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National News “Perhaps a kind friend could have suggested to Bi that there were other explanations. Instead, Bi had a set of legal adversaries and a supportive echo chamber,” the “Wired” story reads. FILE – A pregnant woman stands for a portrait in Dallas, May 18, 2023. LM Otero / AP, File New reporting from Wired details the explosively acrimonious fallout of a deal gone horribly wrong, between a San Francisco venture capitalist and a single mother she engaged to be a pregnancy surrogate. The story, which has gone viral on social media, centers on an ambitious and exacting venture capitalist,…

CLASS NOTES Following an 80-year absence for local high schools, Thanksgiving football made its return to Fenway Park in 2015. A decade later, it is a proud tradition that continues. Major League Baseball and Fenway Sports Group announced Monday the holiday showcase will return to one of Boston’s historic landmarks this season, with four more bouts featuring some of the commonwealth’s largest schools. Four separate games have been scheduled, slated to kick off on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The introductory battle will feature a showdown between two premier Middlesex League heavyweights, as Melrose faces off with Wakefield at 5 p.m. Many…

SEATTLE — Randy Arozarena hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the third inning as part of a four-RBI night as the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Tuesday to maintain a 1 1/2-game lead for the final AL wild card. Arozarena hit his 27th homer, four more than his previous career high. He turned on a fastball down the middle from Matthew Liberatore (7-12), a no-doubt drive that prompted Arozarena to stunt a pose in the direction of the Mariners’ dugout. Then in the fifth inning, Arozarena added to Seattle’s lead with a sacrifice fly in…

Overtime. It’s a beautiful thing in the sport of football. Two teams that have battled each other for four quarters get the opportunity to clash once more in a high-stakes matchup that determines the outcome of all the blood, sweat and exhaustion poured in throughout the week and the game. On Saturday, Michigan State football got a taste of overtime against Boston College, winning 42–40 on a game-winning two-point conversion. “I was really proud of the guys for continuing to fight and find a way,” MSU head coach Jonathan Smith said. “I think this is a step forward. Confidence can…

In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising, organizations are continually seeking innovative new ways to engage supporters and maximize their contributions. One of the most effective yet underutilized methods is payroll giving. Here’s how it works: Payroll giving allows employees to automatically donate a portion of their salary to a nonprofit organization, often before taxes are deducted, which not only makes giving more convenient but also maximizes the impact of each contribution. However, even though payroll giving is a simple and effective way to generate support, many nonprofits struggle to increase awareness and participation in these programs. In this article,…

By Cary Shuman Chelsea Team Captain Ben Cares, the Director of Housing and Community Development, givesinstructions during a pre-performance rehearsal at the All-America City Award program in Denver. Rebecca Trout, director of the All-America City Award and Communications at the National Civic League, will present City Manager Fidel Maltez and the local team the prestigious honor in person Saturday as part of Chelsea Day. Trout’s organization hosted the impressive All-America City Award program June 27-29 in Denver. Trout was visible everywhere during the many weekend events, welcoming the 20 cities and towns to the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Civic Action…

Freshman Rena Pistilli (Lambaré, Paraguay) logged her first career goals, but the UMass Lowell field hockey team dropped a 3-2 overtime heartbreaker at Yale in New Haven, Conn., on Sunday. “This was a tough battle against a seasoned and fast Yale team,” said UML head coach Shannon LeBlanc. “It was a good bounce back performance after Friday, but still not good enough for a win.” Pistilli tallied both goals for UMass Lowell (1-3), while sophomore Karlijn Kerkhof (Rotterdam, Netherlands) and senior Madison Leeper (East Amherst, N.Y.) logged two assists apiece. Freshman goalkeeper Veerle Mous (Breda, Netherlands) finished with six saves.…

The Westford Academy girls volleyball team had no problem taking care of business against Billerica, earning a three-set sweep on Monday. The Grey Ghosts won by scores of 25-18, 25-18 and 25-20 in a non-league match. Leading the way for Westford were senior setter Lia Clancy with 20 assists, senior outside hitter Norah Schweitzer with 11 kills, five blocks, one ace, Kaitlyn Pepin with seven kills and two blocks, and Aanya Surampudi with seven digs. For Billerica, Kendra Marino (six kills), Emma Johnson (eight assists), Meghan Downs (six assists) and Avery Townsend (six service points) all played well in defeat.…

Kirill Kaprizov may soon sign a new contract with the Minnesota Wild. He is entering the last year of his five-year deal, and is waiting for an extension from the Wild. NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported the Kaprizov signing news on Tuesday. He believes the deal will be worth $120 million over eight years. That means $15 million per year, the highest in NHL history. “I’m thinking that it’s very possible that we see a Kirill Kaprizov extension with the Minnesota Wild materialize over the next week,” Seravalli said on Tuesday, via B/R Ice. “I believe this to be a…

After organizers cut short Stage 11 of the Vuelta a España to avoid mass protests at the finish line in Bilbao, they were faced with a choice: protect their race or protect Israel–Premier Tech. Protestors made clear both their disgust over the Israeli team’s participation in the Spanish Grand Tour and their continued commitment to haranguing the team if Vuelta organizers did not remove them from the race. Despite the protests and calls from within the peloton for IPT’s removal, organizers stuck by Sylvan Adams’s squad, hoping things would die down once the race left the Basque region.Things did not…