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Heat advisory in effect, heat emergency declared in Boston as warm weather sets in

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

A heat advisory took effect for most of southern New England Thursday as the region enters a series of several days with expected hot weather. Heat advisories are scheduled to return on Friday and Saturday, encompassing all of Connecticut and Rhode Island as well as most of Massachusetts, southern New Hampshire, southern Vermont and portions of Maine. The advisories come as temperatures are forecast to push past 90 degrees, with head index, feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in some spots.Indeed, Thursday saw a feels like temperature of 102 degrees in Norwood and 103 degrees in Nashua, New Hampshire. Officials have shared tips to stay safe during the heat advisory, including advice to limit outdoor activities, seek shade and stay hydrated. In Boston, the splash pad on the Rose Kennedy Greenway was busy Thursday afternoon with community members jumping at an opportunity to cool off. Nearby, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission had rolled out a wat...

Berklee musicians jazz up Blue Line commute, to perform at stations through August

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

Students and alumni from the Berklee College of Music were playing some jazz tunes for Blue Line riders Thursday morning.The trio performed at the entrance of the Wonderland T station as part of an effort to liven up the commute for Blue Line riders this summer.“We decided it would be a cool idea to play at the T this morning just to brighten everyone’s day,” Berklee student Liz Sinn said.Students will be performing at the Wonderland T station every Thursday morning and outside the Aquarium station every Tuesday evening.  The performances are scheduled through the end of August, timing with the Sumner Tunnel closure.

Orange Line service resumes after disabled train prompts switch to shuttle buses between Oak Grove and Wellington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Wellington stations has resumed after a disabled train forced passengers to switch to shuttle buses on Thursday.According to the MBTA, the train appeared to break down at Malden Center sometime before 3:20 p.m., prompting the switch to buses.By 4:30 p.m., shuttles were being phased out after rail service was restored, according to the transportation authority.https://twitter.com/MBTA/status/1684661590727999488

Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks, says family is ‘safe and healthy’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

By GREG BEACHAM (AP Sports Writer)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bronny James has been discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is resting at home, three days after the 18-year-old son of LeBron James went into cardiac arrest.Dr. Merije Chukumerije, a consulting cardiologist for Bronny James, said in a statement issued by the hospital Thursday that James was “successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest” thanks to “the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff” after the incident Monday at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center, where James was participating in basketball practice.“He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable. Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting. Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilien...

Bronny James discharged from hospital, LeBron James addresses collapse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

NBA superstar LeBron James finally addressed his son Bronny James’ terrifying collapse during a Monday workout in southern California — shortly before the 18-year-old phenom was released from a Los Angeles hospital.“I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and prayers,” the 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward tweeted. “We feel you and I’m so grateful. Everyone doing great.”His 18-year-old son suffered a cardiac arrest during a morning practice session with the University of Southern California Trojans team he recently joined as a freshman.“We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love,” LeBron James told supporters. “Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!”LeBron James has said he hopes to someday play with his son in the NBA. How Monday’s medical episode may impact Bronny James’ ba...

Celtics salary cap implications after Jaylen Brown’s historic supermax contract

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

The Boston Celtics are evading the NBA’s daunting second apron by a hair — though they’ll have to make some tough roster decisions next summer if they’re going to avoid the pitfalls of the collective bargaining agreement’s newest wrinkles.The Celtics signed Jaylen Brown to the richest contract in NBA history — a five-year, $304 million deal — and with Jayson Tatum’s presumptive supermax extension set to kick in in 2025, Boston is set to commit a large chunk of its payroll to the top-two players on a championship-contending roster.Factor in the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis, who has three years worth $96 million remaining on his contract, and the Celtics will be committing close to 78% of their salary cap to the top three players on the roster.That’s before Tatum’s supermax — loosely projected to pay $57 million in Year 1 and close to $334 million over the five-year life of the contract — kicks in in 2025.It&...

Ticker: Economy grows at surprise 2.4% rate; Jobless claims hit 5-month low

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

The U.S. economy surprisingly accelerated to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates resulting from the Federal Reserve.Thursday’s estimate from the Commerce Department indicated that the gross domestic product — the economy’s total output of goods and services — picked up from the 2% growth rate in the January-March quarter. Last quarter’s expansion was well above the 1.5% annual rate that economists had forecast.Driving last quarter’s growth was a burst of business investment. Excluding housing, business spending surged at a 7.7% annual rate, the fastest such pace since early 2022. Companies plowed more money into factories and equipment. Increased spending by state and local governments also helped fuel the economy’s expansion in the April-June quarter.“This is a strong report, confirming that this economy continues to largely shrug off the Fed’s aggress...

Justice Department investigating Memphis police practices, months after Tyre Nichols’ death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

By ADRIAN SAINZ and JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press)MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday it is investigating the patterns and practices of the police department in Memphis, Tennessee, nearly seven months after the violent beating of Tyre Nichols by five officers after a traffic stop strengthened nationwide calls for police reform. The in-depth federal probe adds more scrutiny to a city dealing with the aftermath of Nichols’ killing and answers long-standing calls for such an investigation from critics of the way police treat minorities.Federal authorities will look collectively at the Memphis Police Department’s use of force and stops, searches and arrests, and whether it engages in discriminatory policing.Even in the majority Black city of Memphis, the police department may be disproportionately focusing its traffic enforcement on Black drivers, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division, who announ...

Hot Property: Spread out in roomy Cambridge reno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

Local developers Boardman + Company — the founder is a lifelong resident of Cambridge — have another meticulous renovation on the market, this time in the heart of Central Square.The 1902 historic mansard at 15 Pleasant Street has been transformed into luxury residences, including unit 1, currently on the market for $2,335,000. It even has an off-street parking spot.Attention to detail is everywhere, starting with the vestibule where you’ll find a spacious double closet and heated floors. Imagine kicking off your winter boots and stepping onto warm tile in the middle of January.From there, an open floor plan unfolds to include a living and dining area accented with subtle wainscoting around the window frames and a crisp kitchen illuminated by a bank of bay windows.Luxe Thermador appliances, an oversized eat-in island, and clean lines allow the kitchen to work hard for home chefs while blending in perfectly with the home’s serene aesthetic.The three-bedroom residence includes two bed...

A summer road trip along Maine’s coastline will feed your soul and steal your heart

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:34 GMT

Jaclyn Jermyn | for the Chicago TribuneI don’t know what made my parents pack up the family in 2002 and spend our summer vacation in a small Maine town we had no connections to, but I have spent every summer since convinced there is no better place to be than Maine.One of the most rural of the United States, Maine has a prevailing sense of rugged beauty knitting together the hardworking, historic towns that dot the state’s 3,500 miles of coastline. A road trip along the coast between Portland and Acadia National Park offers no shortage of stunning views, good eats and plenty of reasons why the state has long been called Vacationland.Starting your journey in Portland, it’s easy to see how the city’s long life as a fishing and manufacturing center has melded into the current tourist economy. Think cobblestone streets, brick factories repurposed into shops and restaurants, and historic houses turned into eclectic hotels like Blind Tiger Guest House (163 Danforth St., Portland; larkhote...