Page 68 of Boston University’s Hope Study questionnaire asks, “Have you ever injured your head or neck in a fight or been hit by someone?” For Chris Nilan, a simple yes could never convey the whole story. The answer stretches out over 300 bare-knuckle fights as a professional hockey player, and countless other brawls on … Read more
The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors and Stellantis grew significantly on Friday as workers at more than 30 auto parts plants, including in the Chicago suburbs, joined the work stoppage. The UAW’s strike against General Motors, Stellantis and Ford began after its contract with the companies expired at midnight on Sept. 14. At … Read more
The acting director of the troubled Voice of America resigned abruptly this week amid a congressional investigation into corruption allegations at the official U.S. global broadcaster. Yolanda Lopez, acting VOA director since January 2021, announced her resignation in an email to VOA employees Sept. 18. The email stated that Ms. Lopez would be leaving VOA … Read more
The United Auto Workers’ expansion Friday of its historic strike against the Detroit automakers to 38 General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV parts distribution centers nationwide promises to snarl parts deliveries to customers and dealers. The strategy appeared to be a strategic one by the UAW to avoid further layoffs at assembly and powertrain plants … Read more
The snap, crackle and pop of your average Russell Brand video was nowhere to be seen today. The British comedian aired his first new video since a media investigation revealed four women have charged him with sexual assault. Brand looked the same on screen, but his bubbly presence and smiling visage were replaced by a stoic … Read more
In this day and age, all things anti-aging are swarming the market, promising time-defying results, but it’s hard to find products that truly deliver. Fine lines and wrinkles are some of the biggest complaints amongst consumers today, and also some of the hardest skin-related issues to tackle at home, so it takes a powerful product … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Gabe Kapler penciled in Mitch Haniger’s name into the fifth spot on the Giants’ lineup card Friday. Ten months ago, when they inked him to the richest free-agent deal of their offseason, it was unfathomable to think that would be a notable occurrence. Haniger and Michael Conforto, their other prized addition, were … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge became the first New York Yankees player to hit three home runs in a game twice in one season when he connected in the seventh inning Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Judge hit a three-run homer in the third and a two-run shot in the fifth off rookie … Read more
Local News The cyclist reportedly struck a car door that swung open ahead of her and was flung into the side of a nearby school bus. A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning when her bicycle collided with a car door and then slammed into a school bus in Dorchester, according to officials. The accident … Read more
Based on a remarkable true story, Ordinary Angels centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank) and Ed (Alan Ritchson). Image Still Courtesy: Lionsgate Meet Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for … Read more