Nonfarm payrolls increased 263,000 for the month while the unemployment rate was 3.7%, the Labor Department reported Friday. The payrolls number was well above the 200,000 estimate, while the unemployment rate was…
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Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West’s Twitter Account After Posting Picture of a Swastika – NECN
Hours after tweeting a now-deleted picture of an apparent Swastika inside a star of David, Kanye West’s Twitter account was suspended, Twitter’s CEO Elon Musk confirmed Thursday night. “I tried my best….
NH Leaders Outraged By Biden Proposal – NECN
President Joe Biden said Thursday that Democrats should give up “restrictive” caucuses and move to champion diversity in the order of their presidential primary calendar, dealing a major blow to Iowa’s decadeslong…
Bank Robber the ‘Route 91 Bandit’ Arrested in Conn. – NECN
A man suspected in a monthslong string of bank robberies across New England was arrested Thursday in Connecticut, federal authorities said. Taylor Dziczek, who’d been dubbed “The Route 91 Bandit,” has been…
Rhode Island Recreational Marijuana Sales Begin Thursday – NECN
The sale of recreational marijuana for adult use began Thursday in Rhode Island, according to legislation signed by Gov. Daniel McKee in May. The state gave five licensed marijuana dispensaries approval to…
Ice Accidentally Leaks Identities of Thousands of Asylum Seekers Online – NECN
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday that personal information of more than 6,000 people in its custody was inadvertently posted to its website for about five hours. The information included names,…
MA Power Outages Amid Rain Storm, Wind – NECN
With a storm lashing New England Wednesday night, nearly 50,000 customers were without power in Massachusetts at one point and tens of thousands lost power in other states in New England as…
Vt. Toy Drive Organizer, Known for Christmas Car, Receives Boost for Charity – NECN
A Vermont man, whose volunteer work is aimed at boosting the spirits of underprivileged children at the holidays, received a surprise at his workplace Wednesday in support of his charity toy drive….
Fatal Portland, Maine Shooting Under Investigation – NECN
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night in Portland, Maine. Portland police said they responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Sherman and Mellen streets at…
New England Senators Want Energy Help Ahead of Winter – NECN
Senators from Connecticut, Vermont and Maine called on the Biden administration Tuesday to bring together federal, state and regional officials to find ways to prevent possible energy disruptions this winter across New…
What World Cup Games Are Happening Today? Match Schedule for November 30 – NECN
It was an exciting Tuesday in the World Cup stratosphere as the group stage for Groups A and B came to a flashing finale. England defeated Wales 3-0 with the great work…
Top Three Moments From Day 10 of 2022 FIFA World Cup – NECN
Day 10 of the World Cup has officially wrapped up and we can tie a bow on who is going where in both Group A and Group B. After an intense match…
USMNT Beats Iran 1-0, Advances to Round of 16 Against Netherlands – NECN
The United States are moving on. Thanks to Christian Pulisic’s first-half goal, the USMNT edged Iran 1-0 in their Group B finale in the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Both Iran…
Quincy Safety Panel Addresses Concerns After Woman Kidnapped From MBTA Station – NECN
Dozens filled a room Monday night inside the Quincy Housing Authority to talk about public safety concerns after police say a 64-year-old Asian woman was kidnapped earlier this month from an MBTA…
Best Moments From Day 9 of 2022 FIFA World Cup – NECN
Two more spots in the Round of 16 have been locked up. Brazil and Portugal on Monday became the latest teams to punch a ticket to the knockout stage of the 2022…
Flu Hospitalizations Increase Nearly 30% as U.S. Enters Holiday Season – NECN
More than 11,200 people were hospitalized with the flu during the week ending Nov. 19, compared to about 8,700 patients admitted the week prior, according to CDC data. Flu has hit unusually…
Whooping Cough Rates Plummet in Maine. Here’s Why – NECN
The rate of pertussis has fallen sharply in Maine, which not long ago had one of the highest rates of the infectious disease in the country. Pertussis is also called whooping cough…
Intense Flames Rip Through Mystic, Conn. Along River – NECN
A massive fire broke out along the Mystic River on Sunday night. Firefighters from several departments responded to the fire on Washington Street around 9 p.m. Large flames tore through the area….
Germany Stays Alive in 2022 World Cup With 1-1 Draw Vs. Spain – NECN
Germany is still very much alive in the 2022 FIFA World Cup after coming back to tie Spain 1-1 in a narrow Group E draw. Spain opened the game with the same…
Croatia Takes Lead Over Canada With Back-to-Back Goals – NECN
Croatia took an early punch on Sunday against Canada, and it countered with two of its own in the first half. The 2018 World Cup runner-up trailed almost instantly on Sunday. Canada’s…