States rush to distribute nearly $47 billion allocated by Congress before a federal moratorium ends July 31.
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Posted inNation & World
Iran, facing another surge, reimposes restrictions, focuses on homegrown vaccines
Outgoing President Hassan Rouhani warns that the country is on the verge of a fifth wave of the virus.
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Lobster industry anxious over upcoming whale protections
The new federal rules will focus on reducing the number of vertical ropes in the water, and they’re also expected to modify restricted areas of ocean.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Pivetta, Red Sox shut down Athletics, 1-0
Nick Pivetta pitches seven shutout innings and Boston hangs on to beat Oakland.
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As worries about pandemic ebb, summer potlucks start back up
The attraction is more than potato salad and fresh watermelon but seeing friends they haven’t seen in over a year.
Posted inNation & World
What to know about Rise of the Moors, an armed group that says it’s not subject to U.S. law
Adherents say they are part of their own sovereign nation.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Crawford sharp as Portland beats New Hampshire in first game of doubleheader
Portland hits three home runs and Kutter Crawford strikes out seven in 4 1/3 innings as the Sea Dogs win 9-4.
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Chase Elliott secures a playoff spot with win at Road America
Elliott earns his seventh road course victory and the 10t win for Hendrick Motor Sports this season.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Three more Red Sox named to All-Star team; Ohtani tabbed as pitcher, position player
Matt Barnes, Nathan Eovaldi and J.D. Martinez join Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts on the AL All-Star team.