In 1883, body mass index, more commonly referred to as BMI, was first developed by a statistician who was trying to determine the average size of the European white male. He randomly used weight divided by height squared. It was never meant to be used...
SPRINGFIELD — The public may think of the Hampden County District Attorney’s office only when they have an interaction with law enforcement. However, District Attorney Anthony Gulluni has made it part of his mission to introduce himself to young people and connect with them on...
WESTFIELD — A Westfield man, who authorities say admitted to drowning a pregnant cat in July 2024, was in district court Wednesday for pretrial hearings on three unrelated cases.Donald C. Heenan, who remains in jail without bail until at least Feb. 25, would be allowed...
Dear Eric: My mother and late father sold vintage and secondhand items on auction sites for years to supplement their household budget. I taught them to list online many years ago.I work two jobs and also freelance. I’m unmarried, in my 50s, live a half-hour...
Amari Williams had seen the floor for the Celtics before in his rookie season before Friday night, but the stakes had never been quite this high. The two-way center found himself entering the game for the first time in overtime with Neemias Queta and Luka...
Jaylen Brown admitted he didn’t feel like himself as the Celtics battled against the Nets. Fortunately, some of his rookie teammates stepped up on the night to help lead the Celtics to victory over the Nets in double overtime Friday in Brooklyn.Brown revealed he’s been...
The Band Perry has returned to music and live performances in the best way they could have imagined. The Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning band started last year by playing a hurricane benefit concert in Greeneville, Tennessee. For frontwoman Kimberly Perry, this moment was incredibly...
A man who participated in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Roxbury in 1995 was granted parole for a fourth time this month in a unanimous decision by the state’s Parole Board.Laron “Ronnie” Elliot was convicted of second-degree murder in May 1997 under a...
Kimberly Perry of The Band Perry will always consider the South her home, but the country music singer also has a soft spot for Massachusetts.The Grammy-winning band kicked off their 2026 tour at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium in Lynn on Jan. 9, marking the first...
Denver won’t see the significant snowfall expected in New England Sunday, but the bitter cold could still have an impact on the AFC Championship between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos. By the time the game kicks off at Mile High Stadium (3...
