Category: Boston Local

Those epic Patriots playoff games, helping boost restaurant and bar sales at the start of the year, are not walking through that door. And not nearly as many customers walked through local restaurants’ front doors in January, according to a federal economic report that blamed a popular health trend. Area restaurants had a slower-than-usual January,…

A recent nationwide round-up of 275 noncitizens convicted of sex offenses netted at least two in New England. “ICE is committed to protecting America through the arrest and removal of those who undermine public safety and disregard our laws,” said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner at the conclusion of the February…

A new Chicago White Sox ballpark in the South Loop is only a figment of someone’s imagination right now. But at least the news Wednesday that the Sox are in “serious talks” to build a downtown stadium in the area known as “the 78″ near Clark Street and Roosevelt Road gave us something to talk…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after losing a tire while taking off from San Francisco. Fire engines stood by at Los Angeles International Airport but weren’t needed, as the Boeing 777 made an uneventful landing and stopped about two-thirds of…

A bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House as lawmakers voice concerns about the potential for the platform to surveil and manipulate Americans. The measure gained the support of House Speaker Mike Johnson and could soon come up for…

New England Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo had three overriding priorities when he assumed the position on a full-time basis after the 2023 season. The first was to find a new head coach to replace Bruce Arena and the second was to land an experienced goalkeeper after MLS All-Star Djordje Petrovic decamped for the English…

The Patriots are getting a jump start on free agency by signing ex-Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor, a source told the Herald. Okorafor was released by the Steelers late last month after he had signed a three-year, $29.25 million contract extension in 2022. Okorafor, 26, started seven of 14 games last season for the Steelers…

By Christine Spolar | KFF Health News (TNS) Gun violence has exploded across the U.S. in recent years — from mass shootings at concerts and supermarkets to school fights settled with a bullet after the last bell. Nearly every day of 2024 so far has brought more violence. On Feb. 14, gunfire broke out at…

MENLO PARK, Calif. — A group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing “deep concern” over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts. The attorneys general called on Meta to do a better job preventing account takeovers —…

The Chicago Bears announced the hiring of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on Tuesday, but they have work to do to fill out their coaching staff. On Saturday, they named a defensive coordinator in Eric Washington. The former Buffalo Bills assistant head coach and defensive line coach previously coached with the Bears from 2008-10 under Lovie…

While Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus fills out his coaching staff, general manager Ryan Poles and the front office are preparing for the NFL scouting combine ahead of a potentially momentous draft with the Nos. 1 and 9 picks. As he does every Wednesday, the Tribune’s Brad Biggs tackles reader questions in the Bears mailbag….

Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez | (TNS) KFF Health News Republican lawmakers in several states have resurrected and expanded the fight over whether transgender people may use bathrooms and other facilities that do not match their sex assigned at birth. At least one bill goes so far as making it a crime for a transgender person to…

Kevin Hardy | Stateline.org (TNS) EMERSON, Neb. — Corliss Hassler rushes in the front door of Post 60 Market and heads straight for the produce case. “I’m back,” she announces. It’s around lunchtime, but it’s already her second trip in today — this time, she’s picking up a few items for the Friday fish fry at…

Ebony Williams | (TNS) The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Puerto Rico is home to vibrant music, culture, history, authentic cuisine and stunning beaches. It’s no wonder it landed on U.S. News and World Report’s list of best beach destinations in the Caribbean for 2024. The beautiful island lives up to its nickname, Isla de Encanto, the Island…

Matt Shaw understands the value in defensive versatility. It’s the same messaging second baseman Nico Hoerner delivered to Shaw and other 12 Chicago Cubs prospects while meeting with them during the organization’s annual development camp at Wrigley Field last week. Hoerner explained how much it helped that he was able to play multiple infield positions…

Burlesque superstar Dita Von Teese has revived the stage at the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas in Nevada by paying homage to the long-running, classic Las Vegas showgirl revue, “Jubilee!,” while adding her own brand of sophisticated humor, glamour and the seductive art of the strip tease. “Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue” includes…

One of the simplest Spanish delicacies is a tapa called Pimientos de Padrón, small, flavorful green peppers that are blistered in olive oil over high heat and sprinkled with coarse salt. That’s it. The popularity of this tapa over centuries is a testament to what makes Spanish food so special: its simplicity. A few simple…

UMass Memorial Health and Google Cloud will use artificial intelligence to find the best treatments for patients with heart disease. Source link