What to do if you see someone drowning: An experienced lifeguard’s advice to good Samaritans
Recent cases underscore how important it is for untrained individuals to avoid jumping into the water to rescue someone at all costs, says B.J. Fisher, a trained lifeguard of nearly 50 years. Here's what you can do to help instead.
Chad Finn
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This weekend was the most fun at Fenway in quite a while, and other thoughts from a sweep of the Yankees
This was a weekend of pure baseball satisfaction, a reminder of what we missed so dearly last summer, and a whisper about what might just be possible with this resilient and enjoyable ball club.
Yankees equipment truck gets stuck at Fenway Park after Red Sox complete sweep
This was a weekend of pure baseball satisfaction, a reminder of what we missed so dearly last summer, and a whisper about what might just be possible with this resilient and enjoyable ball club.
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Death toll rises to 10 at site of collapsed Miami-area condo building
A further 151 people who may have been in the building remained unaccounted for, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said.
Remembering the dead and missing in Florida condo collapse
Possible failure point emerges in building collapse
A further 151 people who may have been in the building remained unaccounted for, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said.
Winthrop neighbor recalls terrifying moment when gunman opened fire
A neighbor of retired State Police Trooper David L. Green, one of two Black people fatally shot Saturday in this city by a 28-year-old man who authorities said espoused racist and antisemitic views, on Monday recalled the terrifying moments when he and Green came near the shooter.
Trump Organization attorneys given Monday deadline to persuade prosecutors not to file charges against it
Prosecutors in New York have given former president Donald Trump’s attorneys a deadline of Monday afternoon to make any final arguments as to why the Trump Organization should not face criminal charges over its financial dealings, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Mass. coronavirus at a glance |
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Sydney McLaughlin shatters 400-meter hurdles world record
At the US track and field trials, McLaughlin outraced record-holder Dalilah Muhammad, finishing in 51.90, beating the standard by 0.26 seconds and Muhammad by 0.52.
I’ve been covering the Games for 45 years. This time, though, will be different
At the US track and field trials, McLaughlin outraced record-holder Dalilah Muhammad, finishing in 51.90, beating the standard by 0.26 seconds and Muhammad by 0.52.
‘A giant game of musical chairs’: Waves of workers are changing jobs as the pandemic wanes
The job market in Greater Boston is seething with activity. Many employees are burned out. Others have suffered personal losses or are simply looking to do something new. Whatever the reasons, the amount of voluntary churn in the job market is at a 21st-century high.
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Fourth of July fireworks will take place on Boston Common this year
Nothing spectacular on the Esplanade this July 4. The Boston Pops will perform for an audience at Tanglewood in the Berkshires followed by fireworks on the Common. The events will be televised live.
Fireworks are back. Here’s where you can watch
Nothing spectacular on the Esplanade this July 4. The Boston Pops will perform for an audience at Tanglewood in the Berkshires followed by fireworks on the Common. The events will be televised live.
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