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45+ min ago (291+ words) December 11, 2025 / 11:34 PM EST / AP David Pastrnak had two goals and two assists, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night." Elias Lindholm, Hampus Lindholm, Sean Kuraly and Casey Mittelstadt also scored for Boston. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 26 shots." Gabe Vilardi, Alex Iafallo and Morgan Barron had the goals for the Jets, who dropped their third straight game. Eric Comrie made 18 saves before 13,158 fans - Winnipeg's smallest crowd of the season." Pastrnak set up Lindholm for an insurance goal at 14:43 of the third period that made it 5-3. Pastrnak then scored into an empty net with 1:56 left." Playing his 300th NHL game, Vilardi pulled the Jets to 4-3 with 2:14 left in the second. It was Winnipeg's first power-play goal in eight games." Lindholm pounced on a rebound of Pastrnak's shot and slapped the puck past Comrie to give the Bruins…...

46+ min ago (507+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Years of preparation around the region for the World Cup are paying off as Lawrence businesses anticipate a dramatic shift from their typical quiet summer season. The university town usually sees a population downturn during summer months as students leave for break, but the upcoming FIFA World Cup will change that dynamic entirely. Sally Helm, who owns Brits at the heart of downtown Lawrence, said her shop focuses on British goods and international products that World Cup visitors would recognize. "We carry a lot of international products that most of those people would be familiar with, more so than American products," Helm said. During typical summers, downtown businesses aren't accustomed to large crowds. But this year will be different. "There's going to be a lot of people that I have no idea what it's going to…...

50+ min ago (41+ words) Padma Lakshmi spoke about her new book and the upcoming CBS series "America's Culinary Cup" at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Padma Lakshmi on new CBS series "America's Culinary Cup" Padma Lakshmi on new CBS series "America's Culinary Cup"...

59+ min ago (11+ words) Alyssa Andrews has an updated weather forecast. Next Weather: WBZ Update...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (35+ words) A norovirus outbreak will keep an elementary school in Medford, Massachusetts closed for a second day. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports. Norovirus closes Massachusetts school for second day Norovirus closes Massachusetts school for second day...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (296+ words) December 11, 2025 / 10:48 PM EST / AP By JIM HOEHN Associated Press Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 31 points and Bobby Portis added 27 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks rallied in the second half to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-101 on Thursday night without injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo." Portis hit a pair of 3-pointers from the left corner as Milwaukee opened the fourth quarter with an 8-2 run to go in front 95-82. Another 3 by Portis put the Bucks up 106-89 with 6:49 remaining." Portis hit 11 of 13 shots, including 5 of 6 beyond the arc, in 26 minutes. Kevin Porter Jr. had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and Jordan Walsh added 20 for the Celtics, whose five-game winning streak ended." Milwaukee improved to 2-7 this season without Antetokounmpo, who missed his third consecutive game with a strained right calf. Antetokounmpo, who's averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, is expected to miss two…...

4+ hour, 52+ min ago (172+ words) A total of $542,500 in grants was awarded Thursday to 44 nonprofits by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks in partnership with the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. $292,500 in Jerry Redfern Grants went to 39 nonprofits for projects focused on mental health, health care, education and improving quality of life for low-income communities, children and babies and the unsheltered. Those include: Cox College, Drury University, the Missouri State University Foundation, Ozarks Technical Community College and Southwest Baptist University were each awarded $30,000 for nursing scholarships. Ozarks Tech received the final $100,000 in a three-year grant for its Wingspan Initiative, which supports single parents with funding for living expenses and childcare while they're attending school. "Jeannette L. Musgrave and Jerry Redfern established wonderful philanthropic legacies that we are honored to continue," said Winter Kinne, president and CEO of the CFO in a statement. "Their…...

5+ hour, 53+ min ago (54+ words) Sophia Bethoney is passionate about her father's construction business. They have been specializing in Accessory Dwelling Units, small homes that are part of Gov. Maura Healey's housing strategy. Gov. Healey meets with BZ MVP Sophia Bethoney who is developing ADUs Gov. Healey meets with BZ MVP Sophia Bethoney who is developing ADUs...

6+ hour ago (29+ words) Aleyah Fernandez is working to regain the use of her hands after she was shot while walking down the street in Roxbury. Roxbury shooting survivor recovering after spinal injury...

6+ hour, 14+ min ago (31+ words) Brian Walshe's defense rested on Thursday without calling any witnesses, setting the stage for closing statements. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports. Defense rests in Brian Walshe murder trial, no witnesses called...