Skip to contentBy | If you’re in a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, all of the phones in the room could be popping off at the same time.There will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m.FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will be conducting this national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. Legislation passed in 2015 requires FEMA to conduct this nationwide test at least once every three years.“THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is...…Skip to contentBy | If you’re in a meeting on Wednesday afternoon, all of the phones in the room could be popping off at the same time.There will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m.FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will be conducting this national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System. Legislation passed in 2015 requires FEMA to conduct this nationwide test at least once every three years.“THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldPresident Biden on the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting pushed for “commonsense gun law reforms,” as Massachusetts advocates said the state can be a “model” for reducing gun violence, touting the Bay State’s lowest gun death rate in the nation.They also warned about the rise of gun violence in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic, and a spike in gun sales.Biden over the weekend — three years after a gunman killed 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — cited last year’s historic increase in homicides...…By | | Boston HeraldPresident Biden on the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting pushed for “commonsense gun law reforms,” as Massachusetts advocates said the state can be a “model” for reducing gun violence, touting the Bay State’s lowest gun death rate in the nation.They also warned about the rise of gun violence in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic, and a spike in gun sales.Biden over the weekend — three years after a gunman killed 14 students and three educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. — cited last year’s historic increase in homicides...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldFormer White House strategist Steve Bannon told a group of Boston Republicans that former President Donald Trump will come roaring back in 2024, suggesting he may first be elected to Congress, displace Nancy Pelosi as speaker and launch impeachment proceedings against President Biden.“Going forward, we can transform the Republican Party into more of a MAGA movement … just immerse the (Make America Great Again) movement with the Republican Party, and we’re going to have massive victories in the future,” Bannon said in a Lincoln Day Breakfast speech.During his talk to the...…By | | Boston HeraldFormer White House strategist Steve Bannon told a group of Boston Republicans that former President Donald Trump will come roaring back in 2024, suggesting he may first be elected to Congress, displace Nancy Pelosi as speaker and launch impeachment proceedings against President Biden.“Going forward, we can transform the Republican Party into more of a MAGA movement … just immerse the (Make America Great Again) movement with the Republican Party, and we’re going to have massive victories in the future,” Bannon said in a Lincoln Day Breakfast speech.During his talk to the...WW…

By | and | | Boston HeraldThe Pennsylvania woman accused of directing pro-Trump rioters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Capitol siege, stealing a laptop in Pelosi’s office, and allegedly trying to send it to Russia has been arrested.Federal authorities say Riley June Williams, who was on the run with possibly the laptop computer or hard drive, surrendered, according to multiple reports.The U.S. Attorney’s Office listed Williams as being “arrested 1/18/21 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.” There were no further details available just before midnight Monday of her...…By | and | | Boston HeraldThe Pennsylvania woman accused of directing pro-Trump rioters to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office during the Capitol siege, stealing a laptop in Pelosi’s office, and allegedly trying to send it to Russia has been arrested.Federal authorities say Riley June Williams, who was on the run with possibly the laptop computer or hard drive, surrendered, according to multiple reports.The U.S. Attorney’s Office listed Williams as being “arrested 1/18/21 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania.” There were no further details available just before midnight Monday of her...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldMassachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported 99 new coronavirus deaths and 6,419 new cases, one of the highest single-day counts ever as cases surge in the wake of Christmas.Wednesday’s count of 6,419 cases comes after Tuesday’s 4,178 cases and Monday’s 4,358 cases. Last Thursday — the final day of 2020 — was the state’s single-day record high of 6,887 new cases.Wednesday’s 99 new virus deaths and three new probable virus deaths bring the state’s total COVID-19 death toll to 12,836. The seven-day average of daily deaths is now 51, a significant jump from 13 daily...…By | | Boston HeraldMassachusetts health officials on Wednesday reported 99 new coronavirus deaths and 6,419 new cases, one of the highest single-day counts ever as cases surge in the wake of Christmas.Wednesday’s count of 6,419 cases comes after Tuesday’s 4,178 cases and Monday’s 4,358 cases. Last Thursday — the final day of 2020 — was the state’s single-day record high of 6,887 new cases.Wednesday’s 99 new virus deaths and three new probable virus deaths bring the state’s total COVID-19 death toll to 12,836. The seven-day average of daily deaths is now 51, a significant jump from 13 daily...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldWhile people desperately want to receive a coronavirus vaccine as the pandemic continues to rage 10 months later, the feds are warning the public about the rise of vax scams.Federal agencies including the FBI are sounding the alarm about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.The feds said they have received several complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain people’s personal information and money.“We continue to work diligently with law enforcement partners and the private sector to identify cyber threats and...…By | | Boston HeraldWhile people desperately want to receive a coronavirus vaccine as the pandemic continues to rage 10 months later, the feds are warning the public about the rise of vax scams.Federal agencies including the FBI are sounding the alarm about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.The feds said they have received several complaints of scammers using the public’s interest in COVID-19 vaccines to obtain people’s personal information and money.“We continue to work diligently with law enforcement partners and the private sector to identify cyber threats and...WW…

GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS.XBy | | Boston HeraldAs charities and nonprofits face the uphill battle of raising money during the coronavirus pandemic and a down economy, the Pan-Mass Challenge this year surpassed expectations and shattered its goal.The PMC raised $50 million this year for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, the bike-a-thon announced on Monday.The $50 million smashed its fundraising goal of $41 million. Last year, the PMC donated a record-breaking $63 million to Dana-Farber.PMC’s leaders — knowing the impact of the...…GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS.XBy | | Boston HeraldAs charities and nonprofits face the uphill battle of raising money during the coronavirus pandemic and a down economy, the Pan-Mass Challenge this year surpassed expectations and shattered its goal.The PMC raised $50 million this year for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, the bike-a-thon announced on Monday.The $50 million smashed its fundraising goal of $41 million. Last year, the PMC donated a record-breaking $63 million to Dana-Farber.PMC’s leaders — knowing the impact of the...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldDOUGLAS — A 73-year-old Vietnam veteran out holding a sign supporting President Trump was assaulted on Saturday, according to police.Douglas Police arrested 34-year-old Kiara Dudley, of Douglas, and charged her with assault and battery on an elderly person causing injury after the incident at the intersection of Main and Webster streets.A couple from Douglas, including the veteran, were at that intersection around noon on Saturday holding Trump flags and signs, according to police.About 30 minutes after they arrived, Dudley is accused of approaching the pro-Trump couple...…By | | Boston HeraldDOUGLAS — A 73-year-old Vietnam veteran out holding a sign supporting President Trump was assaulted on Saturday, according to police.Douglas Police arrested 34-year-old Kiara Dudley, of Douglas, and charged her with assault and battery on an elderly person causing injury after the incident at the intersection of Main and Webster streets.A couple from Douglas, including the veteran, were at that intersection around noon on Saturday holding Trump flags and signs, according to police.About 30 minutes after they arrived, Dudley is accused of approaching the pro-Trump couple...WW…

GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS.XBy | | Boston HeraldA Massachusetts town clerk has resigned after officials in the 4th Congressional District community lost track of thousands of ballots in the primary earlier this month.Franklin Town Clerk Teresa Burr on Friday stepped down to “re-establish confidence with the voters of this community in their elections,” she wrote in her resignation letter.Two days after the Sept. 1 primary, thousands of uncounted ballots surfaced in Franklin as the 4th Congressional District remained too close to...…GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS.XBy | | Boston HeraldA Massachusetts town clerk has resigned after officials in the 4th Congressional District community lost track of thousands of ballots in the primary earlier this month.Franklin Town Clerk Teresa Burr on Friday stepped down to “re-establish confidence with the voters of this community in their elections,” she wrote in her resignation letter.Two days after the Sept. 1 primary, thousands of uncounted ballots surfaced in Franklin as the 4th Congressional District remained too close to...WW…

By | | Boston HeraldQuest Diagnostics is launching a coronavirus antibody test for the general public to help people learn if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and developed antibodies against it, the company announced on Tuesday.People — without even visiting a doctor — can buy this $119 test online. A doctor then reviews each test request.If the test is approved, the person will get their blood drawn at one of Quest’s 2,200 patient service centers in the U.S.Local Quest patient centers are in Boston, Brookline, Quincy, Arlington, Melrose, Waltham, Danvers, Braintree, Weymouth, Norwood,...…By | | Boston HeraldQuest Diagnostics is launching a coronavirus antibody test for the general public to help people learn if they’ve been exposed to COVID-19 and developed antibodies against it, the company announced on Tuesday.People — without even visiting a doctor — can buy this $119 test online. A doctor then reviews each test request.If the test is approved, the person will get their blood drawn at one of Quest’s 2,200 patient service centers in the U.S.Local Quest patient centers are in Boston, Brookline, Quincy, Arlington, Melrose, Waltham, Danvers, Braintree, Weymouth, Norwood,...WW…