SAO PAULO (AP) — Sloths weren’t always slow-moving, furry tree-dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) — and when startled, they brandished immense claws.For a long time, scientists believed the first humans to arrive in the Americas soon...
The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to hit $1 billion on Christmas Eve after there was no winner declared last week. The estimated cash prize is now $448.8 million, according to the Mega Millions lottery.Another drawing will happen at 11 p.m. on Tuesday. All drawings...
Every year around this time, reporters go up to New England Patriots players and ask if they have any fond holiday memories they’d like to share. Most of the time, it’s a nice little anecdote about getting a bike or spending time with family. Kendrick...
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland’s snowboard cross team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort, the country’s skiing federation said on Tuesday.The incident occurred on Monday at the Arosa resort in Switzerland.Hediger, 26, competed at the...
Corbin Burnes remains a free agent on Christmas Eve and is looking to get a hefty contract from his next team. “(Max) Fried sort of set the pitching market this year with that eight-year, $218M deal. Burnes, from what I understand, is looking for somewhere...
Jerod Mayo has been a lightning rod of debate this year. From the New England Patriots' struggles on the field to gaffes at press conferences, Mayo has sparked plenty of arguments across the region.But we’re not talking about football. We’re here to get into Mayo’s...
It’s the Brockton man, who police say, stole Christmas. He’s accused of stealing debit cards and breaking into several vehicles in Stoughton, all while wearing green Grinch pajamas. Police got an arrest warrant for Elvis Andrade, 32, on several charges related to a series of...
Kayshon Boutte had a career day in Buffalo.The second-year wideout caught five passes for 95 yards — both career highs — and found the highlight reel with a terrific touchdown catch on New England’s opening drive. Boutte ran down the right sideline with Kaiir Elam...
Two people who fell through the ice at a Shrewsbury pond were hospitalized on Monday, the Shrewsbury Fire Department said. At around 7:23 a.m., people near Dean Park Pond called the fire department about two people who fell through the pond’s icy surface, the fire...
The first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah falls on the evening of Dec. 25, and the Chabad Lubavitch of Central Massachusetts will kick off the holiday with a celebration in Worcester.The Jewish community center will host the lighting of a large menorah on...