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Charles Winokoor  |  Special to the Taunton Daily GazetteHealth insurance costs for companies soaring as we head toward 2026Businesses and companies that provide health care coverage are facing the largest spike in health insurance costs in the past 15 yearsStraight Arrow NewsThe rising cost of health insurance is a major concern for small and large businesses in Massachusetts.A UMass Donahue Institute survey found 63% of small business owners believe they pay higher health insurance premiums than larger companies.The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce created its Government Affairs Council to help local businesses communicate with legislators.Business groups like the Retailers Association of…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Boston College Eagles (16-14, 5-13 ACC) fell 3-0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-18) to No.4 Pitt (24-4, 16-2 ACC) Sunday afternoon at the Fitzgerald Field House.   Audrey Ross led the Eagles with 11 kills and added five blocks. Cornelia Roach recorded five kills and three blocks, hitting .455. Freshman Sofija Marjanovic also tallied five kills, adding five digs. Lucy Mott led the offensive charge with 21 assists; she added four block assists. Freshman Bella Ehrlich led the defensive blocking effort posting five block assists. Brooklyn Yelland anchored the back row with eight digs; she added five assists.…

When College of Charleston athletic director Matt Roberts looked at the caller ID on his phone, he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost the Cougars’ head basketball coach.It was the spring of 2021 and former Boston College athletic director Pat Kraft was searching for a new men’s basketball coach.Kraft’ reaching out to Roberts was a professional courtesy. He wanted permission to talk with Cougars head coach Earl Grant — a former Stall High School standout — about possibly moving on from the Lowcountry to the Northeast and the ACC.“I told Pat that if he got Earl…

Red Sox manager Alex Cora reflects on decision to trade Rafael Devers: “We needed to make that move for the benefit of everybody” originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.When the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers back in June, many fans and critics thought their season was over. However, they then bounced back, and actually became a better team, and made it to the playoffs for the first time in years.AdvertisementNow, Sox manager had some time to reflect on trading Devers, and he still thinks it was the right…

In March, President Donald Trump’s administration canceled over $3 million worth of food usually sent to Massachusetts food banks.Local nonprofit Project Bread said the attacks on federal food assistance programs come as food insecurity is growing in Massachusetts. Nearly a fifth of people in Massachusetts are struggling to afford food. The nonprofit hosted its 57th annual Walk for Hunger on Sunday morning. More than 3,500 people gathered on Boston Common to walk a 3-mile course that raised over $1 million to support ending hunger in Massachusetts. “So far, there have been some cuts that have come through around grants for…

Nov. 251925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals.1934 — The Detroit Lions suffer the first defeat in franchise history, 3-0 to the Green Bay Packers. The Lions had won the first 10 games of the season.1948 — Howie Dallmar of the Philadelphia Warriors matches his NBA record for futility by missing all 15 shots against the Washington Capitols.1976 — Buffalo’s O.J. Simpson rushes for 273 yards and scores two touchdowns in a 27-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on…

ABC International has announced an exciting slate of sports-focused programming for 2026, placing sport at the heart of its audience growth strategy for Asia and the Pacific.At a livestreamed event in Sydney titled The Power of Sport, ABC International’s Head Claire M. Gorman outlined ambitious plans, including ongoing investment in high quality sports content for the ABC’s international screen, audio and digital platforms.WATCH EVENT LIVESTREAM HEREAccording to Gorman: “Today is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the power of sport to build audiences and promote inclusion and equality. ABC International will continue to place sport at the heart of…

President Trump announces new exemptions to tariffsPresident Donald Trump announced new exemptions to tariffs signing as new executive order this week. Trump insists this will help lower grocery prices for Americans.Fox – 4 NewsThe poll, released Nov. 19, found that 66% of Massachusetts residents disapprove of Trump’s handling of his job, while 34% approve.His net approval rating is -32, which is down from -26 in September, likely driven in part by a drop in support among Massachusetts Republicans (78% approve, down from 95% in September).His approval on the economy has also dropped since September: just 29% approve.President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped in…

19:42   Rowan Brumbaugh misses two point layup   19:40   Curtis Williams Jr. offensive rebound   19:38 +2 Curtis Williams Jr. makes two point layup 41-40 19:15   Tyler Ringgold shooting foul (Jayden Hastings draws the foul)   19:14   Jayden Hastings misses regular free throw 1 of 2   19:14   Jayden Hastings misses regular free throw 2 of 2   19:14   Tyler Ringgold defensive rebound   19:03 +2 Tyler Ringgold makes two point layup 43-40 18:33   Donald Hand Jr. misses two point jump shot   18:31   Aidan Shaw offensive rebound   18:31   Rowan…

pinnedBoys’ soccerD1: No. 2 Natick 3, No. 1 St. John’s Prep 2D2: No. 11 West Springfield 3, No. 4 Duxbury 0D3: No. 2 Norwell 1, No. 4 Greater New Bedford 0D4: No. 2 Bromfield 1, No. 5 Rockland 0D5: No. 1 Boston International 2, No. 2 Hopedale 0Girls’ soccerD1: No. 4 Natick 4, No. 6 Franklin 2D2: No. 1 Duxbury 3, No. 2 Longmeadow 1D3: No. 1 Medfield 1, No. 2 Nipmuc 0D4: No. 1 Sutton 1, No. 6 Littleton 0D5: No. 3 Hull 3, No. 4 Monson 1MIAA state soccer championships: Live updates from SaturdayClick here to refresh |…