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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (112+ words) By DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press Herbert missed a 5-foot par putt on the tough 18th hole at Royal Birkdale that would have given the Australian the record alone. Two groups later, Burns capped off an astonishing birdie-birdie-birdie finish for the American…...
Steve Carell and his wife, Nancy, celebrated her birthday in Boston
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (177+ words) Actor Steve Carell enjoyed a night out in the North End this week to celebrate the upcoming 60th birthday of his wife, Nancy. Carell, who was born in Concord, raised in Acton, and owns a general store in Marshfield, dined at…...
The middle seat will become a table on United's newest Airbus jets
1+ hour ago (316+ words) Have you ever wished the middle seat of an airplane contained an extra table for your belongings rather than a too-close neighbor? United Airlines is making that wish a reality. Middle seats have been repurposed into permanent tables on the…...
Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know.
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (843+ words) By JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds that it’s a national security risk since late last year. It halted work on major projects, and it’s buying back leases,…...
Review & setlist: Bob Dylan at Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, 7/16/26
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (336+ words) Bob Dylan, with Brittney Spencer and Jimmie Vaughan, at Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, July 16, 2026. It turned out that this week’s eerily smoky skies were the perfect backdrop for Bob Dylan’s spooky, stunning return to Boston on Thursday. First things first:…...
Original 'Gilmore Girls' house is on the market for $2.76 million
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (302+ words) “Gilmore Girls” characters Lorelai and Rory Gilmore may have lived in the fictional New England town of Stars Hollow, Conn., but their original house is currently for sale in Canada. The home was listed on July 3, but it wasn’t until…...
Boston College football knows it has a lot to prove after 2-10 campaign, and other ACC Kickoff takeaways
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (848+ words) By Trevor Hass, The Boston Globe As Boston College football transfers Mason McKenzie and Anthony Palano arrived at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, N.C., early Thursday morning, both took a moment to reflect on how far they have come. McKenzie, a dual-threat…...
Longtime Maine soccer coach recognized by FIFA as 'Unsung Hero"
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (764+ words) A Maine soccer coach was recognized by FIFA: Before the final World Cup game was played at “Boston Stadium” (Gillette Stadium), dozens of volunteers in Foxborough paused for a pregame surprise. Among the crowd was Maine native Gary Newell, who…...
Which hydrangea varieties are right for your garden?
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (331+ words) Thanks to foresight and some timely watering, most of my garden survived the recent heat wave looking none too shabby. Similarly, at Garden in the Woods, the deep watering we provided ahead of the heat wave to our new plantings…...
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5+ hour ago (265+ words) Boston.com Mike Wankum forecasts that you will ace this week’s Greater Boston news quiz I would walk 500 miles to take the Greater Boston news quiz Boston 25 News anchor announces her departure from the station Boston.com Newsletter Signup Boston....