Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shooting
Read full article: Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for bot helping plan a mass shootingThe widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.
Celtics' Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 by the NBA for public criticism of playoff officiating
Read full article: Celtics' Jaylen Brown fined $50,000 by the NBA for public criticism of playoff officiatingThe NBA has fined Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown $50,000 for public criticism of game officials following Boston’s first-round exit from the playoffs.
76ers eyeing much more as they move on to second round after Game 7 win over Celtics
Read full article: 76ers eyeing much more as they move on to second round after Game 7 win over CelticsAfter debuting in Game 4 following appendectomy surgery last month, Joel Embiid played some of the best playoff basketball of his career over the final four games of the series to lead the 76ers to a 109-100 Game 7 victory over a Celtics team that had looked like a potential NBA title contender.
Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team
Read full article: Plane circles Fenway Park for an hour towing banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the teamA small plane towing a banner imploring Red Sox ownership to sell the team flew over Fenway Park on Friday while Boston and the Houston Astros took batting practice.
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsrooms
Read full article: Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer's passion project of capturing local newsroomsPhotographer Ann Hermes is fascinated by things that evoke a time gone by, or about to pass into history.
Inside the world’s largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a Boston museum
Read full article: Inside the world’s largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a Boston museumA former FBI agent is offering the first detailed account of how investigators identified who carried out the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist.
Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help
Read full article: Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to helpOne of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd.
Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them across
Read full article: Runners were struggling to finish Boston Marathon when competitors came along and helped them acrossAjay Haridasse was close to finishing the Boston Marathon when his legs gave out.
Right-hander Lucas Giolito agrees to deal with Padres for just under $2.8 million
Read full article: Right-hander Lucas Giolito agrees to deal with Padres for just under $2.8 millionRight-hander Lucas Giolito and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year contract guaranteeing just under $2.8 million, bolstering the surging club’s injury-plagued rotation with the top starter left on the free agent market.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finish
Read full article: Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton completes Boston Marathon, Bill and Hillary meet her at finishFormer first daughter Chelsea Clinton finished the Boston Marathon on Monday and her parents were waiting at the finish line to congratulate her.
Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon
Read full article: Zouhair Talbi and Jess McClain run the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston MarathonZouhair Talbi and Jess McClain ran the fastest times ever for Americans at the Boston Marathon, both finishing fifth in their respective divisions.
Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins women's race
Read full article: Marcel Hug claims his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, Eden Rainbow-Cooper wins women's raceMarcel Hug of Switzerland vaulted to the front of the field and cruised to win his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in the 130th edition of the race in 1 hour, 16 minutes, 6 seconds.
Paul Revere’s midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight — with a police escort
Read full article: Paul Revere’s midnight ride unfolds in broad daylight — with a police escortThe historic midnight ride of Paul Revere was reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It was run in the middle of the day, and the horse and rider had a police escort.
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Read full article: $13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New JerseySky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring.
The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decided
Read full article: The final day of the NBA regular season awaits, with a whole lot left to be decidedSunday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and exactly zero playoff and postseason matchups have been decided so far.
Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules
Read full article: Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rulesA U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for suspected smuggling of biological samples.
Willson Contreras warns Brewers if they hit him with another pitch he'll `take one of them out'
Read full article: Willson Contreras warns Brewers if they hit him with another pitch he'll `take one of them out'Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch from right-hander Brandon Woodruff.
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
Read full article: OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concernsOpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere.
Boston celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with one of nation’s largest Irish heritage events
Read full article: Boston celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with one of nation’s largest Irish heritage eventsThousands of spectators lined the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country.
Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in Canada
Read full article: Family sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over school shooting in CanadaThe parents of a girl critically wounded in a school shooting in Canada is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, alleging it knew the shooter was planning a mass attack.
Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60
Read full article: Tommy DeCarlo, who became longtime singer of Boston after a Myspace tribute, dies at 60Tommy DeCarlo, who sang with the band Boston for nearly 20 years after posting a Myspace tribute to the band’s original singer, has died at 60.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery
Read full article: Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgeryBoston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season’s playoffs.
Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible return
Read full article: Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible returnThe Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break.
A settlement is reached in a case tied to eBay's bizarre deliveries and harassment campaign
Read full article: A settlement is reached in a case tied to eBay's bizarre deliveries and harassment campaignA Massachusetts couple who were targeted in a harassment campaign by former eBay employees have reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the company.
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months ago
Read full article: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI considered alerting Canadian police about school shooting suspect months agoChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it considered alerting Canadian police last year about the activities of a person who months later committed one of the worst school shootings in the country’s history.
A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging winds
Read full article: A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado watches and damaging windsA strong storm system has brought tornado watches and damage in parts of the Southeast just as the Northeast starts to warm up.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Read full article: It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, tooUSA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.
Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms
Read full article: Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reformsMassachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increase inspections following a fire that killed 10 residents last year.
All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources say
Read full article: All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agrees to a $175 million, 5-year contract with the Cubs, AP sources sayAll-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal.
JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tanker
Read full article: JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision’ with US Air Force tankerA JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curaçao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a U.S. Air Force refueling tanker, and the pilot blamed the military plane for crossing his path.
Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Read full article: Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter dataThe U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information.
Airport chapels stay on the radar of workers and travelers even as role of faith in public shifts
Read full article: Airport chapels stay on the radar of workers and travelers even as role of faith in public shiftsAs travel picks up for the season, flyers can find a moment of quiet and relaxation at interfaith chapels or meditation spaces in many U.S. airports.
Jaylen Brown’s 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed Magic
Read full article: Jaylen Brown’s 35 points lead Celtics in a 138-129 victory over the short-handed MagicJaylen Brown scored 35 points and Josh Minott scored 12 of his 16 points in the second quarter when Boston shot 81.8% as the Celtics beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 138-129.
🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs
Read full article: 🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costsGrocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
Silas Demary Jr. scores 21 to help No. 3 UConn hold off AJ Dybantsa and No. 7 BYU 86-84 in Boston
Read full article: Silas Demary Jr. scores 21 to help No. 3 UConn hold off AJ Dybantsa and No. 7 BYU 86-84 in BostonSilas Demary Jr. scored 21 points and made a crucial steal to help third-ranked UConn hold off a late rally by No. 7 BYU for an 86-84 victory.
Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social media
Read full article: Small alligator rescued in Boston after slithering into the city's heart on social mediaWildlife officials say a small alligator spotted along the Charles River in Boston this week has been rescued and delivered to safety.
Brown, Walsh, White and Simons power the Celtics to a 111-107 win over the Magic
Read full article: Brown, Walsh, White and Simons power the Celtics to a 111-107 win over the MagicJaylen Brown scored 27 points, and Derrick White and Jordan Walsh hit 3-pointers in the final minute to send the Boston Celtics to a 111-107 win over the Orlando Magic.
2 men are charged with setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School building
Read full article: 2 men are charged with setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School buildingAuthorities have arrested two Massachusetts men on charges accusing them of setting off fireworks inside an empty Harvard Medical School building last weekend.
2 Massachusetts men are arrested in the weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School
Read full article: 2 Massachusetts men are arrested in the weekend explosion at Harvard Medical SchoolAuthorities say they've arrested two Massachusetts men in connection with a weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School.
Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agents
Read full article: Alex Bregman, Lucas Giolito, Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Cody Bellinger become free agentsBoston third baseman Alex Bregman and right-hander Lucas Giolito, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz and New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger were among the players who turned down player options or exercised opt outs and became free agents.
New Hampshire man resumes dialysis after record 271 days living with a pig kidney
Read full article: New Hampshire man resumes dialysis after record 271 days living with a pig kidneyA New Hampshire man lived with a pig kidney for a record 271 days before surgeons removed it last week as the organ's function declined.
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in opener, most in NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain
Read full article: 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in opener, most in NBA debut since Wilt ChamberlainVJ Edgecombe scored 34 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics.
Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sites
Read full article: Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it's up to FIFA to choose sitesPresident Donald Trump is threatening to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston.
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Boston after clash with police
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Boston after clash with policeAuthorities say 13 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested in Boston after a clash with police that resulted in four officers being sent to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
Federal appeals court rules Trump administration can't end birthright citizenship
Read full article: Federal appeals court rules Trump administration can't end birthright citizenshipA federal appeals court in Boston has ruled the Trump administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox 4-0 to win Wild Card Series
Read full article: Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox 4-0 to win Wild Card SeriesRookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 to win their AL Wild Card Series in a deciding third game.
Judge finds the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protests
Read full article: Judge finds the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens over Gaza war protestsA federal judge says the Trump administration unconstitutionally targeted noncitizens for deportation over pro-Palestinian protests.
Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5
Read full article: Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell lead Fever past Aces 90-83 to even series and set up decisive Game 5All-Star center Aliyah Boston finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds while Kelsey Mitchell scored 25 points to help the Indiana Fever avoid elimination in the WNBA semifinals with a 90-83 victory over the second-seeded Las Vegas Aces on Sunday.
Red Sox rally from a 3-run deficit to walk off the Tigers and secure a playoff spot
Read full article: Red Sox rally from a 3-run deficit to walk off the Tigers and secure a playoff spotThe Boston Red Sox streamed out of the dugout to greet Romy Gonzalez at the plate when he scored the winning run that clinched the team's first playoff berth since 2021.
Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central lead
Read full article: Tigers beat Guardians 4-2 to end 8-game skid and move back into tie for AL Central leadJahmai Jones led off the game with a home run and the Detroit Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak, beating Cleveland 4-2 on Thursday night to move back into a tie with the Guardians for the AL Central lead.
Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
Read full article: Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster moneyA federal judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to require states to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get funding for disasters.
Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals
Read full article: Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinalsAliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA semifinals.
Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this win Ig Nobel prize
Read full article: Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this win Ig Nobel prizeA researcher who studied fingernail growth and a group that explored whether painting zebralike stripes on cows reduced fly bites are among the winners of this year's Ig Nobels.
Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream
Read full article: Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over DreamKelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade.
Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood
Read full article: Appeals court allows Trump's administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned ParenthoodA U.S. appeals court panel has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to block Medicaid fund to Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue.
Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light
Read full article: Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive lightPolice around the country are turning to a summer favorite to help strengthen ties to their communities by running their own free ice cream trucks.
Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University
Read full article: Judge reverses Trump administration's cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard UniversityA federal judge in Boston has ordered the reversal of over $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts to Harvard University.
Federal judge issues order blocking Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrants
Read full article: Federal judge issues order blocking Trump effort to expand speedy deportations of migrantsA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants detained in the interior of the United States.
Red Sox replace World Series star Buehler with prospect Payton Tolle and get a gem in his MLB debut
Read full article: Red Sox replace World Series star Buehler with prospect Payton Tolle and get a gem in his MLB debutRed Sox left-hander Payton Tolle made an impressive major league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Marlins' Dane Myers gets heckled by fan at Fenway Park. He hits tying homer and fan ejected
Read full article: Marlins' Dane Myers gets heckled by fan at Fenway Park. He hits tying homer and fan ejectedMarlins right fielder Dane Myers felt like a fan at Fenway Park was heckling him beyond what was appropriate.
Myers and Marsee homer in 3-run 9th to lift the Marlins past the Red Sox, 5-3
Read full article: Myers and Marsee homer in 3-run 9th to lift the Marlins past the Red Sox, 5-3Dane Myers and Jakob Marsee homered in Miami’s three-run ninth inning and the Marlins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.
NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
Read full article: NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billionThe NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm.
Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contact
Read full article: Red Sox sign rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an 8-year, $130 million contactThe Red Sox signed rookie phenom Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million contract through 2033, spending some of the cash they saved by trading Rafael Devers away on a player they hope will be the centerpiece of the next generation of Boston stars.
Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation
Read full article: Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigationA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from reallocating more than $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters.