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Baker Eases Tight Restrictions on Floral Shops, Garden Businesses Ahead of Mother's Day
Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday gave florists, as well as many other “non-essential” businesses, a green thumbs up to bring back a limited number of employees to fulfill online and phone orders for delivery, as long as they follow proper safety measures and keep the doors locked to customers. The updated guidance comes just ahead of Mother’s Day, which...
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3 Sentenced for Violence at Virginia White Nationalist Rally
Three members of a white supremacist group were sentenced Friday to between two and three years in prison for punching, kicking and choking anti-racism protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia and political rallies in California.
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Man Killed in Rollover Crash in Saugus: Police
Police are investigating a fatal, rollover crash involving a pickup truck Tuesday morning in Saugus, Massachusetts. Police and firefighters responded to the crash at 407 Main St. at about 11 a.m. where a 47-year-old Tewksbury man was trapped inside a Ram pickup truck.
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Some Popular Pickup Trucks Get Poor Marks in Latest Crash Tests
New crash tests show pickups with some of the oldest designs could struggle to protect passengers riding in the front seat. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested 11 mid-size and full-size pickups and found mixed results. “In general, the pickup truck class of vehicles is not doing as good a job protecting right front passengers as other classes...
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Fiat Chrysler Recalls More Than 660K Trucks; Steering Could Fail
Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 660,000 heavy-duty trucks worldwide because a loose nut can cause a loss of steering control.
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‘Brady's Ram Hunting Camp' on Display
An East Boston auto shop has a display showing Tom Brady taking aim at the Rams.
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Cycling Advocate Hit by Truck on Highway She's Fought to Make Safer
A cycling safety advocate is in critical condition as a result of injuries she suffered when she was hit by a truck while biking in Encinitas.
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3 Members of SoCal White Supremacist Group Arrested in Attacks at Political Rallies
Three members of a Southern California-based white supremacist group face federal conspiracy charges in attacks on counter-protesters at political events across the country, including the rally that turned deadly in Charlottesville, Virginia, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Man Behind Athol Standoff Allegedly Threatened Judge
A man accused of starting an hours-long standoff in Athol, Massachusetts, had threatened a judge, authorities say.
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Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne Steps Down, Leaves No Script
Sergio Marchionne’s achievements as one of the automotive world’s most charismatic chief executives include the bold trans-Atlantic merger of Italian carmaker Fiat and U.S. No. 3 Chrysler after he restored both to health. But Marchionne told analysts during a big presentation last month that his true legacy at Fiat Chrysler Automotive would be the culture of a corporation where “mediocrity...
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Newmarket Man in Custody After Shelter-in-Place Order
A man is accused of pistol-whipping a woman, sparking a SWAT response despite the fact that he had fled to another town.
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Brawny Pickups, Futuristic SUVs Star at Detroit Auto Show
It’s the year of the pickup truck at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as General Motors, Fiat Chrysler and Ford unveil new trucks in a fast-growing and highly competitive U.S. auto market. Fiat Chrysler will roll out a redesigned Ram truck, while GM’s Chevrolet brand is showing off the new Silverado. It’s the first time in...
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US Eyes 1M Ram, Durango Gearshifts for Rollaway Risk
The U.S. auto safety agency has opened an investigation into complaints that another 1 million Fiat Chrysler vehicles can roll away after the owners shift transmissions into park, a problem similar to the one being blamed in the death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers Fiat Chrysler’s top-selling vehicle, the...
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Razer Phone Offers Video, Gaming With Powerful Display, Big Battery
A new smartphone wants to raise the level of mobile gaming with a bolder display and more power. The Razer Phone, an Android smartphone, boasts a 120Hz display and a large battery to keep users energized for hours of use and gaming.
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Ram Pickup Air Bags Can Fail in Rollover; 1 Death Reported
Fiat Chrysler is recalling approximately 1 million Ram pickups in North America due to a software glitch that could prevent side air bags and seatbelts from deploying during a rollover. The company’s U.S. division said Friday that it is aware of one death, two injuries and two accidents that may be related to the problem. The recall includes some 2013-16...
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Fact Check: Trump Twists Jobs Numbers
President Donald Trump says his agenda is all about “jobs, jobs, jobs.” But at a rally in Nashville, and a speech earlier the same day in Detroit, Trump made several misleading claims about jobs, and the effect he has had on them since taking office.