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Karen Read defense: Problematic investigation into John O’Keefe death grabs federal attention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

Among the many fireworks at the most recent hearing in the case of Karen Read, charged with killing her boyfriend John O’Keefe last year, is the defense’s claim that the investigation is so troubled that the federal government has opened up a case to look into it.“It’s been reported that federal authorities have now gotten involved in the circumstances surrounding this case and have impaneled a grand jury, federal grand jury, to investigate some of these circumstances,” defense attorney Alan Jackson said in Norfolk Superior Court Wednesday afternoon.“But Karen Read should not have to wait for the feds to figure out which heads should roll.”A day later, the feds didn’t have much to say to clarify the matter. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office said: “We do not confirm or deny investigations.” The FBI had the same answer, “as a matter of longstanding policy.”The case has brought about significant public attention — from both sides — which filled the second-f...

Hot Property: Beach within reach in North Falmouth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

Families looking for the ideal launchpad to summer fun on Cape Cod should add 17 Teneycke Hill Road in North Falmouth to their must-see list.The spacious contemporary Cape, built in 1996, has gone through a spiffy renovation. It’s now a pristine, turnkey home that’s a few minutes from fun on Buzzards Bay. While it’s not on the waterfront, the property’s proximity to popular Old Silver Beach and Chapoquoit Beach and the fact that it abuts an idyllic, thickly wooded lot is a pretty sweet deal.In addition to receiving recent updates, the home’s layout is optimal for hosting family and friends. Coming in at more than 3,100 square feet and three floors, there are multiple rooms where everyone can gather for a game night or a movie night by the fire. This same layout allows everyone to splinter off when together time has run its course for the day.For example, the main floor features a living room with a fireplace that’s just off the kitchen, a family room with a warm, wood paneled coffer...

‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3’ a Marvel-ous winner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

MOVIE REVIEW“Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3”Rated PG-13. At the AMC Boston Common, AMC South Bay and suburban theaters.Grade: A-When that first “Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) film hit our shores, it was a cyclonic breath of fresh air after nine previous Marvel films. The incredibly popular Marvel superhero films had become turgid, repetitive bores. Superheroes destroyed cities, often in dark, ugly 3D, gathered together to whine and moan and then destroyed more cities before finally saving the world.But the “Guardians” were something else entirely. Peter Quill aka “Star-Lord” was a wise-cracking, mischievous, rebellious boy-man kidnapped from Earth when he was a child. His mother was dead. He missed his beloved grandfather. Peter was another Peter Pan and all the villains were versions of Captain Hook. Plus, he had the Awesome Love Mixtape Vol. 1 that his mother had made. This was a stroke of genius on the part of Troma Studios graduate, rock and roller and writer-director James G...

Celtics’ Grant Williams proves ready for bigger role with Joel Embiid back for 76ers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

When Grant Williams checked into Wednesday’s Game 2 with 5:09 left in the first quarter, Joel Embiid was heading to the bench at the same time. But when Embiid returned with 1:05 to go, Williams had a message for the 76ers star and newly-minted NBA MVP.“For me, it’s just a matter of trying to make them work,” the Celtics forward said. “That’s what I basically said to him. I’m here to make you frustrated and continue to make this hard for you every single night.”Williams backed up his word. He didn’t give Embiid an inch of space, pressing up against the big man – who hovered over him by about six inches – like an irritant, though that backfired on their first play matched up together. Embiid caught a pass at the top of the key and when he felt a slight bump from Williams, exaggerated the contact and went crashing to the floor. Williams was whistled for a foul and stood there for a moment in some disbelief.But that play was an outlier for Williams, who had his best o...

Remembering when the Matignon High boys hockey team ruled the state

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

Marty Pierce thought it was only fitting to attend his granddaughter’s high school softball game Wednesday afternoon, supporting her during a tough time.Mount Alvernia faced the St. Joseph Prep/Matignon co-op, in which the latter joined the other two on Tuesday as announced Catholic schools that would close at the end of the academic year. Enrollment has been low, and Matignon is shutting down due to a lack of funding.It’s natural for the iconic former Matignon boys hockey head coach to be affected by the news, having orchestrated a dominant 40-year run that produced 10 state championships and 20 league titles. The program was nationally regarded as a juggernaut from the 1970s through the early ’90s. He can still describe with great detail the many moments that defined the historic stretch before he retired in 2004, and along with it, the many big names that came through the program before playing Div. 1 collegiate hockey. Many also advanced to the NHL.“I was shocked that they...

Red Sox notebook: Fenway Park much friendlier this season for team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

The Red Sox are doing right by America’s Most Beloved Ballpark this year.Entering Thursday, they were 10-3 over their last 13 games (12-7 overall) at Fenway Park, and 5-1 in home series (7-3 overall).In a pleasant departure from last year, they’ve been able to dispatch the division. They beat the Baltimore Orioles in the first series of the season, and have already won three of four games against the Toronto Blue Jays this week; in 2022, they didn’t have two series wins against division rivals until August.This is Boston’s first series win against Toronto since July 2021, and their first home series victory against the the Blue Jays since August 2020. In 2022, they only won three of 19 games against the Blue Jays, a total they’ve already matched in this first series.What’s changed?“I wish I knew,” Alex Cora said ahead of Thursday’s series finale. “They just dominated us (last year.) They hit the ball hard the whole time....

This San Diego speakeasy ranked one of the best bars in North America

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Speakeasies have become a not-so-secret novelty in San Diego, boasting delicious drinks inside a unique bar atmosphere. While all these hotspots offer innovative and flavorful cocktail creations, one San Diego speakeasy was named one of the best bars in all of North America.Raised by Wolves, located in the Westfield UTC mall, was ranked in the top 20 of a list of North America's 50 Best Bars in 2022 -- an annual ranking to shine a light on the region as a first-class cocktail destination. North County drinking spot named best brewery in California: Yelp The opulent and ornate bar immerses guests in an environment that feels like it was pulled right from the glamourous speakeasies of the 1920s prohibition era. Before a secret door leads guests to the main bar, they enter a old-world liquor store, with carved wooden cabinets, Art Deco light fixtures and an old-fashioned cash register. That old-world grandeur continues when guests step behind the secret door and into the...

Mississippi ex-governor releases texts in welfare scandal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Wednesday released what he said were all of his text and email messages related to a welfare fraud investigation — including money spent on building a university volleyball arena that was pushed by NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre.The 436 pages of messages had several that already appeared in court filings, including exchanges from 2017 to 2019 between the governor and the retired quarterback, with Favre saying he had agreed to raise money for the volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi and asking Bryant for help with that effort.From 2016 to 2019, the Mississippi Department of Human Services misspent more than $77 million in welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in the U.S., according to the state auditor. Prosecutors have said the department gave money to nonprofit organizations that spent it on projects such as the $5 million volleyball facility on the Hattiesburg campus.B...

Feasibility study complete into search of Winnipeg landfill for women’s remains

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

OTTAWA — The federal minister responsible for Crown-Indigenous relations says a study has been completed into whether it’s possible for a Winnipeg-area landfill to be searched for the remains of two Indigenous women.Marc Miller’s office did not release any details from the feasibility study and says in a statement that it’s being reviewed.Ottawa provided $500,000 to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs for studying a search at the Prairie Green landfill.Winnipeg police said in December that they believe the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran are in the landfill north of the city.But they said that it would be too difficult to search due to the passage of time and a large volume of material deposited at the site.Jeremy Anthony Michael Skibicki faces charges of first-degree murder in the deaths of the two women as well as in the killings of Rebecca Contois and a fourth unidentified woman Indigenous leaders have named Buffalo Woman.The partial remains of Contois w...

Kari Lake’s lawyers fined in failed Arizona election lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:16:32 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Republican Kari Lake’s lawyers were sanctioned $2,000 Thursday by the Arizona Supreme Court in their unsuccessful challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race last year to Democrat Katie Hobbs.In an order, the state’s highest court said Lake’s attorney made “false factual statements” that more than 35,000 ballots had been improperly added to the total ballot count. They have 10 days to submit the payment to the court clerk. The court, however, refused to order Lake to pay attorney fees to cover the costs of defending Hobbs and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in Lake’s appeal.Chief Justice Robert Brutinel cited Lake’s challenge over signature verification remains unresolved.Hobbs and Fontes said Lake and her attorneys should face sanctions for baselessly claiming that over 35,000 ballots were inserted into the race at a facility where a contractor scanned mail-in ballots to prepare them for county election workers to process and count. When the high court firs...