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Native New Englander now living in the Bay Area of California. Politics are slightly left of center but I’m not nuts. Big sports fan. No DM‘s please! I’m not here for romance or companionship.
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An interesting offseason development for the Red Sox: Kristian Campbell and Jhostynxon Garcia are both going to play winter ball. Garcia is playing in his native Venezuela, and Campbell is expected to play in Puerto Rico. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/s...
Kristian Campbell will play winter ball, Red Sox prospect changing up preparation following uneven rookie year - The Boston Globe
GM Craig Breslow spoke earlier this offseason about "pushing him and challenging him with more gameplay and developing some of the situational game awareness elements."
www.bostonglobe.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:22 PM
An interesting offseason development for the Red Sox: Kristian Campbell and Jhostynxon Garcia are both going to play winter ball. Garcia is playing in his native Venezuela, and Campbell is expected to play in Puerto Rico. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/s...
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At 88 years old, renowned actor Morgan Freeman doesn't plan to retire.
Here's what he says is his secret to longevity.
Here's what he says is his secret to longevity.
88-year-old Morgan Freeman shares the secrets to his long life and 60-year career: 'Keep getting up in the morning, keep moving'
At 88 years old, renowned actor Morgan Freeman doesn't plan to retire. Here's what he says is his secret to longevity.
cnb.cx
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
At 88 years old, renowned actor Morgan Freeman doesn't plan to retire.
Here's what he says is his secret to longevity.
Here's what he says is his secret to longevity.
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This is excellent work from Chris.
A chance encounter on Route 1 this summer provided a glimpse into TreVeyon Henderson’s off-field character, and served as the latest example as to why some around Foxborough believe he’ll eventually become the team’s spiritual successor to Matthew Slater.
“That’s just Trey. That’s who he is.”
“That’s just Trey. That’s who he is.”
‘I’m so thankful that God just allowed us to cross paths.’ Encounter provides a glimpse of Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson. - The Boston Globe
Off the field, the rookie running back is quiet, humble, almost painfully earnest, and seemingly always focused on doing the right thing.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is excellent work from Chris.
Maybe if they weren’t deployed in the first place, this tragedy could have been avoided? Instead, let’s fabricate a crisis and then create a whole different sad scenario.
President Trump pledged to “permanently pause migration” from certain countries in social media posts, hours after announcing one of the National Guard members shot near the White House had died of her injuries.
Trump vows immigration policy changes after guard member dies of injuries
The president said he would halt migration “from all Third World Countries” in social media posts following the death of National Guard member Spec. Sarah Beckstrom.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Maybe if they weren’t deployed in the first place, this tragedy could have been avoided? Instead, let’s fabricate a crisis and then create a whole different sad scenario.
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Israeli authorities are reviewing an incident in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, in which soldiers shot two people following a “surrender procedure,” according to a joint statement by a military spokesperson and Israel Police.
Israeli military kills two men in West Bank following ‘surrender procedure’ | CNN
Israeli authorities are reviewing an incident in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, in which soldiers shot two people.
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Israeli authorities are reviewing an incident in Jenin in the occupied West Bank, in which soldiers shot two people following a “surrender procedure,” according to a joint statement by a military spokesperson and Israel Police.
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OPINION: In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/h...
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/h...
How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
(The Conversation) — In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
religionnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
OPINION: In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/h...
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/h...
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Trump blames Biden for Washington DC shooting by a C.I.A's MK ULTRA patsy - there's just one problem - he was granted asylum AFTER Trump became President. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Donald Trump blames Biden for Washington DC shooting - there's just one problem
The US President said 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal had been allowed into the country as part of Operation Allies Welcome, following the fall of Kabul in 2021 - but there's more to ...
www.mirror.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Trump blames Biden for Washington DC shooting by a C.I.A's MK ULTRA patsy - there's just one problem - he was granted asylum AFTER Trump became President. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Keep in mind that your silence enables their racism.
We have discovered the trick to talking to racist family members during the holidays
A quick and dirty tip sheet.
www.motherjones.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Keep in mind that your silence enables their racism.
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Greene is, for once in her life, onto something. trib.al/BppwuAG
She sees what her fellow Republicans either don’t see or aren’t willing to acknowledge: Trump’s second administration has already failed and will doom its party in the upcoming elections.
She sees what her fellow Republicans either don’t see or aren’t willing to acknowledge: Trump’s second administration has already failed and will doom its party in the upcoming elections.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Playing the Long Game
The resigning Georgia congresswoman understands something that other Republicans don’t.
trib.al
November 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Greene is, for once in her life, onto something. trib.al/BppwuAG
She sees what her fellow Republicans either don’t see or aren’t willing to acknowledge: Trump’s second administration has already failed and will doom its party in the upcoming elections.
She sees what her fellow Republicans either don’t see or aren’t willing to acknowledge: Trump’s second administration has already failed and will doom its party in the upcoming elections.
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Don’t think another team filling a need changes what the Sox need. They need a bat, two really.
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Don’t think another team filling a need changes what the Sox need. They need a bat, two really.
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The AL East is going to be a bear.
BREAKING: The New York Post has learned Dylan Cease to Blue Jays. $210M, 7 years
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The AL East is going to be a bear.
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Sox did well turning a $400K juco signing in Brandon Clarke into a trade chip that netted Sonny Gray.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sox did well turning a $400K juco signing in Brandon Clarke into a trade chip that netted Sonny Gray.
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Breslow says Gray had "overwhelming excitement" about the idea of coming to Boston.
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Breslow says Gray had "overwhelming excitement" about the idea of coming to Boston.
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Now the rotation is:
1. Crochet
2. Gray
3. Bello
4-5. Some combination of Crawford, Early, Tolle, Dobbins, Harrison, Criswell, etc.
1. Crochet
2. Gray
3. Bello
4-5. Some combination of Crawford, Early, Tolle, Dobbins, Harrison, Criswell, etc.
November 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Now the rotation is:
1. Crochet
2. Gray
3. Bello
4-5. Some combination of Crawford, Early, Tolle, Dobbins, Harrison, Criswell, etc.
1. Crochet
2. Gray
3. Bello
4-5. Some combination of Crawford, Early, Tolle, Dobbins, Harrison, Criswell, etc.
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Sonny Gray fits the profile of what they needed. Only one season guaranteed leaves room for their homegrown starters to find a spot.
A trade fills one need. Now they can (or at least should) have the money to sign Bregman and another hitter.
A trade fills one need. Now they can (or at least should) have the money to sign Bregman and another hitter.
The Red Sox are making their first move for some much-needed starting pitching by trading for Cardinals righthander Sonny Gray, a source confirmed to the Globe.
Red Sox trading for pitcher Sonny Gray from Cardinals - The Boston Globe
The Red Sox are reportedly sending the Cardinals righthander Richard Fitts and lefthanded pitching prospect Brandon Clarke, according to ESPN.
trib.al
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sonny Gray fits the profile of what they needed. Only one season guaranteed leaves room for their homegrown starters to find a spot.
A trade fills one need. Now they can (or at least should) have the money to sign Bregman and another hitter.
A trade fills one need. Now they can (or at least should) have the money to sign Bregman and another hitter.
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The Epstein files will show us why Donald Trump refused to take a DNA test for E. Jean Carroll.
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Epstein files will show us why Donald Trump refused to take a DNA test for E. Jean Carroll.
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An audio recording shows an apparent Campbell soup executive insulting company products, making racist comments, and claiming the meat is 3D-printed.
A Campbell Soup VP is on leave after secret recording appears to show him mocking 'poor' customers, '3D-printed chicken'
An audio recording shows an apparent Campbell soup executive insulting company products, making racist comments, and claiming the meat is 3D-printed.
www.businessinsider.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
An audio recording shows an apparent Campbell soup executive insulting company products, making racist comments, and claiming the meat is 3D-printed.
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Trade summary, per Jeff Passan:
Red Sox get - Sonny Gray
Cardinals get - Richard Fitts, Brandon Clarke
Red Sox get - Sonny Gray
Cardinals get - Richard Fitts, Brandon Clarke
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Trade summary, per Jeff Passan:
Red Sox get - Sonny Gray
Cardinals get - Richard Fitts, Brandon Clarke
Red Sox get - Sonny Gray
Cardinals get - Richard Fitts, Brandon Clarke
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WV Republican Sen. Jim Justice, his wife, Cathy Justice agreed to pay over $5 million in unpaid federal income tax liabilities dating back to 2009.
West Virginia senator to pay over $5.1M in back taxes to settle IRS suit
WV Republican Sen. Jim Justice, his wife, Cathy Justice agreed to pay over $5 million in unpaid federal income tax liabilities dating back to 2009.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
WV Republican Sen. Jim Justice, his wife, Cathy Justice agreed to pay over $5 million in unpaid federal income tax liabilities dating back to 2009.
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Private equity can help lawyers grow as rich as their clients on.ft.com/4pw4Wvx | opinion
Private equity can help lawyers grow as rich as their clients
Curbs on outside capital are just another problem to be solved for the smartest legal and financial minds
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Private equity can help lawyers grow as rich as their clients on.ft.com/4pw4Wvx | opinion
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'Troll' who accosted Ariana Grande is banned from Singapore (but not Instagram)
'Troll' who accosted Ariana Grande is banned from Singapore (but not Instagram)
Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority reportedly deported and barred an Australian man from reentering the country after he accosted 'Wicked: For Good' star Ariana Grande.
www.latimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
'Troll' who accosted Ariana Grande is banned from Singapore (but not Instagram)
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Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is an “integral part” of the global order, as Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a clash over hints Japan could intervene militarily in a crisis over the island.
Xi tells Trump Taiwan’s ‘return to China’ key to international order
The two leaders’ talks is likely to add to concerns in Tokyo that China has gained some level of understanding from the unpredictable Trump on the issue of Taiwan.
ebx.sh
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is an “integral part” of the global order, as Beijing and Tokyo are locked in a clash over hints Japan could intervene militarily in a crisis over the island.
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Nigel Farage is under growing pressure to launch a probe into whether pro-Putin forces are operating within Reform's ranks.
Pressure mounts on Farage to launch probe into Russian influence on Reform
www.mirror.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Nigel Farage is under growing pressure to launch a probe into whether pro-Putin forces are operating within Reform's ranks.
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You really have to Ponder what the Vikings’ next steps will be at quarterback.
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
You really have to Ponder what the Vikings’ next steps will be at quarterback.