Easter celebrations held in Israel as Gaza strikes continue
Easter celebrations held in Israel as Gaza strikes continue – CBS News Watch CBS News Easter celebrations were held in Jerusalem as Israel continued military strikes in Gaza. Holly Williams reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
Horoscope for Monday, April 1, 2024
Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) Today Mercury goes retrograde in your sign until the 25th of the month. This will attract old friends, ex-spouses and…
Biden rebukes Trump after social media post
Biden rebukes Trump after social media post – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden criticized former President Trump after the presumptive 2024 GOP nominee shared a social media post showing Mr. Biden restrained in the back of a pickup…
Key Illini will exit, but Brad Underwood says Illinois program isn’t going anywhere
BOSTON — Illinois’ tournament run ended in a fiery blaze. Not the kind filled with glory, but rather a car crash of epic proportions. After a season of high-flying, entertaining, eye-popping heroics, the Illini were stifled by UConn in the…
Letters to the editor
MBTA losses The MBTA has been running at deficits for years, now the recent article “Discount fares, Chinese-built cars on track” illustrates even more losses. Sixty thousand low-income riders will receive half-off tickets and passes. I understand low income and…
Another budget-busting porkfest on Capitol Hill
President Joe Biden laughably passes himself off as a budget hawk. The soaring national debt and recent spending bills prove such assertions to be a glaring example of misinformation. Congress just passed a $1.2 trillion measure to avert another government…
Free Hamas’ Israeli and Gaza civilian hostages
We are in a world of trouble. Wherever we look these days, all kinds of hell is happening. Or just happened. Or may soon happen. For Gaza’s 2 million-plus Palestinians, things are about as bad as things can get. Yet,…
Expect workplace changes from ‘silver tsunami’
A report from the International Monetary Fund in the summer of 2023 indicated that a new challenge awaits the world in the coming years. The global population increased by one billion people between 2010 and 2022. That remarkable increase saw…
White Sox trade reliever Jake Cousins to Yankees for cash considerations; Erick Fedde delivers solid debut
The White Sox traded right-handed reliever Jake Cousins to the Yankees on Sunday for cash considerations. He had a 4.82 ERA in 9⅓ innings in nine relief appearances for the Brewers last season. Cousins wasn’t on the Sox’ 40-man roster…
3/31: CBS Weekend News – CBS News
3/31: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News Easter celebrations held in Israel as Gaza strikes continue; All-women mariachi band takes on male-dominated genre Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and…
Women’s Elite 8 games played with mismatched 3-point lines
The 3-point line for the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at Moda Center had a discrepancy in distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days before Texas and North Carolina State were informed…
3/31/2024: Targeting Americans; Indian Relay
3/31/2024: Targeting Americans; Indian Relay – CBS News Watch CBS News First, new Havana Syndrome evidence is revealed. Then, a look inside the dangerous Indian Relay horse race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live…
Eloy Jimenez exits with left adductor soreness as Sox get swept in first series against Detroit
In just the third game of the season, the injury bug bit Eloy Jimenez. The oft-injured White Sox slugger, who was serving as the designated hitter Sunday, pulled up lame running to first base on a groundout in the sixth…
Breaking down the Bruins’ potential 1st-round matchups
Bruins A matchup with the top-seeded wild-card team likely awaits the Bruins if they hang on and win the division for the second year in a row. Bruins right wing David Pastrnak works ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning left wing…
Boston officials discuss safety changes after 4-year-old dies in Seaport
Local News 4-year-old Gracie Gancheva was fatally struck at the intersection of Sleeper and Congress streets near the Boston Children’s Museum. A memorial for Gracie Gancheva. Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff Boston officials met with Seaport District neighbors Saturday morning after…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Host Ramy Youssef Wants Next President to Be a Transgender ‘Woman’
The next president of United States should be a transgender “woman,” according to comedian Ramy Youssef. During his opening monologue on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, host Ramy Youssef appeared to be mostly sincere when he said he wants a “trans…
Disney Channel Directors Apologize for Supporting Child Sex Abuser Brian Peck Before His Conviction
Disney Channel directors Beth and Rich Correll have now publicly apologized for publishing letters back in 2003 in support of dialog coach Brian Peck who had been accused of sexually abusing actor Drake Bell and others in various series on…
Church near World Trade Center restored | 60 Minutes
Church near World Trade Center restored | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News The new St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sits at the edge of the World Trade Center, resurrected and alive – after it was nearly destroyed…
2-year-old flown to Boston hospital after dog bite in Wellfleet
Local News The injuries are not considered life-threatening, police said. A toddler was flown to a Boston hospital after being bitten by a dog in Wellfleet Sunday afternoon, officials said. Wellfleet Fire and Police Departments responded to 100 East Hill…
Boston College is the No. 1 hockey team in the country
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Boston College Eagles survived the difficult process of dislodging a reigning champion. Center Jack Malone gave BC its first lead at 3:06 of overtime in a 5-4 victory over defending national champion Quinnipiac in the Providence…
Face The Nation: McCain, Gregory, Budde
Face The Nation: McCain, Gregory, Budde – CBS News Watch CBS News Missed the second half of the show? The latest on… Easter celebration in Jerusalem, Humanitarian aid in Gaza and faith in America. Be the first to know Get…
Bulls coach Billy Donovan defends big man Nikola Vucevic from critics
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s that time of the season. The pointing of fingers is at an all-time high, the blame game is in full swing, and the target is usually Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic. And while his shooting has been…
Parts of Massachusetts have a 50-50 shot at seeing a foot of snow this week
Some parts of the Bay State could get up to a foot of snow this week as a series of weather systems make their way through the region, according to the National Weather Service. High elevation regions like the Berkshires…
Portman’s plans for Amsterdam Walk ‘incompatible’ with Va-Hi, Morningside-Lenox aesthetic, some residents say
An illustration of Portman Holdings’ proposed redevelopment of Amsterdam Walk as seen from Piedmont Park. (Rendering courtesy Portman Holdings and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) Portman Holdings’ plans to transform Amsterdam Walk from a small-scale shopping center into a large mixed-use…
Warm winters impacting nation’s largest maple syrup farm
Warm winters impacting nation’s largest maple syrup farm – CBS News Watch CBS News Warm winters are having a negative effect on the United States’ largest maple syrup farm. Noel Brennan has the story. Be the first to know Get…
Steel beams from Key Bridge being cut as cleanup effort continues
Steel beams from Key Bridge being cut as cleanup effort continues – CBS News Watch CBS News Crews began cutting through steel beams as cranes prepared to lift debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge off the cargo ship…
Valdez hits 3-run homer to help the Red Sox beat the Mariners 5-1
Red Sox The Red Sox’s Enmanuel Valdez celebrates while jogging the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson By CHRIS TALBOTT, Associated Press March 31, 2024 | 7:46 PM…
Chance Perdomo, star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V,’ dies in motorcycle crash at 27
Actor Chance Perdomo, who rose to fame as a star of “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died at age 27 following a motorcycle crash. “On behalf of the family and his representatives, it is with heavy hearts…
Boston wants to purchase offshore wind energy
Local News The city announced an agreement with Avangrid, one of the three large companies vying for a historic New England contract. Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I….
Gmail turns 20, no joke – Boston Herald
SAN FRANCISCO — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. One year, Google…
Man, child taken to hospital after fiery car crash in New Hampshire
Local News State Police are investigating the crash but do not suspect driver impairment, they said. A man was seriously injured after a crash near a New Hampshire toll caused his car to go up in flames, officials said. Patrick…
Boy, 16, in critical condition after 4 shot in Austin
Four people were wounded, including a 16-year-old in critical condition, after being shot on a sidewalk in the Austin neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to police. Shortly before 3 p.m., a vehicle approached the group in the 400 block of North…
Chelsea woman dies after car knocks over street sign, hits her
Local News Jean Baptiste, 36, was standing outside of the car next to the sign at the time of the incident, State Police said. A Chelsea woman, who was teaching her friend to drive, died Friday after a street sign…
Warby Parker offering free solar eclipse-viewing glasses
Warby Parker is celebrating next week’s solar eclipse by giving out safe viewing glasses starting Monday. The free glasses will be available at all Warby Parker stores while supplies last until the day of the astronomical event April 8, according…
Gun accidentally fired at Ipswich brewery, injures 3
Local News A concealed handgun was accidentally fired at True North Ale brewery Friday, sending two the hospital. Multiple people were injured after a gun was accidentally fired in an Ipswich brewery Friday, police said. Ipswich police responded to True…
3/31: The Takeout: Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger
3/31: The Takeout: Filmmaker Brian Knappenberger – CBS News Watch CBS News For this edition of “The Takeout,” Major Garrett speaks to filmmaker Brian Knappenberger about directing the nine-part documentary series, “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War.” The…
Kia recalls over 427,000 Telluride SUVs; Texas AG probes Boeing supplier
Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the intermediate shaft and…
Pete Buttigieg says “we don’t fully know” conditions for Baltimore bridge repair
Pete Buttigieg says “we don’t fully know” conditions for Baltimore bridge repair – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells “Face the Nation” that as officials are assessing how to reconstruct the Francis Scott Key Bridge in…
Nancy Pelosi Marks César Chávez Day, Trans Visibility Day on Easter Sunday
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) marked Transgender Visibility Day and César Chávez Day on Easter Sunday, though California state government offices will only observe Chávez Day on Monday, April 1. Pelosi issued a tweet honoring the late farmworker union organizer and…
The Who’s “Tommy” returns to Broadway
The Who’s “Tommy” returns to Broadway – CBS News Watch CBS News The rock opera “Tommy” was one of The Who’s biggest hits, and won five Tony Awards when it was translated to Broadway three decades ago. Now it’s back,…
4-alarm fire engulfs Brooklyn Catholic Church on Easter Sunday
A four-alarm fire overtook a Catholic church in Brooklyn on Easter Sunday, the FDNY said. The fire – which occurred at Our Lady of the Rosemary of Pompei at 225 Seigel St., in East Williamsburg – began around 1:48 p.m.,…
Cardinal Cupich celebrates Easter with Grand Crossing church
Hundreds gathered for Easter Mass at a South Side church Sunday morning, where Cardinal Blase Cupich preached a resounding message of hope, peace and compassion. The pews of St. Moses the Black Parish in Grand Crossing, which describes itself as…
DA Got that Dope, from Chicago, produced Beyoncé’s ‘Tyrant,’ the violin-heavy banger on ‘Cowboy Carter’
David Doman’s music career began at Evanston Township High School, where he produced a compilation album featuring the best student rappers and singers. Back then, his producer name was D.A.V.I.D, until a friend convinced him to make a slight change….
Israelis stage largest anti-government protest since Gaza war began
JERUSALEM — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered outside the parliament building in Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government demonstration since the country went to war in October. They urged the government to reach a cease-fire deal to free…
Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue removing steel, concrete
By MIKE PESOLI and JEFFREY COLLINS BALTIMORE — As divers assisted crews with the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, some near the site took time on…
Ukraine Aid Will Have ‘Overwhelming Support’ in Congress
House Intelligence chairman Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) said Sunday on CBS’s “Face The Nation” that more funding for Ukraine will have “overwhelming support” in Congress. Partial transcript as follows: ED O’KEEFE: Thanks for sticking with us. We go now to the…
Chris Sale hit hard by former Red Sox teammate in Braves debut
SEATTLE – Chris Sale looked solid Atlanta Braves debut on Sunday, with one notable exception. Kyle Schwarber welcomed his former Red Sox teammate to the National League East with a leadoff home run. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger sent Sale’s second…
What Drake Maye said of his meeting with Patriots
Patriots The Patriots sent a heavy contingent of staffers to watch Maye’s Pro Day, including Jerod Mayo. Drake Maye met with the Patriots during UNC’s Pro Day on Thursday. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker) Key members of the Patriots’ organization got…
Christians Celebrate Easter – If Christ Not Raised ‘Your Faith Is in Vain’
Christians celebrate Easter this Sunday, marking the anniversary of the cornerstone belief of their faith that is as shocking of a claim today as it was 2,000 years ago: Jesus Christ was bodily resurrected from the grave following his death…
Fire breaks out during Easter brunch at Austin’s Saloon in Libertyville
Firefighters responded to a fire during Easter brunch Sunday at Austin’s Saloon in Libertyville. A fire broke out at an Easter brunch buffet table Sunday at Austin’s Saloon in Libertyville, forcing an evacuation of the restaurant and sending one person…