
03/18/2023
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Hopeful Thinking: Using the Internet for Good https://trib.al/Ki3BLFq
We’re kind of like teenagers when it comes to the Internet.
Dems say many foreign gifts to Trump remain unaccounted for https://trib.al/KQOMUbf
A report from a House committee’s Democrats says Donald Trump’s White House has failed to report more than 100 gifts from foreign nations. And federal officials have been unable to find…
St. Patrick’s Day rites: Parades, bagpipes, clinking pints https://trib.al/eZmTVGw
Cities across the United States are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Parades, kicking off a weekend of revelry. New York City’s parade bills itself as the largest and oldest drawing tens o…
Officials discussing security in case of Trump indictment https://trib.al/kopMM4y
Law enforcement officials in New York are making security preparations for the possibility that Donald Trump could be indicted in the coming weeks by a Manhattan grand jury and appear in a courtroo…
Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attack https://trib.al/Qsw8O9i
A retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery has been sentenced to two years in prison. U.S. District Judge …
Biden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks https://trib.al/QrU4cf9
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to allow regulators to impose tougher penalties on the executives of failed banks, including clawing back compensation and making it easier to bar them fr…
Why homebuyers won’t get a break in 2023 https://trib.al/TKxmnGp
Despite slower sales, prices remain unaffordable for most, Zillow’s chief economist says.
Taking workouts outside this Spring can refresh your exercise routine
Jeff Harrison, a personal trainer from Lower Pottsgrove, starts taking advantage of outdoor training with some of his clients come spring.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine war crimes https://trib.al/hwyrtmX
The International Criminal Court says it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children fro…
Taking workouts outside this spring can refresh your exercise routine https://trib.al/p0y08UB
When the weather starts to warm up, take advantage of outdoor training for a new approach.
Jim Gordon, rock drummer who killed mother, dies at 77 https://trib.al/mz4jbHR
Famed rock ‘n’ roll session drummer Jim Gordon has died at age 77. Gordon backed Eric Clapton and The Beach Boys before being diagnosed with schizophrenia and going to prison for killin…
Officer who killed George Floyd pleads guilty in tax case https://trib.al/dYbXrYX
The former Minneapolis police officer serving time for the 2020 murder of George Floyd has pleaded guilty to two counts of tax evasion. Derek Chauvin entered the plea Friday in a Minnesota court be…
Disney Cruise Line announces new Bahamas destination Lighthouse Point to open next year https://trib.al/m3GBdJ7
Lighthouse Point at the southern end of Eleuthera will begin welcoming guests in summer next year, joining Castaway Cay as a dedicated port of call for Disney.
Maura Healey lifting COVID health emergency, vaccine mandate https://trib.al/hudLA9H
Some of the last vestiges of the COVID-19 emergency declaration will end in May when Gov. Maura Healey will lift the modified public health emergency and walk back a vaccine mandate for tens of tho…
Sharon Stone: ‘I just lost half my money to this banking thing’ https://trib.al/Z3kjxcM
Sharon Stone was presumably referring to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank as a reason for recent financial losses in a speech at a Beverly Hills fundraiser.
Biden hosts Irish prime minister on St. Patrick’s Day https://trib.al/lEvvUsY
President Joe Biden donned a green tie and sported shamrocks in a chest pocket as he welcomed Ireland’s prime minister to the White House — two years after the COVID-19 pandemic scuttle…
Parent company of Silicon Valley Bank files for bankruptcy https://trib.al/dkWgIFV
The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The move comes a week after the tech-focused bank failed in a sudden collapse that set off fears of wider p…
SpaceX could set launch record today with sunset attempt from Canaveral https://trib.al/cVfXFFz
A Falcon 9 carrying two satellites for Luxembourg-based communications company SES is set to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 during a 38-minute window tha…
Prince Harry sues tabloid for defamation over security story https://trib.al/muOUhDl
Lawyers for Prince Harry have asked a judge to rule that a tabloid newspaper libeled the British royal with an article about his quest for police protection when he and his family visit the U.K. Ha…
Two one-way flights or one round-trip ticket: Which is better? https://trib.al/rtLl6fV
Booking a flight involves navigating a maze of decisions. Is it better to fly with a budget airline or full-service one? How about basic economy versus regular economy? And would you prefer pretzel…
Shirley residents meet their new voice: state Sen. John Cronin
Cronin, a Democrat and military veteran that has served the Worcester District since 2021, was part of a meet-and-greet organized by the Democratic Town Committee and presented as part of Trinity C…
Tree House Craft Cannabis set to open in Pepperell
This is the second retail location for the cannabis company, which currently operates a dispensary in Dracut.
Twin Cities venues support local musicians
FITCHBURG — Twin Cities musicians Dan Cormier and Amanda Cote recently played at two venues in the city that are committed to supporting the bustling local music scene.
American Legion Post 18 awards ‘year pins’ https://trib.al/NZnsnPO
SHIRLEY — American Legion Post #18 awarded “year pins” to 19 veterans in a recent ceremony at the War Memorial Building. To re-purpose a phrase, they are all veteran veterans, with at least 30 year…
Conservation Commission mulls town tree project https://trib.al/JgOsRSf
Most people at the hearing wanted to save as many trees as possible.
Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on guns https://trib.al/ZlqZ31q
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a number of improvements in access to mental health care to try to reduce suicides in the military. But he is holding off on endorsing more controversial …
Senate takes first step in repealing Iraq War authorizations https://trib.al/6hRZJwU
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ELLEN KNICKMEYER (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took a first step Thursday toward repealing two measures that give open-ended approval for military…
Utah bans abortion clinics in wave of post-Roe restrictions https://trib.al/joeizNi
The decision by Utah’s Republican governor to sign into law a ban on abortion clinics is raising concerns about how already overburdened hospitals will accommodate becoming the only place for…
Natalie Higgins questions math behind MassReconnects program https://trib.al/CXT6qZx
A program to cover community college certificates and degrees for residents over 25 with state dollars was one of Gov. Maura Healey’s early promises, but lawmakers on Monday questioned whethe…
Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets https://trib.al/KfEasC9
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said Thursday it plans to give Ukraine about a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets, which would make it the first NATO member to fulfill Kyiv’s increasingly urgent re…
What drove these people to clown school? A need for joy in face of layoffs, cancer and anger. https://trib.al/WPHzPi6
Whether compensating for the bleakness of pandemic years or searching for a bit of childhood nostalgia, Colorado Clown Alley president Isabel Nuanez said clowning was back, and the next generation …
College notebook: Guinard nets conference honor https://trib.al/IWxy9PF
Lunenburg native Shelby Guinard has long been a standout on the ice, even when it took her away from home. The netminder starred at Lawrence Academy in Groton before heading Lebanon Valley College …
Best times to book the lowest-priced international flights in 2023 https://trib.al/pteIBJJ
Travelers looking to score a great deal on a flight abroad can do so by knowing when to buy.
‘Ted Lasso’ review: Ted has lost the spring in his step — as has Season 3 of this Apple TV+ comedy https://trib.al/XQG8WeG
Jason Sudeikis returns as the eternally optimistic Ted Lasso in Season 3 of the Apple TV+ series. But has the fish-out-of-water comedy lost steam after two acclaimed seasons?
Rev. Wheeler Parker was there in the bedroom when Emmett Till was abducted. His memoir recounts the 70-year push for federal charges https://trib.al/dt593by
Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr.’s new memoir is “A Few Days Full of Trouble: Revelations on the Journey to Justice for My Cousin and Best Friend, Emmett Till.”
Pegues, Furman shock Virginia to open March Madness https://trib.al/7kMDw9K
ORLANDO, Fla. — JP Pegues made a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining, and No. 13 seed Furman completed a rally from a 12-point second-half deficit to hand fourth-seeded Virginia another first-roun…
Macron shuns parliament to enact French retirement bill https://trib.al/3iDZVQk
French President Emmanuel Macron has shunned parliament and imposed a highly unpopular change to the nation’s pension system, raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. His risky move is expec…
Europe’s central bank backs big rate hike despite bank chaos https://trib.al/R5jkwPc
The European Central Bank has carried through with a large interest rate increase, brushing aside predictions it might dial back as U.S. bank collapses and troubles at Credit Suisse feed fears abou…
US jobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low https://trib.al/IxUY6KO
Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy and tamp down inflation. The Labor Depar…
UN-backed inquiry accuses Russia of war crimes in Ukraine https://trib.al/Pc6oOzD
A U.N.-backed investigation has found that Russian attacks against civilians in Ukraine, including systematic torture and killing in occupied regions, amount to war crimes and possibly crimes again…
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