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‘It’s a survival issue’: Ukraine looks to arm itself as Western support slips

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

In a hotel conference room in Kyiv late last week, Ukrainian leaders huddled with hundreds of defense industry officials and policymakers from allied countries. The message was clear: Ukraine is open for business.Despite the specter of Russian missile fire in the Ukrainian capital, the International Industries Defense Forum was eerily similar to the panel-laden conferences that pop up many times a year in Washington and London. But the stakes were different for this one, as Ukraine finds its supporters running out of weapons to send while others are increasingly wary of committing more money to the conflict.With the charm offensive directed at weapons-makers around the world, the country is effectively trying to take matters into its own hands.“It’s a survival issue,” said Pavel Verkhniatskyi, managing partner at COSA Intelligence Solutions in Kyiv, since there is only so long Ukraine can expect to rely on donations from partners whose support can be switched off with a single elect...

Trump blasts judge during first day of $250 million fraud trial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

NEW YORK — Donald Trump came face-to-face in a Manhattan court Monday with the attorney general who is suing him for massive business fraud and the judge who last week revoked his business licenses, as the former president attended the first day of a $250 million civil trial.A scowl on his face as he entered the courtroom, Trump showed up to see opening statements in the trial. New York Attorney General Tish James alleges that Trump, his adult sons, his companies and some of his business associates, fraudulently inflated Trump’s net worth in order to obtain favorable terms from banks and insurance companies.During a midday lunch break, Trump derided Justice Arthur Engoron, the state court judge overseeing the case. Engoron will decide the outcome of the trial, since it is a bench trial, meaning there is no jury.“This is a judge that should be disbarred. This is a judge that should be out of office. This is a judge that some people say could be charged criminally for what h...

Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield remembered for contributions on and off the field

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

As tributes pour in for all-star Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, the star is being remembered for his contributions both on and off the field. Wakefield, who spent nearly 30 years with the Red Sox organization, died over the weekend. On Monday, Red Sox officials remembered Wakefield at their end of season press conference. “Great person, great husband, great dad, great player — let’s not forget about that,” said Red Sox Manager Alex Cora. Cora said Wakefield was a great teammate, adding “he was huge in the community.” “We always talk about hall of fame people who are good on the field but they’re better off the field,” Cora said. “This guy, he represented us with dignity.” In addition to his playing success, Wakefield served as the Red Sox’s first Jimmy Fund co-captain, spending countless hours during his playing days and after his retirement supporting cancer patients. Wakefield served as Jimmy Fund co-captain alongside co-captain Clay Buchholz. In one...

Aug-Tober?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

Today was nice, but it’s about to get a lot warmer! The next couple of days will feel more like August than October. We had all sorts of sunshine today with a little slice of mild air sitting over New England. But not too far west the heat is building… and has been for a couple of days. Saturday, Minneapolis had a high temperature of 88°, Sunday 92°, and back near 90° again today. In fact, the Twin Cities Marathon was canceled over the weekend due to the heat, not something you’d picture in October. That warm air will surge into New England the next couple of days.Tomorrow many towns will head to the 80s.But it’s not just the warmer temperatures that will make it feel like August, the humidity will rise too. Notice where the warm air is, there’s also a lot higher humidity. We again were comfortable today, but those higher dew points and the more muggy feel will return for the rest of the week. Now, it’s not going to be your mid summer humidity wit...

Organizers hope to inspire next generation with banners honoring iconic Black women in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

History is on display in Boston via more than 200 banners featuring iconic Black women. Young students helped decide which women would be honored. With banners now in place along Blue Hill Avenue, program organizers say they hope to inspire the next generation to create their own legacy in the city. “I can see women of color that look like me being actually special in the neighborhood because, usually, there’s not that much representation of Black women,” said Meliah Nelson, a local eighth grade student. It was a special day for students at Mother Caroline Academy recently when they got to see the 212 banners.Honoring women who had an impact in Boston, the banners are part of a product called “Black Women Lead.” Collectively, the banners showcase women from a wide range of backgrounds and career paths.“You’ll see doctors, lawyers, judges, professors, your elected politicians,” said Ed Gaskin, the executive director of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets. ...

Massachusetts exonerees press to lift $1M cap on compensation for the wrongfully convicted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents who have been freed after a wrongful conviction are pressing lawmakers to overhaul what they describe as the state’s inadequate laws addressing compensation for those who have been unjustly imprisoned.The bills would take a series of steps including lifting the state’s $1 million cap on compensation for those who have wrongfully experienced significant periods of incarceration and providing an immediate $5,000 in assistance upon their release from prison.The bills would also clarify that state services can be provided in addition to financial compensation and that compensation can be provided for people who can prove their innocence, even if their convictions were vacated on other grounds.Among those pressing for the changes is Sean Ellis, a 49-year-old Boston man who spent more than 20 years in prison for the 1993 killing of a police officer before his murder conviction was overturned.Ellis is now director of the Exoneree Netwo...

Court proceedings reveal $700,000 worth of jewelry stolen during Brookline home invasion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

Authorities say several suspects were able to make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars-worth of jewelry during a home invasion in Brookline earlier in the year.Manuel Alicea, 31, of Tewksbury, and Dominic Hardin, 34, of Lowell, both appeared in court on Monday for a dangerousness hearing, a week after they were first arrested in connection with a home invasion that took place on Warren Street on July 18.During the court proceedings, the prosecution went over how some $700,000 worth of jewelry was stolen when a group of masked suspects broke into the home.“Only one piece, which was a watch, was found,” a prosecutor said in court, describing how a watch worth $150,000 has been the only item recovered from the theft so far.Authorities said the piece was found in Alicea’s home and that, as of Oct. 2, four other items stolen in July were still missing, including a $275,000 Cartier bracelet.At the time of the theft, authorities said a group of suspects was able to ...

Ticker: Onewheel skateboards recalled; New rules sought to protect whales

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

All models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are under recall after at least four deaths and multiple injuries were reported in recent years, federal regulators said.The 300,000 now-recalled skateboards, manufactured by the California-based Future Motion, can stop balancing a rider if the boards’ limits are exceeded — which risks serious crashes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.Future Motion has received dozens of incident reports involving these skateboards, the CPSC said Friday — including four deaths between 2019 and 2021 and serious injuries like paralysis, traumatic brain injury, fractures and ligament damage.The deaths resulted from head trauma, the CPSC added. In at least three of the reports, the riders were not wearing helmets.New rules sought to protect whalesA coalition of environmental groups is calling on the federal government to enact emergency rules to protect a vanishing species of whale from lethal collisions with large ships.Th...

Jayson Tatum talks workouts with Paul Pierce, why he opted against wrist surgery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

Before Jayson Tatum even took a question Monday at media day, the Celtics star knew what was coming.“I bet I can guess what you’re going to ask me,” Tatum said as he situated himself at the podium.He was given the floor.“I spent a lot of time with Paul Pierce this summer,” Tatum began.Indeed, videos were posted on social media throughout the summer of the Celtics stars past and present working out with each other. Pierce said on Kevin Garnett’s podcast last month that it started when he went with former teammate Sam Cassell – who joined the C’s as an assistant coach this summer – to watch one of Tatum’s workouts. It turned into routine workouts together, which helped Pierce get into shape.Tatum said the two worked out with each for about a month as he trained for the upcoming season, and he gained insights from Pierce in the process.“He was really motivated,” Tatum said. “Paul actually lost 15-20 pounds. It was about four weeks. He came to the gym every day. It was cool to hav...

Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez reportedly suffers separated shoulder in loss to Cowboys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:53 GMT

The Patriots could be without two of their best defensive players for a while.Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez suffered a separated shoulder late in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, a source told The Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Gonzalez is “undergoing tests to determine further damage” and “is expected to miss some time,” per Howe.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick has ‘doubts’ Patriots will give Bailey Zappe first-team practice reps New England Patriots | ‘All World’ Patriots great Russ Francis dies in plane crash New England Patriots | Mac Jones takes blame for worst loss of Bill Belichick era: ‘I let my team down’ New England Patriots | Patriots captain backs Bill Belichick after worst loss of head coach’s career New England Patriots | Patriots teammate gives ominous response about Matthew Judon...