Most of us don’t give much thought to the process of using a credit card. We just know it’s convenient, and we enjoy the rewards many card-issuers offer. But if Big Box retailers get their way through the Orwellian-named Credit … Continued
Although I often wish that Donald Trump would shut up, he has a constitutional right not to. A federal judge went too far in restricting his free expression Monday when she imposed a gag order on the former president. U.S. … Continued
Last month, we heard yet again about the need to stop global warming at about 1.5 degrees centigrade above preindustrial levels. The International Energy Agency outlined a plan to meet that goal, and the United Nations secretary-general implored nations to … Continued
FOXBORO — The Patriots waived cornerback Ameer Speed on Thursday, opening up a spot on their 53-man roster. Speed, a 2023 sixth-round pick out of Michigan State, has played in five of six games so far this season. He’s registered … Continued
FOXBORO — Bill Belichick surprised Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers this week. The veteran defender was one of the teacher’s pets during film study after the Patriots’ Week 6 loss to the Raiders. Belichick gave Peppers special praise for a jarring … Continued
Newly appointed California Sen. Laphonza Butler will not seek a full Senate term next year, avoiding a contest that features three high-profile Democrats jostling for the once-in-a-lifetime job. “I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity — what kind … Continued