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Boston community, faith leaders discuss concerns about string of violence, call on city for help

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

Community and faith leaders revealed a set of findings and new calls for action on Thursday in response to a recent string of violent incidents in Boston. Leaders have been sounding the alarm in recent weeks, with some criticizing city officials and pushing for change. Leaders have also continued to meet, focused on expressing concerns and finding solutions. Speaking this week, Rev. Kevin Peterson of the New Democracy Coalition said Boston is facing a “triangle of death” impacting its Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury neighborhoods, where Peterson noted eight murders over the past eight weeks.The Black community, the coalition said, remains in a state of trauma in relation to this ongoing violence. “We would be a more functional city if we could have regular engagement with law enforcement in order to address problems like this,” Peterson said. Peterson continued, warning Boston could be headed for a record-breaking year of homicides if the current rate continues. “If we’re...

Passenger describes efforts to subdue man who disrupted flight to Boston

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

One of several passengers who helped subdue a Leominster man accused of trying to open an exit door before attacking a flight attendant recently recalled the tense moments aboard the United Airlines flight to Boston on Sunday. Jeff Neil of Exeter, NH spoke to 7NEWS on Thursday, hours after Francisco Severo Torres was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation following a court appearance. Neil said he opted to make a move to subdue Torres when “it was clear that he was not going to calm down.”Cell phone video of the incident shows Torres shouting threats before rushing toward flight attendants. Prosecutors have said Torres tried to stab a flight attendant with a broken spoon. Prosecutors said flight attendants previously became aware of issues after officials said Torres allegedly tampered with a plane door.Neil said he stepped into the plane’s aisle as the situation escalated. He said Torres backed away from him, charging at flight attendants instead.“When I ...

Kevin Durant out at least three weeks after spraining ankle before Suns home debut

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

Kevin Durant can’t catch a break.Durant rolled his ankle in pregame warmups ahead of Phoenix’s 132-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.The Suns announced Durant sustained an ankle sprain, though they didn’t specify what grade, and said he will be reevaluated in three weeks.It’s a tough blow for the superstar scorer who only forced a trade to the Suns after Kyrie Irving’s decision to request a trade ahead of the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline — a move Durant said blindsided him in a February podcast appearance.Durant was coming off of a 37-point effort on 12-of-17 shooting in Phoenix’s victory over Luka Doncic, Irving and the Dallas Mavericks.It seemed he was finally settling into a playing rhythm before rolling his ankle on Wednesday.“He’s out there working his tail off, getting ready for the game, and he twists his ankle,” Suns head coach Monty Williams said after the game. “So I mean, you can’t ...

Norwell blanks Martha’s Vineyard, Clippers sail into semifinal

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

KINGSTON — Perhaps the worst kept secret in Division 4 boys hockey is that once Norwell scores once, the Clippers are an immediate threat to do it again. This recipe for success was in full effect in the top-ranked Clippers’ 5–0 victory over No. 8 Martha’s Vineyard in the state quarterfinals.Norwell (23–1–0) moves on to the semifinal where a matchup with No. 4 Grafton (22-2–0) awaits them. The Clippers reached this point a year ago, falling to eventual champion Sandwich in double overtime. Norwell coach Jim Casagrande said that the memory of that game is still with his team.“Last year stung,” Casagrande said. “It’s a new year and it’s a different opponent. We’re excited to get to this point but (the players) are done with it. They are ready to go now.”The final score was not the true story of the game, as the Clippers took nearly 28 minutes of game time before getting on the board. Much of this can be attributed to Vineyarders goaltender Zach Mathias, who stopped the onslaught...

Saving by Shaving

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

Wide receivers on front burner of Joe Schoen’s sweeping Giants offseason plan

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

Publicly, Giants GM Joe Schoen has played down the team’s glaring wide receiver need at every turn.“I know people want to talk about offense and the receivers a lot, but we’re still building a team in all three phases: we’re gonna look to upgrade offensively, defensively and our special teams unit,” Schoen said Wednesday.And he’s telling the truth: the Giants don’t have a one-track mind.Sources say the team is in the market for inside linebackers, defensive linemen, corners and interior offensive linemen approaching next week’s start of free agency and April’s NFL Draft.There is even optimism, per sources, that the Giants will be able to re-sign safety and captain Julian Love. They’ve already started talking with defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence’s reps about an extension, too.But don’t be fooled: especially after paying Daniel Jones $82 million over the next two seasons, upgrading the wide receiver position is a...

Jonathan Majors to star as Dennis Rodman in new movie about infamous trip to Las Vegas

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

Jonathan Majors’ next turn will be as “The Worm.”The “Creed III” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” star has been cast as Dennis Rodman in a new movie about the enigmatic NBA star’s infamous trip to Las Vegas in the middle of the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 championship run.Rodman’s trip was recounted in “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary about that Bulls season. In it, NBA legend Michael Jordan reportedly rousted Rodman away from Sin City to return to the team.During a recent interview with the Associated Press, Majors talked about the upcoming project.“Hopefully, I get to sit with him and chat with him when we get closer and [are] trying to get the script right,” Majors said. “I never really put a ceiling on myself, but this is definitely a role where I’m pushing that ceiling out. Because he demands that. He’s such a full individual, so he’s going to demand a lot and I ...

Man arrested after deadly gas station stabbing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A man suspected in a deadly stabbing at a San Ysidro gas station was arrested Wednesday, authorities said.Hector Alcantara, 32, of San Diego, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the San Ysidro Point of Entry pedestrian gate, Lt. Adam Sharki with the San Diego Police Department stated in a news release Thursday.The stabbing occurred early Wednesday morning when authorities received a call about a man who had been stabbed at a gas station in the 300 block of East San Ysidro Boulevard, according to police. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, a Hispanic man in his late 20s to late 30s, with at least one stab wound to his upper body, Sharki said. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Suspect breaks into Old Town restaurant: police Detectives later determined the man was with a group of people at a nearby vacant building in the 100 block of Center Street when he was apparently stabbed by the attacker without provocatio...

Lone Original Tommy's in San Diego to close

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

SAN DIEGO — Original Tommy's, a classic Southern California hamburger chain, will close its only San Diego location, it was announced Monday.The San Diego location, found at 7415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., will be closing on March 14, Original Tommy's said in a Facebook post."It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our Original Tommy's location in San Diego will be closing on March 14th. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the local community and residents of San Diego for their support and business over the years. It has been an honor to serve you and we are deeply saddened to have to close our San Diego location," the post said.The company did not provide a specific reason on why the decision was made to close the lone San Diego location. For the love of lumpia: This famous Filipino food truck has evolved into a San Diego restaurant Known for their signature chili, Original Tommy's has over 30 locations in Southern California and Nevada. The closest chain to San...

How much you need to make to 'live comfortably' in San Diego

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:18:27 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Are you making enough money to afford your bills, buy the things you want, and set aside some money and pay off debt? Unsurprisingly, where you live can impact just how much wiggle room you have in your budget, especially in some U.S. metros.A new study reviewed data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, which estimates the living wage you need to support yourself and various family sizes throughout the country based on “geographically specific expenditure data related to a family’s likely minimum food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities" and a common budgeting method known as the 50/30/20 rule. Conducted by SmartAsset, a financial planning website, the study used the required annual income after taxes estimated by the living wage calculator to determine how much you need to earn to “live comfortably” in the nation’s largest cities using the 50/30/20 rule. The budgeting technique allocates your after-tax income to three categ...