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Scientists gather in Key Biscayne to save coral reefs amid rising ocean temperatures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

As ocean temperatures rise due to severe heat waves, a serious risk is affecting coral reefs. On Tuesday, a group of scientists from the University of Miami (UM) is hoping to tackle the situation as they gathered in Key Biscayne. Coral reefs, a vital part of our ocean’s ecosystem, are suffering in this heat just as much, if not more than humans are. The heat is causing the coral reefs to be bleached which means they are under more stress and are subject to mortality. Even in some of the most resilient reefs, temperature readings have gone up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. “We had a huge effort over the last couple of decades here in Florida and elsewhere around the world to create coral nurseries and to establish protocols for out planting to restore the reefs,” said Dr. Cynthia Lewis, director of the Florida Keys Marine Laboratory. UM’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science plans on rescuing the coral to further help them at their facility off Vi...

‘It’s incredible’: Survivor of Stow plane crash speaks while recovering at hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

STOW, Massachusetts (WBZ) — One of the survivors of last week’s plane crash in Stow is speaking out.Robert Bauer was a passenger on the plane being flown by his brother. The plane crashed between homes while he was trying to land at Minute Man Air Field. Robert’s daughter was also onboard and all three survived the crash with injuries.The plane was returning to Massachusetts after picking up Bauer’s daughter in Lake Placid, New York, where she was coaching at a hockey camp.Bauer said he’s grateful for the team at UMass Memorial Medical Center.“Never mind that I should be alive, I shouldn’t be able to walk. But thanks to them, I’ve got full mobility,” said Bauer. “I could dance if I tried. It’s incredible, you know?”Bauer’s expected to be released from the hospital on Sunday and his daughter and brother are still being treated.

House GOP chairmen announce probe into Hunter Biden plea deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

(CNN) — Three House GOP chairmen sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding documents and information regarding circumstances related to Hunter Biden’s plea deal with the Justice Department.The Republicans – House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio, Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky and Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith of Missouri – are also requesting a Justice Department briefing over the Hunter Biden probe.The announcement marks the latest line of inquiry by House Republicans connected to the president and his family. Earlier on Monday, the Oversight Committee held a closed-door meeting with Hunter Biden’s former business partner, Devon Archer.A plea deal between Hunter Biden and the Justice Department is on hold after a dramatic court hearing Wednesday.Hunter Biden failed to pay between $1.1 million and $1.5 million in federal taxes before the legal deadlines and was poised to plead guilty to two tax charges with prosecutors agreeing to recommend a ...

Sweden weighs tighter border controls after Quran burnings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Sweden’s prime minister is considering tightening border controls over security concerns after recent Quran-burning controversies.“As everyone knows, we have a complicated security situation both in and around Sweden,” Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson said during a press conference Tuesday. “We are in daily contact with the Swedish intelligence services at the moment. That’s how serious we think the situation is.” A final decision on border control will be made Thursday, Swedish broadcaster SVT reported.“People with very weak links to Sweden should not be able to come to Sweden to commit crimes,” Kristersson added during that press conference. In recent weeks, Sweden and Denmark have witnessed several Quran burnings often led by far-right protesters, which were condemned by the EU. Denmark has “received considerable negative attention” from militant Islamists in response, the Danish Intelligence Service reported Monday. The incidents...

WATCH: Pink flies over Fenway Park during first of two Fenway concerts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

Music star Pink went flying over Fenway Park Monday night, taking to the skies while suspended by cables in the first of two concerts at Fenway this week The singer began the soaring performance during her song “So What.” She then returned to the stage at the end of the song to roaring applause.Pink is in Boston as part of her Summer Carnival 2023 tour. She is joined in her shows by Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, GROUPLOVE and KidCutUp. Pink is scheduled to take the stage for the second leg of her two-night Boston visit on Tuesday night.Fenway is scheduled to host more live music on Wednesday with a show headlined by the band Fall Out Boy. Fall Out Boy will be joined by Bring Me the Horizon, Four Year Strong and Royal & the Serpent.

Beyoncé scheduled to take the stage at Gillette Stadium for first Foxboro show since 2018

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

The stage is set in Foxboro where Beyoncé is scheduled to take the stage at Gillette Stadium Tuesday night for her first local show since 2018. Beyoncé will be making her fourth appearance in Foxboro as she brings her Renaissance tour to town.As fans prepare for the concert, crews were making final preparations on Monday, setting up the stage and other equipment. Parking lots are scheduled to open for Beyoncé’s show at 4 p.m. The show itself is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early because there is no opening act. The MBTA Commuter Rail is running a special event train for the concert, scheduled to leave South Station at 4:05 p.m. with a scheduled arrival in Foxboro just after 5 p.m. The train will then depart for Boston 30 minutes after the concert ends. Train tickets were sold out as of Tuesday morning. Those still trying to secure concert tickets will need to pay up, with the cheapest tickets on StubHub going for $218 on Wednesday morning....

Plainville police investigating series of vehicle break-ins

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

An investigation continued in Plainville Monday after a series of vehicle break-ins over the weekend, police said. Plainville police said the break-ins happened early Saturday morning. In total, police said they received six reports of unlocked vehicles that had been entered in neighborhoods including the Lincoln Avenue, Pleasant Street and Grove Street areas. In addition to cars, police said two mountain bikes were taken from a driveway. Police shared video on Monday that they said showed two suspects trying to break into vehicles. Police said video also showed suspects stealing the bikes.Plainville police reminded people to lock their cars and either remove or hide any valuables. Anyone who recognizes the people seen in video of these incidents is also asked to reach out by calling police at 508-809-5555.

Overstock officially launches Bed Bath & Beyond domain online in US

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Overstock has officially relaunched the Bed Bath & Beyond domain online Tuesday in the U.S., after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million last month.The online retailer Overstock.com said in late June that it was dumping its name online and it will become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year. The name change was made in Canada on June 29, but at the time the Midvale, Utah-based company didn’t specify a date for the U.S. relaunch.Overstock.com’s CEO Jonathan Johnson told The Associated Press in a phone interview last week that the relaunch in Canada has “run without a hitch.” The company has added roughly 600,000 bed and bath items since its bid for the retailer became public last month, Johnson said.The company has still not made any decisions on a corporate name, he said.Johnson had said that the name change was necessary because Overstock still confuses some c...

Bruins, Trent Frederic agree to deal, avoid arbitration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

While awaiting the arbitration award for goalie Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins came to terms with restricted free agent Trent Frederic, who’d been scheduled for a Tuesday arbitration hearing of his own.Frederic was signed to a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $2.3 million, according to multiple reports. In an exchange of pre-arbitration numbers, Frederic’s camp was seeking $2.9 million while the B’s were at $1.4 million.Frederic will be earning more than twice his salary from last season – $1.05 million – on the strength of his breakout 17-goal season in 2022-23 while skating primarily at right wing with center Charlie Coyle and left wing Taylor Hall. The contract leaves the B’s with approximately $3.1 million in salary cap space.With Hall traded to Chicago and Coyle expected to bump up in the lineup with the retirement Patrice Bergeron and the expected departure of David Krejci, it’s not clear where Frederic will slot in the lineup for the up...

Patriots OT Trent Brown sitting out second straight practice Tuesday, 8 others missing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:24:24 GMT

FOXBORO — Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown was a non-participant for a second straight training camp practice Tuesday, heading down to a lower field for conditioning work while the rest of the team engaged in positional drills and walk-through team periods.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots extra points: Trent Brown reported to training camp ‘lighter than he’s been’ New England Patriots | Bill Belichick: Mac Jones had a ‘good offseason,’ Patriots QBs will compete in training camp New England Patriots | Patriots training camp Day 6: ‘D’ makes goal-line stand, Rhamondre Stevenson sits New England Patriots | Patriots have a secret offensive weapon on defensive side of the ball New England Patriots | Patriots still counting on young running backs as depth is tested in training camp Starting left guard Cole Strange was present, but did not stre...