In Falmouth, 23-year-old records woman touching his MAGA hat MassLive 2024-10-23 | In Falmouth, 23-year-old records woman touching his MAGA hat
Survivor escapes killer New Mexico wildfire: It was absolute sheer terror MassLive 2024-06-23 | From The AP:Belinda Bukovitz was jolted into action by the sound of police outside her home shouting through a loudspeaker: “Go now, go now, go now!”Realizing this was not like other wildfires that had threatened her mountain village before, she, her husband, son and two cats bundled into three separate cars and fled.The smoke was at the end of the street when they tore out of the driveway. Panic set in as the usually sleepy two-lane streets of Ruidoso became gridlocked, with cars inching along bumper to bumper, sometimes taking as long as an hour to go a single mile. As they crept forward, smoke from one fire was ahead and smoke from another behind. Bukovitz had no idea where the flames were.The South Fork and Salt fires that raged in south-central New Mexico this week prompted thousands of people like Bukovitz to flee for their lives and destroyed or damaged an estimated 1,400 structures — about half of them homes, according to Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford.Officials were still taking stock on Friday as firefighters took advantage of rain and cool temperatures to keep the blazes from growing, but large swaths of some neighborhoods were lost. At least two people died.FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham were to tour the disaster area Saturday. A federal disaster declaration has cleared the way for more resources to help start recovery as crews continue to corral the flames.Some residents smelled smoke when they woke up Monday and poured their first cup of coffee. They didn’t think much of it, assuming the source had to be far off. Some went to work, others walked their dogs.
Celtics fans, players celebrate 2024 NBA title with parade through Boston MassLive 2024-06-22 | Celtics fans, players celebrate 2024 title with parade through Boston.Read more:masslive.com/celtics/2024/06/joe-mazzulla-turns-into-star-of-celtics-title-parade-despite-injury.htmlmasslive.com/celtics/2024/06/al-horford-pokes-fun-at-patriots-legend-during-celtics-parade.htmlmasslive.com/patriots/2024/06/tom-bradys-reaction-to-al-horford-donning-a-drunk-brady-t-shirt-for-parade.htmlmasslive.com/celtics/2024/06/jaylen-brown-trolls-stephen-a-smith-with-shirt-at-parade.html
Worlds Ugliest Dog Contest: Wild Thang lives up to his name MassLive 2024-06-22 | From The AP:It's a contest where beauty is in the eye of the leash holder.At the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California, an 8-year-old Pekingese named Wild Thang finally became top dog.He had finished second place in the contest three times in previous years.Known for his unique looks characterized by a lolling tongue and unruly fur, Wild Thang and his owner Ann Lewis took home a $5,000 check.The dog was born and raised in Los Angeles until recently moving to Oregon.According to his bio, Wild Thang contracted distemper as a puppy from a rescue foster, causing his tongue to stick out.Apart from the physical issues, his owner says Wild Thang is healthy and happy.The World’s Ugliest Dog contest has been highlighted at the fair for almost 50 years and promotes adopting dogs from shelters, especially senior dogs.
Are there still any Chuck E. Cheese animatronics in Mass.? MassLive 2024-06-21 | Only two Chuck E. Cheese locations in Massachusetts still have animatronics, but that’s about to change. Currently there's animatronics at the Chuck E. Cheese in Methuen and Everett, but the Methuen one will be removed in July for renovations.Visit MassLive.com for more.
Gruesome details emerge from Milwaukee carjacking in which teens were shot, unborn baby was killed MassLive 2024-06-21 | From The AP:A police pursuit of carjacking suspects in Milwaukee ended Thursday with police firing into the vehicle and injuring two teens, one of whom was pregnant and lost her baby, Milwaukee police said.Officers tried to stop the stolen vehicle just before 2:30 p.m. CDT (1930GMT) on Interstate 43 north of Milwaukee.The pursuit ended when the driver moved into a construction lane and the vehicle was blocked by construction work and a cement truck, Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman said.Police officers ordered the driver to stop and ordered the passengers out of the vehicle, but the driver twice backed into a marked SWAT car, once while an officer was standing behind it.Another officer fired shots into the vehicle, injuring an 18-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy, Norman said.The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and “unfortunately, the baby did not survive,” Norman said at a news conference.The 17-year-old has serious injuries, he said.A total of six suspects were in the vehicle, which had been stolen, Norman said.The other four, who range in age from 15 to 18, were taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries.The officer involved is a 25-year-old man with over four years of service. He was placed on administrative duty, which is routine in an officer involved shooting, Norman said.The suspects were being pursued in connection with an armed robbery and carjacking and an attempted armed robbery and carjacking. A gun was found in the vehicle, Norman said.
This is why theres no housing on Martha’s Vineyard MassLive 2024-06-21 | From The AP:High housing costs on Martha’s Vineyard are forcing many regular workers to leave and are threatening public safety.Sheryl Taylor works as an administrator for Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School but says that each summer she has to leave the island or stay with friends because she can’t afford the high seasonal rents.Her story reflects the plight of many on the Massachusetts resort island.There are plenty of jobs but restaurants and stores often can’t find enough staff.Officials worry public safety is being compromised because they can’t retain or lure correctional officers or 911 dispatchers.AP Video shot by Nick Perry
Watch as FBI raids Oakland Mayor Sheng Thaos home MassLive 2024-06-20 | From the AP:Federal authorities raided a home belonging to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao early Thursday as part of an investigation that included a search of at least two other houses, authorities said.FBI agents carried boxes out of 80 Maiden Lane, a four-bedroom home that property records link to the first-term mayor, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Thao's spokesperson Francis Zamora referred inquiries to the FBI.“The FBI conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity on Maiden Lane in Oakland this morning. We are unable to provide additional information at this time,” a bureau statement said.Agents also conducted searches about 3 miles to the south at two homes owned by members of the politically influential Duong family that owns the recycling company Cal Waste Solutions, the Chronicle said. The firm has been investigated over campaign contributions to Thao and other elected city officials, the local news outlet Oaklandside reported in 2020.One of the properties is owned by Andy Duong and the other is connected to David and Linda Duong, according to records cited by the Chronicle.Phone messages and emails seeking comment on the raid from Cal Waste Solutions officials were not immediately returned. Personal phone numbers for for members of the Duong family could not be found.Thao, 38, assumed office in January 2023 after a stint on the Oakland City Council.
Details of North Korea-Russia treaty and potential military and security implications MassLive 2024-06-20 | From The AP: North Korean media has on Thursday gone public with the details of the country's latest agreement with Russia.The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the deal requires both countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war.Both North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin described their deal as a major upgrade of bilateral relations, covering security, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian ties. Outside observers said it could mark the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War.KCNA said Article 4 of the agreement states that if one of the countries gets invaded and is pushed into a state of war, the other must deploy “all means at its disposal without delay” to provide “military and other assistance.” But it also says that such actions must be in accordance with the laws of both countries and Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, which recognizes a U.N. member state’s right to self-defense.According to KCNA, the agreement also states that Pyongyang and Moscow must not enter into agreements with third parties if they infringe on the “core interests” of another and must not participate in actions that threaten those interests.KCNA said the agreements require the countries to take steps to prepare joint measures for the purpose of strengthening their defense capabilities to prevent war and protect regional and global peace and security. The agency didn’t specify what those steps are, or whether they would include combined military training and other cooperation.The agreement also calls for the countries to actively cooperate in efforts to establish a “just and multipolar new world order,” KCNA said, underscoring how the countries are aligning in face of their separate, escalating confrontations with the United States.The summit between Kim and Putin came as the U.S. and its allies expressed growing concern over a possible arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions for its war in Ukraine, in exchange for economic assistance and technology transfers that could enhance the threat posed by Kim’s nuclear weapons and missile program.Following their summit, Kim said the two countries had a “fiery friendship,” and that the deal was their “strongest-ever treaty,” putting the relationship at the level of an alliance. He vowed full support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Putin called it a “breakthrough document” reflecting shared desires to move relations to a higher level.North Korea and the former Soviet Union signed a treaty in 1961, which experts say necessitated Moscow’s military intervention if the North came under attack. The deal was discarded after the collapse of the USSR, replaced by one in 2000 that offered weaker security assurances.The deal was made as Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years, a visit that showcased their personal and geopolitical ties with Kim hugging Putin twice at the airport, their motorcade rolling past giant Russian flags and Putin portraits, and a welcoming ceremony at Pyongyang’s main square attended by what appeared to be tens of thousands of spectators.Kim in recent months has made Russia his priority as he pushes a foreign policy aimed at expanding relations with countries confronting Washington, embracing the idea of a “new Cold War” and trying to display a united front in Putin’s broader conflicts with the West.
Whats a heat dome? This is why parts of the US is broiling this week MassLive 2024-06-18 | From The AP: With much of the Midwest and the Northeast broiling — or about to broil — in extreme summer heat this week, meteorologists are talking about heat waves and heat domes.Both mean it's really hot — and people will hear those terms a lot more as the world heats up. What's the difference? Here's what to know:WHAT'S A HEAT DOME?It’s helpful to think of a heat dome as what’s happening in the atmosphere. A heat wave is how affects people on the ground, said Ken Kunkel, a research professor of atmospheric sciences at North Carolina State University.When a high pressure system develops in the upper atmosphere, it causes the air below it to sink and compress. That raises temperatures in the lower atmosphere.Because hot air expands, it creates a dome that bulges out.The boundaries of this week's heat dome are not well-defined, Kunkel said, but the National Weather Service has said that the most extreme heat is expected in the Ohio Valley and the Northeast.The eastern heat dome follows an earlier-than-usual one this month in the Southwest. Last year, there were 645 heat-related deaths in Phoenix.
Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos released from Mass General in Boston after shooting MassLive 2024-06-13 | One week after being shot in the head and leg, Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos is out of the hospital. Around 200 police officers cheered for and greeted Santos as he left Mass General in Boston.Read more here: masslive.com/westernmass/2024/06/springfield-officer-shot-in-the-head-last-week-is-released-from-boston-hospital.htmlVideo courtesy of Ryan Walsh, Springfield Police Department#police #springfield #boston #recovery
Dozens of NFL stars turn out for Tom Bradys New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction at Gillette MassLive 2024-06-13 | A New England Patriots “family reunion” occurred on Wednesday night at Gillette Stadium with dozens of familiar faces turning out for former quarterback Tom Brady’s induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. Learn more here: masslive.com/patriots/2024/06/a-family-reunion-only-tom-brady-could-pull-off-over-100-teammates-show-up-for-legendary-qb.html#patriots #induction #tombrady #football #halloffame
Baby goats Graham and Smores, born into Animal Rescue League of Bostons care, will need new homes MassLive 2024-06-12 | Two baby goats, Graham and S'mores, were born in May 2024 at the Animal Rescue League of Boston's Dedham location from two pregnant goats surrendered to the group in February. Graham and S'mores will soon need new homes and will be made available for adoption in the coming weeks.Read more here: masslive.com/news/2024/06/two-baby-goats-born-into-arls-care-in-may-will-need-new-homes-photos.htmlVideo courtesy of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL).
Watch as gunman holds transit bus hostage in fatal chase through traffic MassLive 2024-06-12 | From The AP Atlanta police say one person has died after being shot on a commuter bus that then led officers on a wild and lengthy chase into the suburbs.Television news footage showed the bus barreling along in rush hour traffic and striking several vehicles.News helicopters followed the dramatic pursuit of the Gwinnett County Transit bus, which police said took off after officers responded to a report of gunfire on a bus and a possible hostage situation just after 4:30 p.m. near downtown Atlanta.Police say the bus was eventually stopped in neighboring DeKalb County and a 39-year-old male suspect was taken into custody.Authorities say officers found an adult victim with a gunshot wound.Earlier on Tuesday there was another incident in Atlanta, where a gunman opened fire at a food court in Downtown Atlanta and wounded three people.
Sandy Hook shooting survivors are graduating with mixed emotions and without 20 of their classmates MassLive 2024-06-12 | From The AP:Like graduating seniors everywhere, members of Newtown High School’s class of 2024 expect bittersweet feelings at their commencement ceremony — excitement about heading off to college or careers and sadness about leaving their friends and community.But about 60 of the 330 kids graduating Wednesday will also be carrying the emotional burden that comes from having survived one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history and knowing many former classmates won't get to walk across the stage with them. Twenty of their fellow first graders and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012.
Kristaps Porzingis injury: Latest on Celtics centers status for Game 3 vs. Mavericks in NBA Finals MassLive 2024-06-11 | MassLive Celtics beat writers Brian Robb and Souichi Terada provide the latest update from Dallas on Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics put out a statement during media availability disclosing the severity of the injury and his status for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Mavericks.
Attraction starring Disneys first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist MassLive 2024-06-11 | A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California. Some Disney followers see it as fitting that the attraction starring Tiana from the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog” is opening in the space formerly occupied by the Splash Mountain ride. Splash Mountain had ties to “Song of the South,” a 1946 movie that contained racist tropes. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is infused with music, scenery and animatronic characters inspired by the film set in 1920s New Orleans. It opens to the public later this month at Disney World in Florida and later this year at Disneyland in California.
Wyomings Teton Pass road collapses MassLive 2024-06-10 | A large chunk of a twisting mountain pass road collapsed in Wyoming, authorities said Saturday, leaving a gaping chasm in the highway and severing a well-traveled commuter link between small towns in eastern Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.Aerial photos and drone video of the collapse show the Teton Pass road riven with deep cracks, and a big section of the pavement disappeared altogether. Part of the guardrail dangled into the void, and orange traffic drums marked off the danger area. The road was closed at the time of the collapse.The section that failed first drew attention Thursday when a crack and drop in the road contributed to the crash of a motorcycle.Geologists and engineers who were sent to the area that day noticed “that crack and that drop started to move a lot,” said Stephanie Harsha, a spokesperson for District 3 of the Wyoming Department of Transportation. A paving crew temporarily patched the road, and traffic began moving again that night.But that was short-lived as maintenance crews were sent to respond to a mudslide a couple of miles away in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, prompting the road to be closed once again.--The associated pressVideo: WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Bracket Wrap-Up Show: Checking in on baseball, softball and lacrosse through Round of 16 MassLive 2024-06-08 | MassLive's Gage Nutter and Franklin TV's Jay Horrigan chat with reporters from across the state as they look at the progress of the baseball, softball and lacrosse tournaments through the Round of 16.
Watch as storm survivors record video of rare Maryland tornado from their cars MassLive 2024-06-07 | From The AP:Tornado-spawning storms tore across the eastern U.S. overnight Wednesday, killing a toddler in Michigan and injuring five people in Maryland and eight more in Ohio.While tornado-forecasting equipment has improved over the past few decades, relying on a combination of weather radar and local observations, short-lived tornadoes can still be challenging when it comes to getting warnings out.Forecasters create tornado outlooks every day, factoring in different weather elements, but sometimes those conditions happen on a small scale — for instance, a sudden breeze coming off a lake.It has been a grim spring for tornadoes in the U.S. April had the second-highest number of tornadoes for that month on record in the country.In suburban Maryland, a line of storms produced unusually strong tornadoes that felled trees, damaged buildings and downed power lines Wednesday night.While tornadoes are not unheard of in Maryland, they are relatively rare — especially outbreaks of the volume seen Wednesday night. At least five people were injured and the weather service issued 22 tornado warnings Wednesday, the fourth-most issued in a single day by the office that covers much of Maryland, the District of Columbia, northern Virginia and the eastern West Virginia panhandle, according to the National Weather Service.Weather Service Hydrologist Jeremy Geiger said the system was especially challenging because forecasters were issuing flash flood warnings and tornado warnings simultaneously, with some residents being advised to seek high ground and others sheltering in the basement.The national tornado numbers are a little above average at the moment, but it’s too early to make definitive statements about the tornado year as a whole. The U.S. can get as many as 1,500 tornadoes a year, and this time of year is statistically the most likely for tornado activity in the U.S.; many of them just aren’t in high-profile places or aren’t captured in clear images.
How will Celtics manage Kristaps Porzingis situation during NBA Finals? MassLive 2024-06-06 | MassLive Celtics reporters Brian Robb and Souichi Terada debate the level of impact Kristaps Porzingis will have during the NBA Finals as he returns from a calf injury.
Halsey lucky to be alive, Diddy sells Revolt stake, Baldwins reality series (3 Things to Know) MassLive 2024-06-05 | From The AP:Halsey has been privately battling illness. She shared the news Tuesday on Instagram in a series of videos that appear to document the singer receiving infusions, and said she was lucky to be alive.Her diagnosis was not immediately clear, though Halsey is making a donation to both The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Lupus Research Alliance alongside the release of a new song, an acoustic guitar ballad titled “The End.”Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold off his stake in Revolt, the media company the rapper and entrepreneur founded over a decade ago.The move comes as Combs' reputation has been sullied following several lawsuits filed late last year that raised allegations of sexual assault and rape on the part of one of hip-hop's most recognizable performers and producers.Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria will star in their own reality series. The actor and producer, who has seven kids under age 10 with his wife, announced the TLC reality show about their life as a party of nine.The announcement comes as Baldwin prepares for trial for his involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting on the set of the film “Rust” in 2021.
Why is GameStop stock soaring again? You can thank Roaring Kitty MassLive 2024-06-04 | Shares of GameStop soared Monday following speculation that Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty” on social media platforms, is still heavily invested in the video game retailer.Gill was at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze.Late Sunday the original Reddit account owned by Gill shared a screenshot that showed he may hold 5 million shares of GameStop that were worth $115.7 million as of Friday.It is unclear that the account poster is actually Gill, prompting buzz among Wall Street investors keenly monitoring the meme stock.
Worcesters Crust Bakeshop renovates Main Street location with new look, cozy vibe, more seating MassLive 2024-06-03 | Crust Bakeshop, a Worcester bakery and coffee shop that’s been a mainstay on Main Street for the past decade, recently refurbished its downtown location — adding fresh pops of color, expanded seating and other perks meant to open and enliven the space for more customers to enjoy. Learn more on MassLive. #worcester #massachusetts #bakery #cafe #renovation
Kyle Hudson on the Red Sox elite outfield defense, getting the most out of Jarren Duran & more MassLive 2024-06-03 | To start the week, Red Sox third base coach and outfield/baserunning instructor Kyle Hudson joins co-hosts Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam. Hudson discusses Boston's elite outfield defense to this point, plus how he gets the most out of players like Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu. Hudson also talks about his part in an infamous moment in Red Sox history and why he got into coaching in the first place.
PETA protester disrupts UMass Amherst chancellor first pitch at Fenway Park MassLive 2024-06-03 | A protester from PETA, or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, walked onto the field at Fenway Park on Friday, May 31 disrupting the first pitch by University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Javier Reyes. The protester was later escorted out of the ballpark by security.The animal rights activist organization opposes scientific experimentation on animals, namely monkeys, in UMass research facilities.Video courtesy of PETA.
Ranking Bostons Most Hated Sports Villains MassLive 2024-06-03 | MassLive columnists Karen Guregian and Matt Vautour discuss Boston’s most hated sports villains including Alan Eagleson, Kyrie Irving, Matt Cooke and John Henry. The two also look into who could be a more recent villain from the past year.
Red Carpet Live: Central 2024 prom MassLive 2024-06-03 | MassLive went live from the red carpet to chat with prom-goers at Central's 2024 prom at the Basketball Hall of Fame.masslive.com/prom/2024/06/springfield-central-2024-prom-at-basketball-hall-of-fame.html
Watch President Joe Biden confronted by Pro-Palestinian crowd at Rehobooth Beach MassLive 2024-06-02 | From The AP: President Joe Biden confronted by Pro-Palestinian crowd at Rehobooth BeachU.S. President Joe Biden while spending the weekend in Rehoboth Beach Delaware, went to a local church with his son Hunter Biden Saturday.Biden's son Hunter is headed to trial on federal gun charges in a case brought by his father’s Justice Department.The trial is set to open Monday in Delaware with jury selection.While at the church, footage showed a Pro-Palestinian crowd waiting on the other side of the street, demanding a ceasefire in the Mideast.When a reporter asked Biden about a possible ceasefire, the president declined to respond.
Muse Studios: The Future of self-based photography MassLive 2024-05-31 | Muse Studios gives customers an opportunity to experience one of the first Asian and Canadian influenced self-driven professional photography studios in the United States.
New England Patriots quarterback hierarchy and two wide receivers stand out at OTAs MassLive 2024-05-30 | Mark Daniels and Chris Mason have takeaways from New England's second OTA, with thoughts on uneven QB reps, two WRs who stood out, an unexpected visitor, and Jerod Mayo putting his own stamp on things.
Mark Daniels read Ron Wolfs book The Packer Way so you dont have to MassLive 2024-05-28 | Mark Daniels got a jump start on his summer reading and knocked out "The Packer Way" by Ron Wolf. With Chris Mason riding shotgun, Mark breaks down what he learned from Eliot Wolf's father and how the Patriots might try to emulate some of his "stepping stones" that led to a Super Bowl in Green Bay. There are a few principles that already apply.
The fashion of Boston Calling MassLive 2024-05-28 | Cowgirl hats to fringe to bright pink clothes were some of the highlights of outfits at Boston Calling.
The food of Boston Calling MassLive 2024-05-28 | With over 30 food vendors to choose from at Boston Calling, guests may be looking for that perfect festival food.
Boston Calling festival goers say to follow these tips to conquer the weekend MassLive 2024-05-28 | Whether you're a first time attendee or a returning veteran, here's what Boston Calling fans suggest to have the best time.
Reneé Rapp says she doesn’t hate Boston anymore during Boston Calling set MassLive 2024-05-25 | It is known that Reneé Rapp has a complicated relationship with Boston, but at Boston Calling on Friday, May 24, the singer let audience members know that she’s squashed her beef with the city (to an extent).masslive.com/boston/2024/05/renee-rapp-says-she-doesnt-hate-boston-anymore-during-boston-calling-set.html
Why three-time Super Bowl champion believes New England Patriots will surprise people in 2024 MassLive 2024-05-22 | Three-time Super Bowl champion James White joins Karen Guregian and Chris Mason to discuss all things Patriots. White weighs in on why the team could surprise some people in 2024, what Rhamondre Stevenson can do to take his game to the next level, and the Sirius XM host discusses Tom Brady and Bill Belichick joining him in the media world.
Guy Fieri talks about Boston’s food, roads and Dave Portnoy’s Celtics fandom MassLive 2024-05-22 | While in Boston for a Celtics game, MassLive caught up with Food Network star Guy Fieri about all things Boston, food and sports.
Highlights from the 2024 Haitian Flag Day celebration in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts MassLive 2024-05-17 | Local leaders and community members — hailing primarily from the Haitian diaspora community — celebrated Haitian Flag Day in downtown Worcester on Friday, May 17 with a flag raising and parade.
Watch golfer Scottie Scheffler get arrested en route to PGA Championship for traffic violation MassLive 2024-05-17 | From THE APVideo: ESPNMasters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not following police orders during a pedestrian fatality investigation.In a span of four hours, the top-ranked golfer in the world was arrested wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt, dressed in an orange jail shirt for his mug shot, returned to Valhalla Golf Club in golf clothes and made his 10:08 a.m. second-round tee time.“This morning, I was proceeding as directed by police officers,” he said in a statement released as he was warming up on the range. "It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do."
Dangerous jobs: U.S. prisoners often work without basic protections MassLive 2024-05-16 | AP Video Blas SanchezA sweeping Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers.These prisoners are being placed in dangerous jobs, sometimes with little or no training. They pick up trash along busy highways, fight wildfires, and operate heavy machinery. They work on industrial-sized farms, poultry and meat-processing plants tied to the supply chains of some of the world’s most iconic companies, from McDonald's to Walmart. But incarcerated workers and their families often have little or no recourse when things go wrong.
Hawaii model crowned Miss USA after previous winner, Utahs Noelia Voigt, resigned MassLive 2024-05-16 | From The AP:(Video from Hawaii News Now)Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023 on Wednesday, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned citing her mental health.Gankiewicz, a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit, will hold the title until August — the remainder of the pageant's term, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.“I am ready to make a positive impact with this organization that I hold dear to my heart," said Gankiewicz, of Maui, during a ceremony at the Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach.As the first runner-up, Gankiewicz was announced as the replacement for former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt, who stepped aside May 6.In a statement, Voigt thanked her fans and wrote, "Never compromise your physical and mental well-being.”Gankiewicz said she did not expect to suddenly become Miss USA."I'm just incredibly shocked and I cannot wait."She also said that during her time as Miss USA, she hopes to raise awareness of the plight of people who lost their homes in the massive wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii last year."This is exactly one of the reasons why I took this platform. It's been over nine months, and I feel like this is putting a spotlight back on the Lahaina fire. So I'm actually flying back to Maui for tomorrow, and I'm going to meet with the residents and ask them, what do you need for me now that I'm Miss USA? Now that I have this platform, what can I do to help bring more awareness?"Voigt, a former Miss Utah, was crowned in September 2023.Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, also resigned her title within days of Voigt's resignation in a shock to the Miss Universe Organization, which runs both pageants.Srivastava, the former Miss New Jersey Teen USA, wrote in a statement that her "personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization."
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show MassLive 2024-05-15 | From The AP (Courtesy of Fox Sports)A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, in what veteran handler Kaz Hosaka said would be his final time at the United States' most prestigious canine event. After 45 years of competing and two best in show dogs, he plans to retire.Sage notched the 11th triumph for poodles of various sizes at Westminster; only wire fox terriers have won more. The last miniature poodle to take the trophy was Spice, with Hosaka, in 2002.Sage bested six other finalists to take best in show. Second went to Mercedes, a German shepherd whose handler, Kent Boyles, also has shepherded a best in show winner before.Others in the final round included Comet, a shih tzu who won the big American Kennel Club National Championship last year; Monty, a giant schnauzer who arrived at Westminster as the nation’s top-ranked dog and was a Westminster finalist last year; Louis, an Afghan hound; Micah, a black cocker spaniel; and Frankie, a colored bull terrier.While Sage was going around the ring, a protester carrying a sign urging people to “boycott breeders” tried to climb in and was quickly intercepted by security personnel. Police and the animal rights group PETA said three demonstrators were arrested. Charges have not yet been decided.In an event where all competitors are champions in dog showing's point system, winning can depend on subtleties and a standout turn at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.Dogs first compete against others of their breed. Then the winner of each breed goes up against others in its “group.” The seven group winners meet in the final round.The best in show winner gets a trophy and a place in dog-world history, but no cash prize.The Westminster show, which dates to 1877, centers on the traditional purebred judging that leads to the best in show prize. But over the last decade, the club has added agility and obedience events open to mixed-breed dogs.And this year, the agility competition counted its first non-purebred winner, a border collie-papillon mix named Nimble.And Rosalind Kramer, the best in show judge, made a point of thanking "every dog, whether it’s a house dog or a show dog.“Because you make our lives whole.”
Biden calls Trump a loser says hes having trouble in ASAICS speech MassLive 2024-05-15 | From The AP:President Joe Biden spoke at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies' (ASAICS) 30th Annual Gala in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.Biden gave a fiery speech in which he referred to his predecessor ex-President Trump at various points."The first bill is the most comprehensive immigration reform bill in decades. It includes a pathway to citizenship for dreamers and expands the number of green cards, so many more families can build their American dream together. Unfortunately, those provisions are not included in the recent bipartisan border bill. That was the first bill I ever introduced when I became president. But this bill had majority. That bipartisan bill has majority support in the House and Senate. But I was told that other guy, that loser. I think he's having trouble," said Biden referring to Trump.Biden added, "we're protecting freedoms. That's in stark contrast to my predecessors view of and of you. Look, I'll never forget him lying about the pandemic, telling Americans to inject bleach into their skin. I wonder if he did it. Might explain some things, anyway."Biden touted how his administration has tried to get comprehensive immigration reform passed while Trump vilifies immigrants, "he says that immigrants are poisoning the blood of this country. Folks, that's not who we are. Diversity is our strength as a nation, it always has been and always will be."
Damien Woody feels comfortable with Patriots quarterback room; Defense will be a mosquito MassLive 2024-05-15 | Two-time Patriots Super Bowl champion Damien Woody joins MassLive's Karen Guregian to discuss New England's quarterback room, the defense and predicts what the AFC East will look like for the 2024 season.
Red Sox radio broadcaster Will Flemming on Bostons surprise start & tales from the broadcast booth MassLive 2024-05-14 | WEEI's Will Flemming joins the Fenway Rundown to talk about the dramatic improvement we've seen from Red Sox pitching, why fans haven't completely jumped on the bandwagon and his relationship with legendary broadcaster Joe Castiglione.
Education Earth Museum, specializing in cryptozoology and the paranormal, opens in Athol, Mass. MassLive 2024-05-13 | Check out this new Massachusetts museum where visitors can learn about cryptozoology, UFOs, and the paranormal alongside real-life science and animals. #massachusetts #cryptozoology #UFO #paranormal #museum Learn more on MassLive: masslive.com/entertainment/2024/05/this-mass-town-is-now-home-to-a-museum-of-cryptozoology-and-the-paranormal.html
Canadian wildfires cause hazy skies over United States (again) MassLive 2024-05-13 | From The APMinnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an Air Quality Alert for much of the state, including the Twin Cities on Monday.Winds pushed a band of heavy smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia south from Canada.The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a similar alert for the eastern part of the state. People with lung or heart disease and other sensitivities were advised to avoid heavy outdoor exertion.
Watch police rescue injured man in CT River after he hit cruiser, fled scene in Holyoke MassLive 2024-05-12 | From Mass. State Police:"On Friday, May 10, at approximately 8:10PM, the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing was patrolling the skies in the Holyoke area. Aboard MSP Air 2, Trooper Mark Giromini and Sergeant Eric Fairchild, overheard that an MSP cruiser had been struck while conducting a traffic stop. The vehicle that had been stopped for violations, without warning, reversed into the Trooper's cruiser and fled the area. The vehicle was quickly located abandoned near Saint Kolbe Drive in Holyoke. The crew of Air 2 began a survey of the area surrounding Saint Kolbe Drive and located a person ducking behind a wall along the bank of the Connecticut River. Utilizing the aircraft's forward looking infrared camera, Air 2 directed Holyoke officers and MSP Troopers to the person along the river bank. It was soon evident, the man was suffering from an injury and he began struggling in the water of the river. MSP and Holyoke officers deployed their water rescue throw-bags to help keep the man above water long enough to lower a life vest. Now in the water for some time, the man began to show signs of hypothermia. With the man close to going under, more than a dozen Holyoke Officers and MSP Troopers formed a chain to hoist the injured man to safety. The man, determined to be the suspect who fled the initial traffic stop, was rushed to a local hospital for treatment."
Light a joint and hang out at this BYO cannabis lounge in Massachusetts MassLive 2024-05-10 | A look into Worcester's The Summit Lounge at 116 Water St. — offering board games, plenty of smoking couches and glass for rent, The Summit Lounge is a place where you can hang out and enjoy your cannabis with likeminded people.When will Massachusetts allow cannabis lounges? It’s anyone’s guessmasslive.com/cannabis/2024/05/when-will-massachusetts-allow-cannabis-lounges-its-anyones-guess.htmlCannabis supply for hundreds of medical patients may run dry by fall. Here's what we know.masslive.com/cannabis/2024/05/cannabis-supply-for-hundreds-of-medical-patients-may-run-dry-by-fall-heres-what-we-know.html
Watch more than 30 pro-Palestinian protesters get arrested, camps get cleared at UPenn MassLive 2024-05-10 | Video: Chenyao Liu/The Daily Pennsylvanian and Molly Cohen/The Daily PennsylvanianFrom The AP:Police made more than 30 arrests as a pro-Palestinian tent encampment was dismantled at the University of Pennsylvania’s campus in Philadelphia, while another at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was also removed.The dismantling at Penn came around 5:30 a.m., as campus and Philadelphia police moved in to remove protesters from the encampment that had been in place for more than two weeks.School officials said protesters were given warnings and the chance to leave without being detained.About 33 people, including students and faculty members, were among those arrested without incident and charged with defiant trespass, the school said.Tensions have ratcheted up in standoffs with protesters on campuses across the United States and in Europe.
