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Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs
Read full article: Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champsWith Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell didnāt panic.
Mitchell scores 41, Cavaliers overcome 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics 123-116
Read full article: Mitchell scores 41, Cavaliers overcome 22-point deficit to beat the Celtics 123-116Donovan Mitchell had 41 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally from 22 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 123-116 in the final regular-season meeting of the Eastern Conferenceās top two teams.
Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover
Read full article: Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeoverAward-winning singe-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump took office.
After helping Canada to 4 Nations title, Avs trio will meet team in Nashville to resume playoff push
Read full article: After helping Canada to 4 Nations title, Avs trio will meet team in Nashville to resume playoff pushThe Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for not attending practice on Friday.
4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action
Read full article: 4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting actionCanadaās 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off set single-game hockey betting records.
Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028
Read full article: Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether itās through expansion or bringing in a current team that wants to move.
US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations title
Read full article: US GM Bill Guerin says he would welcome Trump when Americans play Canada for 4 Nations titleThe general manager of the U.S. team in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament said he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to the championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night.
Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
Read full article: Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournamentThe Canadian national anthem was lightly booed by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday in apparent payback for the jeering of āThe Star-Spangled Bannerā during the opening rounds in Montreal last week.
Musk says he'll withdraw $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI if ChatGPT maker remains nonprofit
Read full article: Musk says he'll withdraw $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI if ChatGPT maker remains nonprofitElon Musk says he will abandon his $97.4 billion offer to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI if the ChatGPT maker drops its plan to convert into a for-profit company.
Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury
Read full article: Canada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injuryCanada defenseman Shea Theodore is out for the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury.
Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source says
Read full article: Nick Pivetta agrees to $55 million, 4-year contract with San Diego Padres, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Nick Pivetta has agreed to a backloaded $55 million, four-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
Jayson Tatum scores 33, Celtics hold Heat to 34% shooting and roll to 103-85 win
Read full article: Jayson Tatum scores 33, Celtics hold Heat to 34% shooting and roll to 103-85 winJayson Tatum scored 33 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 17 and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Miami Heat 103-85 on Monday night.
Judge blocks Trump administration attempt to cap medical research spending after states sue
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump administration attempt to cap medical research spending after states sueA U.S. district court judge temporarily blocked the Trump administrationās effort to cap medical research after attorneys general from 22 states filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the plan.
Anthony Davis won't make Dallas debut in Mavericks' NBA Finals rematch against Boston Celtics
Read full article: Anthony Davis won't make Dallas debut in Mavericks' NBA Finals rematch against Boston CelticsMavericks coach Jason Kidd ruled center Anthony Davis out for Thursday nightās NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics.
14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston club
Read full article: 14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston clubTwo young figure skaters, two of their parents and two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches were among those killed after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River.
Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
Read full article: Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England and gives Maine fans a show against BC
Read full article: Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England and gives Maine fans a show against BCDuke freshman Cooper Flagg wonāt be making it all the way up to Maine, so his fans trekked to Chestnut Hill on Saturday night to see the likely No. 1 overall draft pick play Boston College in his only game in New England this season.
76ers' Joel Embiid fined $75,000 for obscene gestures during victory over Celtics
Read full article: 76ers' Joel Embiid fined $75,000 for obscene gestures during victory over CelticsPhiladelphia center Joel Embiid was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Friday for making obscene gestures during the first half of the the 76ersā 118-114 road victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday.
Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
Read full article: Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over CelticsJoel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Italy's privacy watchdog fines OpenAI for ChatGPT's violations in collecting users personal data
Read full article: Italy's privacy watchdog fines OpenAI for ChatGPT's violations in collecting users personal dataItalyās data protection authority says it has fined OpenAI $15.6 million after wrapping up a probe into the collection of personal data by its generative artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.
Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out ref for technical calls on himself, Joe Mazzulla in loss to Bulls
Read full article: Celtics' Jaylen Brown calls out ref for technical calls on himself, Joe Mazzulla in loss to BullsCeltics forward Jaylen Brown took issue with back-to-back technical fouls called on coach Joe Mazzulla and himself late in the fourth quarter of Bostonās 117-108 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women's soccer team. Not everyone is happy
Read full article: Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women's soccer team. Not everyone is happyBoston is planning to renovate a crumbling stadium in one of the city's most diverse neighborhoods for its new professional women's soccer team.
Two charged in connection with Iran-backed drone strike that killed 3 US troops in the Middle East
Read full article: Two charged in connection with Iran-backed drone strike that killed 3 US troops in the Middle EastTwo men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a drone attack in Jordan that killed three American troops early this year and injured dozens of other servicemembers.
OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts people
Read full article: OpenAI releases AI video generator Sora but limits how it depicts peopleOpenAI has publicly released its new artificial intelligence video generator Sora but wonāt let most users depict people as it monitors for patterns of misuse.
Judge dismisses charges against Karen Read supporter who scattered rubber ducks and fake $100 bills
Read full article: Judge dismisses charges against Karen Read supporter who scattered rubber ducks and fake $100 billsA Massachusetts judge has dismissed witness intimidation and criminal harassment charges against a backer of Karen Read who admitted placing dozens of yellow rubber ducks and fake $100 bills around town.
Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river
Read full article: Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston riverWildlife rescuers are rushing to tend to dozens of geese and ducks that were soaked in oil after a spill in a Boston river.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissions
Read full article: Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in elite high school admissionsThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Boston parents who claimed a temporary admissions exam policy for the cityās elite high schools discriminated against white students and those of Asian descent.
Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source says
Read full article: Baltimore Orioles reach $49.5M, 3-year deal with OF Tyler O'Neill, AP source saysA person familiar with the negoatiations says the Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a $49.5 million, three-year contract with outfielder Tyler OāNeill.
Boston City Council member is arrested on fraud and theft charges
Read full article: Boston City Council member is arrested on fraud and theft chargesA Boston city councilor has been arrested on federal fraud charges, accused of funneling part of an inflated bonus payment to a staffer to whom she was related into her own pockets during an exchange at a City Hall bathroom.
Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
Read full article: Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streak
Read full article: Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland's 15-game win streakThe defending NBA champions held off the leagueās hottest team, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season.
Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointments
Read full article: Bruins fire coach Jim Montgomery after slow start in regular season follows playoff disappointmentsThe Boston Bruins have fired coach Jim Montgomery after losing 12 of their first 20 games.
Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across state
Read full article: Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle stubborn brush fires across stateFirefighters in Massachusetts are continuing to battle stubborn brush fires across the state with officials urging residents to take precautions to help avoid sparking new blazes.
NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuries
Read full article: NHL union will form committee to help players better understand traumatic brain injuriesThe NHLPA will form an advisory committee to help hockey players better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the damage that concussions can do to the brain.
ChatGPT will now work as a search engine as OpenAI partners with some news outlets
Read full article: ChatGPT will now work as a search engine as OpenAI partners with some news outletsOpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news and other timely information.
Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row
Read full article: Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a rowThe Boston Celtics tied the NBA record by making 29 3-pointers in their victory over the New York Knicks.
Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109
Read full article: Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109Jayson Tatum continued Bostonās Banner 18 celebration by scoring 37 points and making eight of the Celticsā NBA record-tying 29 3-pointers as Boston ran away with a 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on opening night.
Bennett scores twice, Panthers open their title defense by getting past rival Bruins 6-4
Read full article: Bennett scores twice, Panthers open their title defense by getting past rival Bruins 6-4Sam Bennett scored twice, Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup championship by topping the Boston Bruins 6-4 on Tuesday in the opener for both teams.
Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballot
Read full article: Gun activists say they are aiming to put Massachusetts gun law repeal on 2026 ballotMassachusetts gun advocates say they have gathered enough signatures to place a question on the 2026 ballot to repeal the state's sweeping new gun law.
Steward Health Care CEO files a lawsuit against a US Senate panel over contempt resolution
Read full article: Steward Health Care CEO files a lawsuit against a US Senate panel over contempt resolutionSteward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre has filed a lawsuit against a U.S. Senate committee that pursued contempt charges against him for failing to appear before the panel despite being issued a subpoena.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
Read full article: Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done itA study out in Science this month finds that states' attempts to cut the amount of food waste going into landfills are rarely succeeding.
Large police presence at funeral for Massachusetts recruit who died during training exercise
Read full article: Large police presence at funeral for Massachusetts recruit who died during training exerciseA large law enforcement presence has turned out in Worcester to honor a state police recruit who died after becoming unresponsive during a training exercise.
JetBlue will imitate bigger and more successful rivals by opening airport lounges at JFK, Boston
Read full article: JetBlue will imitate bigger and more successful rivals by opening airport lounges at JFK, BostonJetBlue Airways plans to open its first airport lounges as part of a plan to get more business from premium travelers.
Jane's Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracas
Read full article: Jane's Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracasThe alternative rock band Janeās Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro.
Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work
Read full article: Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning workHotel housekeepers have for years waged a fierce battle to restore automatic daily room cleaning that was scaled back at many properties during the coronavirus pandemic.
Danny Jansen plays for both teams in Blue Jays-Red Sox game, an MLB first
Read full article: Danny Jansen plays for both teams in Blue Jays-Red Sox game, an MLB firstRed Sox catcher Danny Jansen became the first player in Major League Baseball history to appear in the same game for both teams when he took the field for Boston in the resumption of a rain-delayed game he started for Toronto back in June.
Double Duty: For Danny Jansen, playing for both teams in same game is chance at baseball history
Read full article: Double Duty: For Danny Jansen, playing for both teams in same game is chance at baseball historyBoston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is enjoying his odd slice of baseball history as he prepares to become the first major league player ever to appear in the same game for both teams.
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flight
Read full article: Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during Boston to Dublin flightA former NFL player accused of drunkenly hitting one man and urinating on another during a flight from Boston to Dublin has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan
Read full article: Red Sox OF Jarren Duran issues apology after directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fanBoston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has apologized for directing a homophobic slur at a heckling fan during a 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros.
Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildings
Read full article: Harvard rebuffs protests and won't remove Sackler name from two buildingsHarvard University has decided against removing from campus buildings the name of a family whose company makes the powerful painkiller OxyContin, despite protest from parents whose children fatally overdosed.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'
Read full article: Elon Musk sues OpenAI, renewing claims ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'Elon Musk has filed a second lawsuit against OpenAI and two founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.
Pope Francis' main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal SeƔn O'Malley, retires as archbishop of Boston
Read full article: Pope Francis' main adviser on clergy abuse, Cardinal SeĆ”n O'Malley, retires as archbishop of BostonPope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal SeĆ”n OāMalley as archbishop of Boston and named the current bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, Richard Henning, to replace him as leader of one of the most important Catholic archdioceses in the United States.
Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitals
Read full article: Massachusetts governor says Steward Health Care must give 120-day notice before closing hospitalsGov. Maura Healey says she is pressing Steward Health Care to adhere to a state Department of Public Health regulation that hospital owners must give 120 days notice before any medical facility can close in Massachusetts.
OpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine that could compete with Google
Read full article: OpenAI tests ChatGPT-powered search engine that could compete with GoogleOpenAI is testing a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news and other timely information.
Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's Hospital
Read full article: Woman gets probation for calling in hoax bomb threat at Boston Children's HospitalA Massachusetts woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for calling in a fake bomb threat at Boston Childrenās Hospital as it faced a barrage of harassment over its surgical program for transgender youths.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary War
Read full article: Archeologists find musket balls fired during 1 of the first battles in the Revolutionary WarArcheologists with the National Park Service say they have found musket balls that date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.
Boston lawyer once named 'most eligible bachelor' is sentenced to 5-10 years for raping 21-year-old
Read full article: Boston lawyer once named 'most eligible bachelor' is sentenced to 5-10 years for raping 21-year-oldA former Boston lawyer and prosecutor who was once named one of People magazineās most eligible bachelors has been sentenced to between five and 10 years in state prison for rape.
Former Boston and Chicago marathon winner Lawrence Cherono banned for doping and fake documents
Read full article: Former Boston and Chicago marathon winner Lawrence Cherono banned for doping and fake documentsA Kenyan runner who won the Boston and Chicago marathons has been banned for seven years for doping and trying to use fake documents to explain his failed drug test.
Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws
Read full article: Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic lawsDoorDash says itās stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities.
Karen Readās defense team says jurors were unanimous on acquitting her of murder
Read full article: Karen Readās defense team says jurors were unanimous on acquitting her of murderDefense lawyers for Karen Read say jurors unanimously concluded she was not guilty of murder or leaving the scene of a deadly accident, and were deadlocked on the remaining manslaughter charge before a mistrial was declared.
Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction
Read full article: Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunctionAmtrak rail service between New York and Boston has been restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction.
Feds accuse Hallandale Beach man of shipping prohibited scientific equipment to Russia
Read full article: Feds accuse Hallandale Beach man of shipping prohibited scientific equipment to RussiaFederal authorities arrested a Belarusian national living in South Florida over the weekend after they said he illegally arranged the shipment of a sensitive piece of scientific equipment to Russia.
European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
Read full article: European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and GoogleThe European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoftās multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.
Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade
Read full article: Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with paradeThe Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city.
Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to Boston
Read full article: Kyrie Irving sounds ready to keep chasing titles in Dallas after NBA Finals loss to BostonKyrie Irving sounds as if he wants to stay in Dallas in the long term after the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in five games in the NBA Finals.
Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversary
Read full article: Undersea explorers mark a tragic day. Things to know about the Titan disaster anniversaryUnanswered questions linger a year after the implosion of the Titan submersible during its deep-sea voyage to the wreckage of the Titanic.
Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship
Read full article: Doncic and Irving can't deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championshipDallas needed Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to be at their best in Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.
Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
Read full article: Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championshipThe Boston Celticsā catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters.
Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'
Read full article: Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'A bill aimed at outlawing ārevenge pornā has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, a move advocates say was long overdue.
Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into a 3-0 hole after losing to Celtics again in NBA Finals
Read full article: Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into a 3-0 hole after losing to Celtics again in NBA FinalsLuka Doncic fouled at when the Dallas Mavericks were making a furious comeback attempt in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title
Read full article: Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA titleJoe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions.