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The Supreme Judicial Court threw out a 1970s murder conviction on Tuesday, ordering a new trial for a man jailed over a strangling death in Dorchester based on newly uncovered evidence in the decades-old case. Anthony Mazza was convicted in 1973 of first-degree murder and robbery in connection with the strangling death of Peter Armata. […]
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The Browns went on the record on Thursday and off the record on Sunday to deny that they’re talking about trading receiver Odell Beckham Jr. On Monday, G.M. Andrew Berry went on the record to say that the Browns have nothing more to say about that, on or presumably off the record. “We communicate pretty […]
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Anxiety disorders are the most commonly occurring mental health conditions in the United States. These disorders are typically characterized by difficulty tolerating uncertainty. The current public health crisis has introduced much uncertainty into the lives of Tennesseans. Increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths will only add to these heightened negative emotions. Kristy Benoit Allen, a psychology […]
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Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) said on Monday it would roll out a plant-based food and beverage menu in China this week, launching Beyond Meat Inc (BYND.O) and Oatly products in a country which is trying to recover from coronavirus shutdowns. The world’s biggest coffee chain has reopened most of its stores in China, where the outbreak […]
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The Nintendo Switch sold more than double the number of consoles in March 2020 in the US than in March 2019, according to data from The NPD Group, showing that the Switch continues to be a hit more than three years after its 2017 launch (via VentureBeat). PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sales in the […]
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The suspect in a crash that killed Springdale Police officer Kaia Grant will be held without bond, pending a possible death penalty trial. Terry Blankenship was arraigned Tuesday morning on a charge of aggravated murder. The hearing comes one month after the fatal crash, because Blankenship has been hospitalized. Sign up for our Newsletters The […]
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Seahawks center Joey Hunt signed his restricted tender Monday. Hunt tweeted photos of him signing his deal, writing, “It’s OFFICIAL. I’M BAAACCCK! @Seahawks #GoHawks #LETSGETIT!!!” Hunt started eight games in the regular season and both playoff games for Seattle at center last year after starter Justin Britt tore an anterior cruciate ligament in late October. […]
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If you smoke marijuana, or vape e-cigarettes, you could end up with the kind of damage to your lungs and airways that could put you at risk of real harm from COVID-19, medical experts said. Inhaling smoke and vapors brings foreign substances into the body, puts acute stress on the lungs, creates long-term damage to […]
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SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) planned $22.5 billion share buyback presents an attractive buying opportunity but it is not a clear longterm investment, said a London-based investor that has built up a small stake. Asset Value Investors (AVI) has spent around $75 million buying SoftBank shares, drawn by the size of the buyback and a nearly $3 […]
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General Motors is shutting down Maven, the car-sharing service it launched in 2016, the company said. It joins a small but growing list of car-sharing services from automakers and other companies that have struggled or otherwise fully shut down in North America. “After critically looking at our business, the industry, and what’s going on with […]
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