Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro
Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v
New York City’s biggest charity bike ride is set to enjoy a pleasant Sunday. Weather models predict clear skies and temperatures peaking near 59 degrees, making it a comfortable day for riders. About thirty‑two thousand cyclists will line the streets across all five boroughs, sharing roads with m
Health officials are looking at how medicines for mental health are used, and a group of well‑known doctors is offering new advice on how patients can safely quit them. They point out that sometimes doctors leave people on drugs longer than needed, or when the medicines no longer help. The doctors
The city’s mayor has moved a bill that would add a 2 percent fee on home sales above $2 million. The fee is aimed at raising money for low‑income housing, but critics say it will make doing business in Boston more expensive. The proposal was signed by the mayor after a city council vote that appr
Some big money players see Robinhood’s recent fall as nothing more than a temporary glitch. The trading app, which slipped almost 12 % after missing earnings and revenue forecasts on April 28, has attracted fresh buying from big names. The drop was largely blamed on weaker crypto trading, but analys
Some types of cancer are tough to beat because they show no signs until they grow big or spread early. Because of this, doctors often find them too late for the usual chemo or radiation to work. Breast cancer is a prime example. It can be tiny yet already have moved to other parts of the body,
A bright night in Los Angeles turned into a science‑theatre spectacle when the world’s leading researchers met Hollywood celebrities for the 12th Breakthrough Prize ceremony. The event, often dubbed “the Oscars of Science, ” highlighted groundbreaking work that could change lives. The Breakthroug
The recent indictment of former senior advisor David Mor — who worked closely with famed epidemiologist Anthony Fauci — has sparked debate over whether the case is about protecting government email rules or targeting Fauci. The Department of Justice, citing FBI Director Kash Patel, claims the charge
Jeff Blackburn, who spent 24 years at Amazon building Prime Video and Amazon Music, left the tech giant to become CEO of Tennis Channel. He is a former high‑school tennis star who once gave up the sport to play football at Dartmouth, but he returned to the game while still at Amazon and now competes
