Mega Millions jackpot now $970M; Powerball up to $730M
DES MOINES, Iowa — Lottery players will have another shot at the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history after Tuesday night’s drawing didn’t turn up a winner. The Mega Millions top prize climbed to an estimated $970 million, the biggest jackpot in more...
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge. The...
5,074 COVID-19 cases, 75 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 5,074 confirmed COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the statewide total to 438,371 since the start of the pandemic. State health officials also added 75 new confirmed COVID-19-related deaths to...
Gov. Charlie Baker vetoes sweeping climate change bill
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a sweeping climate change bill Thursday, just days after top Democratic lawmakers on Beacon Hill vowed to immediately refile and pass it again if the Republican refused to sign the legislation. The bill had been approved earlier this...
Massachusetts sending up to 500 National Guard members to Washington, DC
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker is sending up to 500 members of the Massachusetts National Guard to Washington, D.C., to assist in providing security surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. They are expected to depart within days, the administration...Boston, US
30°F
The Pack