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Council President calls for Mass and Cass camp to be cleared ‘immediately’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

A group of city councilors have redoubled their efforts to get the city’s health commission to declare a state of emergency in response to the crime and addiction crisis at the Mass and Cass area in the South End.“There are matters within the purview of the Boston Public Health Commission that could help ameliorate the unacceptable conditions in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, such as declaring the State of Emergency rather than continued delay,” said Council President Ed Flynn along with Councilors Erin Murphy, Frank Baker, and Michael Flaherty in a letter Sunday.The letter appeared hours after Flynn spoke on the airwaves declaring that the tents in the addiction zone need to come down “immediately” while the city acts to address the humanitarian crisis there.“What’s happening at Mass at Cass is violence is continuing, women are exploited, there is major drug dealing, there is someone that was killed recently — that was stabbed and pronounced dead — ther...

3 takeaways from the Chicago White Sox-Detroit Tigers series, including elimination from playoff contention

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

The Chicago White Sox had a run in and the bases loaded with one out in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at Comerica Park.Trailing by one, Yasmani Grandal hit a grounder with a 102.4 exit velocity back up the middle. The ball skipped off the mound and to Tigers shortstop Zach McKinstry to start an inning-ending double play.It was another one of those days for the Sox, who lost 3-2 in front of 18,223.Starter Jesse Scholtens pitched well, allowing three runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and two walks in five innings. All three runs came during the third inning and the Sox couldn’t string enough together offensively to complete a comeback.The Sox dropped two of three in the series and went 2-4 on the road trip.Here are three takeaways from the three days at Comerica Park.1. The Sox officially reach the elimination marker.With Sunday’s defeat, the Sox were officially mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.While it didn’t cost th...

Tom Brady to be inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame in June

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

FOXBORO — Owner Robert Kraft announced Sunday while honoring Tom Brady at halftime of the Patriots’ season opener against the Eagles that the team is waiving its four-year waiting period and inducting the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback into the Pats hall of fame next spring.The ceremony will take place June 12, 2024 inside Gillette Stadium. It’s the first time a Patriots Hall of Fame induction will take place at Gillette Stadium. Recent hall of fame ceremonies have been conducted outside the team’s hall of fame at Patriots Place.The greatest of all time is heading to @TheHall.@TomBrady | #ForeverNE pic.twitter.com/q3AX06Jig7— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 10, 2023Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots vs. Eagles inactives: Three offensive starters out in Week 1 New England Patriots | NFL notes: Can Tom Brady’s return spark Patriots’ search for a new identity? New England Patriot...

TIFF’23: Tautuktavuk (What We See) depicts recovery through cultural pride

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

The COVID-19 pandemic was a tremendously rough experience for everyone, but especially those in isolated communities. Few resources coming in, every member of the community forced to stay far apart from everyone else. With human connection, it made the burden of isolation a little easier.Tautuktavuk was a genuine treat to watch. Two Inuit sisters separated by the COVID-19 pandemic take to Zoom to heal, in this beautiful cinéma verité piece. #TIFF23— James Mackin @ TIFF 23 (@JamesMackin10) September 10, 2023Tautuktavuk, also known as What We See, is a beautiful Inuit film that depicts the inherent need for human connection. The film’s two stars, Carol Kunnuk (from the Journals of Knud Rasmussen) and Lucy Tulugarjuk (from Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner), co-directed this film. The story, of two sisters separated by the COVID-19 pandemic, was based on their interactions during the pandemic. One sister moved to Montreal shortly before the pandemic began, while the other remaine...

Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison dies in Texas at age 59

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Charlie Robison, the Texas singer-songwriter whose rootsy anthems made the country charts until he was forced to retire after complications from a medical procedure left him unable to sing, died on Sunday. He was 59.Robison died at a hospital in San Antonio after suffering cardiac arrest and other complications, according to a family representative.Robison launched his music career in the late 1980s, playing in local Austin bands like Two Hoots and a Holler before forming his own Millionaire Playboys. In 1996, he released his solo debut, “Bandera,” named for the Texas Hill Country town where his family has had a ranch for generations.When he was approached by Sony in 1998, Robison signed with its Lucky Dog imprint, which was devoted to rawer country. His 2001 album “Step Right Up” produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”In 2018, Robison announced that he had permanently lost the ability to sing following a surgical procedure on his throat. &#...

End may be in sight for Phoenix’s historic heat wave of 110-degree-plus weather

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — A historic heat wave continues to stifle Phoenix — but the end may finally be in sight for residents of Arizona’s largest city.The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 107 degrees Fahrenheit (41.7 degrees Celsius) on Monday and 102 F (38.8 C) on Tuesday.“I hate to say, ‘Yes, this will be the last,’ but it’s more than likely that will be the case — this will be our last stretch of 110s this summer,” said Chris Kuhlman of the National Weather Service in Phoenix.An excessive heat warning was expected to expire at 8 p.m. Sunday.Meteorologists said Phoenix reached 112 F (44.4 C) by early afternoon Sunday and could top out at 114 F (45.5 C) for the second consecutive day.Either way, it eclipsed the previous record of 111 F (43.8 C) for the date, set in 1990. It also marked the 55th day this year that the official reading at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport reached at least 110 F (43.3 C). The city eclipsed the previous record of 53 days — set in 2020 — when it hit 11...

Michigan State suspends coach Mel Tucker after allegations he sexually harassed a rape survivor

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

Michigan State suspended football coach Mel Tucker without pay on Sunday, less than 24 hours after allegations became public in a USA Today report that he sexually harassed activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy during a phone call last year.University President Teresa K. Woodruff and athletic director Alan Haller announced the suspension pending the results of an outside investigation into the allegations.The university hired a Title IX attorney to investigate Tracy’s complaint and the investigation concluded on July 25. A hearing is scheduled for the week of Oct. 5 determine if Tucker violated the school’s sexual harassment and exploitation policy.When the investigative report was finished, Tucker was told not to have contact with Tracy and that Haller would increase his oversight of him and the program, Haller said at a news conference Sunday evening.Haller said he didn’t immediately suspend Tucker in July because the entire process of the investigation was not compl...

River Forest kids make Sept. 11 a day of action

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

RIVER FOREST, Ill. — A group of River Forest kids are making Sept. 11 a day of action instead of a day of sadness.On Sunday, they set up for Lemon-Aid 9/11 on Boonie Brae Place. 64 Fall Festivals and events coming to Chicagoland this autumn Teenagers are in charge and they work to create a family-friendly experience, with popcorn and baked goods.They have kids' activities, live entertainment and ways to honor the lives lost.All of the money will help a youth summer internship program for Proviso Youth and a mentorship program in Oak Park middle schools.

Kids, Chicago first responders come together for day of fishing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

CHICAGO — First responders and kids from Chicago's Austin neighborhood spent Sunday fishing.About 100 kids got free rods, reels and lessons from Chicago police officers and firefighters who were willing to share their love of the sport. ‘Braids and Brilliance:’ Black girls learn empowerment and entrepreneurship Doug Aller with New Concept Benefit Group, a company that does financial planning for first responders, came up with the idea one day while sitting in traffic and seeing students leaving school.For the third year, the event lured kids outdoors in hopes they'll start a new hobby and learn about the importance of protecting the environment.The event also gives children a chance to see officers and firefighters in a new light.

Would you let mosquitoes feed on you in the name of science?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:01:45 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — It's lunchtime at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District and a colony of sabethes cyaneus — also known as the paddle-legged beauty for its feathery appendages and iridescent coloring — find their way to Ella Branham.“They're not very aggressive and they're kind of picky eaters,” said Branham, a technician, as she exhaled into a glass tank to attract the insects to the carbon dioxide in her breath. “So I'll be feeding them with my arm.”Branham had volunteered to let the South American mosquitoes feed on her blood so they can produce eggs and maintain the colony for education and research at the lab in the Salt Lake City district. It's one of the many mosquito control districts around the United States that seek to hold in check one of the world's deadliest animals — one well-positioned to thrive as climate change fosters a warmer and wetter environment.Mosquitoes can carry viruses including dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika. They are e...