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Steward Health Care announces closure of 2 Massachusetts hospitals
BOSTON (AP) — Steward Health Care announced Friday that is it closing two hospitals in Massachusetts because it received no qualified bids for the facilities after declaring bankruptcy earlier this year. Steward's bankruptcy is being investigated by the U.S. Senate, with Democrats...
Boston Beer: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Boston Beer Co. (SAM) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $52.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Boston-based company said it had profit of $4.39. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate...
Massachusetts governor signs bill cracking down on hard-to-trace 'ghost guns'
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping gun bill Thursday that supporters say builds on the state’s existing gun laws, including a crackdown on hard to trace “ghost guns,” while safeguarding the rights of gun owners. The law is part of an effort by the...
Senate committee votes to investigate Steward Health Care bankruptcy and subpoena its CEO
BOSTON (AP) — A Senate committee voted Thursday to authorize an investigation into the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care and to subpoena the company’s CEO, Dr. Ralph de la Torre. The subpoena would compel de la Torre to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...
Lindor, Alonso, Taylor homer off Cole and Mets rout Yankees 12-3 for 4-game Subway Series sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013. Lindor hit a...
Red Sox manager Alex Cora agrees to 3-year contract extension
DENVER (AP) — The Boston Red Sox and manager Alex Cora have agreed on a three-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season. The team announced the move Wednesday following a 20-7 loss at Colorado. The 48-year-old Cora is in his second stint as Boston's...
Doyle hits 1st career grand slam, Rockies tie franchise record for runs in 20-7 win over Red Sox
DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle's first career grand slam was one of four home runs by Colorado, and the Rockies tied a franchise record for runs in a 20-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Ezequiel Tovar homered and singled twice, extended his hitting streak to 11 games...
2 more state troopers who were part of the Karen Read case are under investigation, police say
BOSTON (AP) — Two more state troopers, who testified in the Karen Read murder trial over the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, are now facing an internal affairs investigation, the Massachusetts State Police said Wednesday. Detective Lt. Brian Tully and Sgt. Yuri...
BC's O'Brien, Duke's Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bill O'Brien arrived at Boston College with a high-profile resume that included a stint as an NFL head coach, as well as work with some of college football's biggest brand names in Penn State and Alabama. Manny Diaz was in similar position as the former Miami...
Brookline: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Brookline Bancorp Inc. (BRKL) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $16.4 million. The Boston-based company said it had net income of 18 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 19 cents per share. ...
