Pop superstar Prince dies at 57
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Pop superstar Prince, widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including ‘‘Little Red Corvette,’’ ‘'Let’s Go Crazy’’ and ‘‘When Doves Cry,’’ was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57.His publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, told The Associated Press that the music icon died at his home in Chanhassen. Advertisement Sheriff’s officials in Minnesota say deputies found ..>> view originalReaction to legendary musician Prince's death
Pop superstar Prince, who was widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive musicians of his era, was found dead at his home on Thursday in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist.Celebrities and fans took to social media to share their reactions to the news:A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016 And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ? Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for givin..>> view originalThese are the Boston-area towns where it's cheaper to buy than rent
We all know rents are high in Boston. At the beginning of 2016, the city ranked as having the fourth highest rents in the country. In a new Trulia report, the home-buying site finds that buying a home in the Boston area is 33.7 percent cheaper than renting, which falls short of the national average of 34.8 percent. (You can view the interactive map here.) “It is an overwhelmingly better deal to buy than to rent,” Ralph McLaughlin, Trulia’s chief economist, told Boston.com. “[But] there is a lot..>> view originalHow 'Hamilton' helped shape policy on US currency
Memo to ambitious politicians: Never mind aiming for the history books. Set your sights instead on musical theater. But be mindful that as Broadway giveth, Broadway also taketh away when it comes to public image.After all, how often does musical theater — and its wildly enthusiastic fans — help shape national policy when it comes to US currency? Advertisement An outcry from fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Broadway hit “Hamilton,” and personal lobbying of Treasury Secretary Jacob J. ..>> view originalRed Sox Wrap: David Price's Early Exit Dooms Boston In 12-8 Loss ...
BOSTON — The Red Sox’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays was a sight to see. The Red Sox put up five runs in the first inning Thursday, but their ace, David Price, was chased from the game after giving up six runs in the fourth. Boston responded. And over the course of more than four hours, both the Red Sox and Rays beat each other up with runs and hits. But Tampa Bay ultimately prevailed 12-8. GAME IN A WORD Struggle. Although it was highly entertaining, this was not a good game for eit..>> view originalCeltics Could Soar with New Strength in Game 3
WALTHAM, Mass. – Brad Stevens always tells his players to “soar with their strengths.” On an individual basis, that message will not change heading into Game 3. From a team perspective, however, Boston’s strengths have shifted without the services of Avery Bradley and Kelly Olynyk. “Obviously as a collective strength you may be different,” Stevens admitted before Thursday afternoon’s practice. For the second consecutive game, Boston will be without its second-leading scorer, Avery Bradle..>> view originalAmazon offers same-day delivery to every Boston neighborhood ...
Amazon Prime subscribers in almost all of Boston’s neighborhoods can receive same-day delivery on a wide array of products. But there’s one notable exception, Bloomberg reports: Roxbury. Bloomberg compared U.S. census data with Amazon’s same-day delivery area to find that minority neighborhoods in several cities have been shut out from the service. It described Roxbury, which is 59 percent black, as the “most striking gap” it found. With every bordering neighborhood having access to same-day de..>> view originalFive women Hillary Clinton could pick for VP
In today’s Boston Globe, Hillary Clinton’s campaign chairman told reporter Annie Linskey, “there is no question that there will be women” on Clinton’s list of potential vice presidential candidates. For most of the campaign, it appeared Clinton would counter the historic nature of her own candidacy with a relatively ordinary political pick for the No. 2. spot, or she could select a Hispanic man, perhaps Julian Castro or Tom Perez, as her running mate. Advertisement But, taking Clinton’s ca..>> view originalHere are 10 things to do in Boston this weekend
#BosTen is your weekly guide to events and cool happenings in and around Boston. Skip Netflix this weekend—here are 10 ways to get out of your home and not be bored in the city. After-Hours Beer and BBQ at Samuel Adams Brewery A pretty magnificent barbecue that’ll be serving up staples like grilled pizza, pork ribs, and pork tacos is happening inside a giant place that makes beer. Basically, you gotta be there. (Thursday, April 21; 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Samuel Adams Boston Brewery; $10; 2..>> view originalExperts: Boston proposal for lowering speed limit is road to nowhere
A City Hall proposal to force a 20 mph speed limit on Boston drivers is unlikely to slow them down, traffic engineers say.“It would be a mistake to think that lower speed limits will instantly slow people down,” said Peter Furth, a professor of civil engineering at Northeastern University.The City Council held a hearing yesterday on Councilor Frank Baker’s proposal to lower Boston’s default speed limit for thickly settled areas to 20 mph from 30 mph, as a way to cut traffic injuries and deaths...>> view original
Friday, April 22, 2016
Pop superstar Prince dies at 57 and other top stories.
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