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Boston Police Department fires 2 outspoken officers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Police Department has fired two officers, one who protested vaccine mandates at the mayor’s house and other places and another who criticized former Vice President Mike Pence on social media for allowing the certification of President Joe Biden’s election.Sgt. Shana Cottone and Officer Joseph Abasciano were fired Monday for violating department policies, Commissioner Michael Cox said in a statement. A department spokesperson said their cases were unrelated.Cottone was found to be in violation of multiple department rules regarding conduct, neglect of duty, respectful treatment of all and public criticism of the department, Cox said.“Cottone’s conduct in these cases reflects a pattern and inability to adhere to the rules and procedures of this department,” Cox wrote.Abasciano, who was previously investigated for his presence at a rally for former President Donald Trump before the Capitol insurrection, was found to have violated a rule that r...

Ohio files federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over East Palestine derailment, state’s attorney general says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

(CNN) — Ohio has filed a federal lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over last month’s toxic chemical derailment in East Palestine, Attorney General Dave Yost announced Tuesday.Yost outlined the 58-count complaint, saying that Norfolk Southern violated numerous state, federal and Ohio common laws and violated the state’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).“This derailment was entirely avoidable,” Yost said at a news conference Tuesday. “I’m concerned that Norfolk Southern may be putting profits for their own company above the health and safety of the cities and communities they operate in.”The attorney general went on to point out that the derailment “caused the release of over 1 million gallons of hazardous chemicals and it endangered both the health and area residents of Ohio’s natural resources.”After the derailment, the dangerous chemical vinyl chloride was releas...

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers have agreed on a $33 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press.The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, said it includes $21 million in guaranteed money.Meyers made the Patriots’ roster as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of North Carolina State and quickly found a home, displaying an acumen for catching the ball in traffic primarily out of the slot. Meyers spent his first four seasons with New England. He has averaged 70 catches and 800 yards receiving over the past three seasons.A free agent for the first time in his career, it helped make him a prime option for receiver-needy teams.Meyers reunites with Raiders coach Josh McDaniels, who was previously New England’s offensive coordinator.Meyers joins wide receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow, and tight end Darren Waller to give new quar...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Steve Ross writes big checks to clear cap space with Miami in ‘win-now’ mode

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss how NFL teams are conducting business this offseason with the Dolphins’ Steve Ross and other owners writing big checks to clear cap space. ()

Six bodies, 154 cremated remains were stored in Northern California factory

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

HAYWARD — The bodies of six people and the cremated remains of 154 others were recovered earlier this month from a former crematorium that had its license suspended five years ago, authorities said.The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in a statement said they are seeking help in reuniting one of the bodies and the 154 cremated remains with their families.The remains were associated with Oceanview Cremations. Sheriff’s Office spokeperson Lt. Tya Modeste said the business’ license was suspended in March 2018 but that the bodies it is trying to reunite with families came to the business between 2013 and 2021.Modeste said the bodies and remains were kept at a warehouse that was unauthorized to store remains. Five of the six non-cremated bodies were identified. Five were from Alameda County and the sixth from Sonoma County, she said. All six died between 2020 and 2021.Authorities could not identify one of them, because Oceanview Cremations owner Robert Smith was unable to produce any viab...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Is Miami relying too heavily on free agency?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss if the Dolphins are relying too heavily on free agency signings and not enough on NFL draft. ()

Illinois governor signs measure requiring paid leave for workers beginning Jan. 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

Hank Sanders | (TNS) Chicago TribuneGov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a bill that mandates paid leave for Illinois workers.The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, grants employees of businesses of any size one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 total paid hours per year.“Today, we will become the third state in the nation to require paid time off and the first among the largest states,” Pritzker said during a signing ceremony in the Loop. “I’m exceptionally proud that labor and business came together to recognize the value of this requirement to employees and employers alike.”Pritzker’s office said this bill will provide “approximately 1.5 million workers” paid time off once it takes effect in 2024.Pritzker was joined by several lawmakers who worked to pass bill, which was approved by both legislative chambers on the last day of the lame-duck session in January. Some told personal stories about having to miss work to take care of a family membe...

Ticker: Meta slashes another 10,000 jobs; Catholic system drops hospital merger  

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

Facebook parent Meta is slashing 10,000 jobs, about as many as the social media company announced late last year in its first round of cuts, as uncertainly about the global economy hits the technology sector particularly hard.The company announced 11,000 job cuts in November, about 13% of its workforce at the time. In addition to the layoffs, Meta said Tuesday that it would not fill 5,000 open positions.“This will be tough and there’s no way around that,” said CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Catholic system drops hospital mergerA Catholic-run health care system has withdrawn its application to affiliate with Day Kimball Healthcare, an independent, financially struggling hospital and health care system in northeastern Connecticut.Covenant Health’s decision to terminate its agreement with Day Kimball in Putnam comes weeks before the state’s Office of Health Strategy was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the planned merger.“As part of our due diligence as we prepared for the ...

Dolphins Deep Dive: Jalen Ramsey trade a good start to free agency for Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss the Dolphins’ start to free agency, signing CB Jalen Ramsey, QB Mike White and ILB David Long. ()

Giants acquire Raiders tight end Darren Waller for third-round pick

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:50:36 GMT

The Giants made a blockbuster trade for a big-time receiver on Tuesday. And he’s a tight end.Darren Waller is now a Giant.GM Joe Schoen acquired the Las Vegas Raiders tight end in exchange for a third-round pick, No. 100 overall.It’s the same pick the Giants acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in their trade of Kadarius Toney to the eventual Super Bowl champions last fall.So Schoen flipped a talented and disgruntled former first-round pick of the Giants’ previous regime in exchange for one of the NFL’s best receiving tight ends — when he’s healthy.The caveat is that Waller, 30, has not been healthy lately.He played in only 20 of the Raiders’ 34 regular season games the past two seasons, including a stint on injured reserve with a right hamstring strain.That makes this an uncharacteristic move by Schoen, who prioritizes availability and durability.The upside with the 6-foot-6, 255-pound tight end, though, is tantalizing.“He’s a m...