading south for college appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

30 h. ago The Patriots passed a big test against the Bills. Their next? Not playing down to a lesser team in the Saints.

The Patriots travel to New Orleans to play the Saints on Sunday, looking to extend win streak to three in a row. The post The Patriots passed a big test against the Bills. Their next? Not playing down to a lesser team in the Saints. appeared first on Boston.com.

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