By Gabriella KillettThe Times-Picayune | The New Orleans AdvocateNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said late Wednesday that she will revive a promotional list for captains and majors that she and Mayor LaToya Cantrell had recently halted. Kirkpatrick said the process...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1As Election Day nears, election officials and law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are intensifying security efforts to ensure safe voting experiences and protect democratic processes. Police leaders nationwide emphasize that they are prepared for Election Day and beyond, with a focus on...
PRESS RELEASEBy Adam Bry, SkydioEarlier today I sent this note to our customers. Because this is a critical topic for the drone industry and for our national security, I’m sharing it here publicly as well.Skydio customers,A few weeks ago, China announced sanctions on Skydio for...
A Massachusetts State Lottery player claimed a $1 million prize in the lottery’s “Lifetime Millions” game on Thursday, the third-highest prize offered in the $50 game.The winning ticket was sold at Honey Farms in Fitchburg. In “Lifetime Millions,” players can win prizes up to $1...
During this time of year, street vendors line their stands with marigolds. The flowers will adorn multi-tier ofrendas—altars full of food, calaveras (or sugar skulls), and pictures of dead loved ones. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition rooted...
As Massachusetts grapples with record warmth and an extended dry spell, forecasters at the National Weather Service have set down a red flag warning for the entire state for “critical fire conditions.”The warning comes as the state deals with growing drought conditions, particularly in Eastern...
A 1,022-square-foot house built in 1923 has changed hands. The historic property located at 38 Henderson Street in Needham was sold on Oct. 11, 2024, for $2,970,000, or $2,906 per square foot. The layout of this single-story house includes two bedrooms and one bath. The...
A woman who worked at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Massachusetts' largest biotech company, was sentenced to prison on Thursday for defrauding the company of at least $2.5 million, acting U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Joshua S. Levy’s office announced. Priya Bhambi, 40, of Brookline, will serve 46 months...
When Dakin Humane Society’s Pet Health Center opened in the summer of 2022, it was the fulfillment of a long-held goal to offer nonemergency veterinary services for cats and dogs already in homes in our community. There were several reasons why we considered it important.When...
The new Starbucks drinks inspired by “Wicked” are exactly what they look like. Elphaba‘s Cold Brew is a frigid jolt of caffeine with a brain-bamboozling combo of mint and matcha. Glinda‘s Pink Potion is a delicious Refresher-style drink that lacks the dark magic of coffee.They‘re...