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Nonprofits shouldn’t be shielded from accountability
41+ min ago (504+ words) If a person is seriously harmed " whether by medical malpractice, sexual abuse, or another intentional act " a core tenet of our justice system is that person's right to compensation. But Massachusetts's outdated cap on how much money a nonprofit can…...
Newsom vs. Harris: The frenemies primary?
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (554+ words) Mariel Garza is executive editor of the Los Angeles-based publication Golden State and a contributing Globe Opinion writer. Governor Gavin Newsom of California is on a national tour to promote his new memoir, "Young Man in a Hurry." It's a…...
Team USA sets initial starting rotation for World Baseball Classic, with Logan Webb starting opener
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (213+ words) PHOENIX " Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday. DeRosa added that two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik…...
Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to parents
9+ hour, 27+ min ago (295+ words) The order blocks for now a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. It comes after religious parents and educators challenged California school policies aimed at preventing schools from…...
SJC weighs state ban on licenses to carry for teenagers
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (567+ words) Justices with the state's highest court questioned Monday whether Massachusetts could continue to ban gun licenses for people under 21 years old, under new guidance set out in a landmark 2022 decision by the US Supreme Court. After a half-hour hearing, the…...
Slumping Kings fire coach Jim Hiller, name D.J. Smith as the interim replacement
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (555+ words) LOS ANGELES " The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller on Sunday after losing five of their past six games and falling out of playoff position. D.J. Smith was named the interim replacement for the rest of the season in the first coaching…...
1976: When Isley Brothers and Stevie Wonder changed American music forever
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (674+ words) This is the second part in a series looking at the transformative golden era of the Black arts movement in 1976. "Harvest For The World" (released May 29, 1976) "If it were not for the Isley Brothers, the Beatles would still be in…...
Former Celtics center Al Horford sums up move to Warriors for 19th NBA season as ‘big learning experience’
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (1629+ words) The lure of winning one more title enticed Al Horford to head west to Golden State. After the free agent departure of Kevin Looney to the Pelicans, the Warriors were seeking a floor-stretching center who could play in an up-tempo…...
Saturday’s Red Sox spring training report: Jarren Duran has big day to spark victory
3+ day, 7+ min ago (168+ words) We ran the bases well and that's what we want," manager Alex Cora said. "The offense is a lot better than people think." Saturday's Red Sox spring training report: Jarren Duran has big day to spark victory SCORE: Red Sox…...
Democratic congressional candidates are putting their kids front and center as they call for generational change
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1081+ words) Patrick Roath wants you to know that he's running for Congress. He also wants you to know he just became a dad. "No matter what room I'm in, heads nod when you talk about" child care costs, Roath, 38, said in…...