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Chicago White Sox belt 4 home runs in a 6-5 victory against the New York Yankees in Game 1 of a doubleheader

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

The sky cleared up enough for the Chicago White Sox to resume their series with the New York Yankees.Instead of the haze the smoke from Canadian wildfires created, there were plenty of longballs during Game 1 of the doubleheader Thursday at Yankee Stadium.The Sox hit four home runs on their way to their fifth straight win, beating the Yankees 6-5.“Home runs were the name of the game,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said.Eloy Jiménez put them ahead with a two-run homer off Michael King in the seventh.“(I thought) ‘Just bring (Luis) Robert (Jr.) to home plate,’ ” Jiménez said. “Thank God I did.”Jake Burger, Robert and Yoán Moncada homered earlier for the Sox, who moved within three games of first place in the American League Central with the victory.The teams played two Thursday after Major League Baseball postponed Wednesday’s game because of what it called “clearly hazardous air quality.”Burger lined a t...

Matt Dermody’s resurfaced social media bigotry activity paints Red Sox in unflattering light

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

“Harassment and discrimination have no place within or around Major League Baseball – we must work together to build an even playing field for all those involved in our beloved game.”So reads the penultimate line of Major League Baseball’s official harassment policy.Yet anyone who’s spent time in or around the game, or is familiar with the league’s history, knows that there are often exceptions, especially when it might benefit the on-field product.The Red Sox made such a choice on Thursday night, when they deployed Matt Dermody to start their series finale in Cleveland. Faced with an injury-ravaged, underperforming pitching staff, they selected his contract from Triple-A Worcester, and opened the floodgates.Almost exactly two years ago, Dermody tweeted: “#PrideMonth. Homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God. They will go to hell. This is not my opinion, but the #Truth. Read 1 Corinthians 6:9. May we all examine our hearts, ask Jesus to for...

Masks are back as wildfire smoke pummels East Coast: ‘A very serious threat’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

Still have a stockpile of masks from the pandemic?They may come in handy this summer, as seen in cities along the East Coast this week with people again putting on masks to deal with the hazardous smoke from the raging Canadian wildfires.The smoke and haze conditions have drastically improved in Massachusetts since Tuesday, but meteorologists warn that the wildfire smoke could return in waves over the next several weeks.When those high concentrations of smoke come back, masks will help reduce peoples’ exposure to the PM2.5 air pollution from wildfires, according to John Rogan, professor of geography at Clark University in Worcester.“If people are outside, wearing masks during those hazardous air quality days will be important,” Rogan, whose recent research projects have involved mapping wildfire burn severity in southern California and southeastern Arizona, told the Herald on Thursday.He noted that N95 respirator masks offer far greater protection than cloth masks....

Trump calls documents indictment ‘warfare with the law’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

Former President Donald Trump came charging out with emails and social media posts after he said he’s being indicted over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.Related Articles Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president “This is warfare with the law,” Trump said in a video posted to the Truth Social platform. “It’s a hoax!”He added he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday at 3 p.m. NBC News is reporting Trump has been indicted on seven counts by a federal grand jury.“This is indeed a DARK DAY,” Trump added, ending with all caps. “We are a Country in serious and rapid Decline, but together we will Make America Great Again!” He added in an earlier post: “I am an innocent man. The Biden administration is totally corrupt.”Emails also flooded inboxes from both Trump and a Democratic PAC looking for political donations off the news that l...

Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

By ERIC TUCKER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL BALSAMO (Associated Press)MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday that he has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.The Justice Department did not immediately publicly confirm the indictment. But two people familiar with the situation who were not authorized to discuss it publicly said that the indictment included seven criminal counts. One of those people said Trump’s lawyers were contacted by prosecutors shortly before he announced on his Truth Social platform that he had been indicted.The indictment enmeshes the Justice Department in the most politically explosive prosecution in its long history. Its first case against a former president upends a Republican presidential primary that Trump is currently dominating, and any felon...

Central Catholic remains red hot at MVC rival Chelmsford’s expense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

HAVERHILL — So far the MIAA State Tournament is bringing out the best in Central Catholic.Lukasz Rondeau fired a complete-game shutout, allowing just three hits and striking out eight while the Central Catholic offense exploded for five runs in the fourth inning on its way to an 8-0 win over No. 13 Chelmsford on Thursday afternoon in the Division 1 baseball Round of 16 at Northern Essex Community College.Central Catholic will take on No. 21 Methuen in the quarterfinals Sunday at noon at Haverhill Stadium.“Lukasz got stronger as he went and the last four innings he was lights out,” Central Catholic coach John Sexton said. “He is typically someone where if you want to get him, you better get to him early. He was very good today.”Rondeau and Chelmsford’s Matthew Stuart were locked in a pitcher’s duel through the first three and a half innings, but in the home half of the fourth the Raiders broke through.A hit batter and two walks loaded the bases wit...

Silver Lake downs Grafton in Div. 2 softball

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

KINGSTON — Even with an early deficit, eighth-seeded Silver Lake battled back and never trailed after the first inning to advance to the Div. 2 softball quarterfinals.With a resilient bottom of the order, the Lakers came away with a 6-2 victory over No. 9 Grafton in the Div. 2 Round of 16 contest at Silver Lake Thursday afternoon.“What we’ve focused on this year is staying composed,” said Lakers coach Tony Pina about being able to shake off the early deficit. “Our highs don’t get too high and our lows don’t get too low.”Silver Lake (20-2) scored quickly after allowing a homer in the top of the first as a Madyson Bryan grounder to short scored Alanna Waters from third knotted the score 1-1.In the bottom of the second, junior captain Nina O’Neil led off the frame by reaching via a walk and sophomore Hannah Selig put two runners in scoring position with a double to left. Sophomore Kenna Slyker stepped up to the dish and hit the first pitch just over the left field foul pole...

SDPD officer shot in Chollas Creek

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego police officer was shot Thursday in the Chollas Creek neighborhood, and authorities have taken one person into custody in their search for the shooter.The shooting happened around 11:10 a.m. in the 5200 block of Wightman Street, police said. The incident started when the officer was behind a stolen white truck and tried to conduct a traffic stop, authorities said. The driver got out of the truck and started running, and the officer chased him into an apartment complex area. There, the man pulled out a gun and shot the officer, according to authorities.The officer was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. BMX star Pat Casey dies in crash at Ramona motocross track Police asked residents in the neighborhood to shelter in place while officers searched the area for a man considered to be "armed and dangerous." Police described the suspect as Hispanic, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, approxim...

Woman dies at Three Sisters Falls

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

DESCANSO, Calif. -- A woman fell to her death Thursday at a popular backcountry hiking trail in the Descanso area, authorities said.The fall was reported just before 10 a.m. at Three Sisters Falls, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.Authorities say the woman, believed to be in her mid-40s, died while crews were preparing to airlift her to a hospital. This Anza-Borrego cave system among largest in North America There is no suspicious activity connected to the fall, as the sheriff's department confirmed it was "just a terrible accident."The 4.5 mile-roundtrip trail was the site of a helicopter rescue last month when a 61-year-old hiker suffered an ankle injury. Other helicopter rescues have been reported at Three Sisters Falls throughout the years.

New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:39:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature on Thursday. “We want to make sure we are looking at slavery and its legacies,” said state Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages before the floor debate. “This is about beginning the process of healing our communities. There still is generational trauma that people are experiencing. This is just one step forward.”The state Assembly passed the bill about three hours after spirited debate on Thursday. The state Senate passed the measure hours later, and the bill will be sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration. New York is following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a reparations task force in 2020. That group recommended a formal apology from the state on its legacy of racism and discriminatory policies and the creation of an agency to provide a wide range of services for Blac...