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Why Sunday’s meteor shower offers a rare opportunity to see a fireball

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

(CNN) — The first branch of the Taurid meteor showers is set to peak this weekend, presenting an enticing opportunity for patient sky-gazers.Southern Taurid meteors have been blazing bright across the night sky since late September, but around the peak — expected at 8:47 p.m. ET Sunday — is when people will have the best chance to catch a glimpse, according to the American Meteor Society.While the Southern Taurids typically have a frequency of only five meteors per hour, the shower is known for being rich in fireballs, which is a term for a meteor that appears to be brighter than Venus, according to NASA. Venus is the second brightest celestial object in the night sky after the moon.“Meteors are a part of the night sky that just are out of the norm for people,” said Bill Cooke, lead of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office. “You go outside, you see the stars, you see the moon, you see the planets — those are always there … but you don’t always see the meteors. Meteors a...

Police investigating shooting inside Ocean State Job Lot in Brockton

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Police are searching for a suspect after a person was shot inside an Ocean State Job Lot location in Brockton on Sunday.Police say an argument between an employee and a shopper escalated, and the employee shot the shopper when the shopper pulled a knife on them. After the shooting, the worker allegedly fled the scene and police are working to locate him.The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Late interception dooms Patriots in 20-17 loss to Commanders. Team’s 2-7 start is worst since 2000

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones appeared to have put his earlier struggles behind when he moved the Patriots into Washington territory with under 2 minutes to play. A game-tying field goal was in sight and the go-ahead touchdown remained a possibility, too.On second-and-8 from the Commanders 41, Jones dropped back in the pocket and threw down the middle to JuJu Smith-Schuster. The ball bounced off the receiver’s hands and into the arms of Jartavius Martin, sealing Washington’s 20-17 victory.“I feel like I’ve been saying it every week,” Patriots tight end Hunter Henry said. “We’ve had too many of those this year, and another one today.”The Patriots fell to 2-7 for the first time since Bill Belichick’s first season as their head coach and lost to the Commanders (4-5) at home for the first time since 1996. Belichick remains 17 victories short of breaking Don Shula’s all-time wins record, and now there is reason to doubt he will last long enough in New England to do ...

Driver escapes injury in wild rollover crash in North Andover

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

A driver was lucky to escape injury when their vehicle was involved in a wild rollover crash in North Andover on Sunday.The crash at the intersection of Water and High streets around 2 p.m. sent a car off the road and down a set of stairs, where it came to rest on its roof.Police say there were no injuries.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Mac Jones acknowledges difficulties with Patriots changing personnel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

FOXBORO — Mac Jones’ performance in the Patriots’ 20-17 Week 9 loss to the Commanders likely won’t do anything to change anyone’s opinion about the quarterback’s 2023 campaign or potential future with the team.The Patriots starting quarterback finished 24-of-44 for 220 yards with a touchdown and interception as the offense as a whole struggled to move the ball outside of two scoring drives that ultimately felt more like flukes after taking in the entire performance as a whole.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Bill Belichick addresses why Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte was a healthy scratch New England Patriots | Patriots have no answer for J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones playing time decision New England Patriots | Patriots’ comeback bid ends with interception in 20-17 loss to Commanders New England Patriots | Patriots seemingly bench cornerback Jack Jones in first quarter vs. Commanders New England Patriots |...

Acton-Boxboro girls win third straight swim sectional

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Unlike each of her team’s last two trips to the North Sectionals, Acton-Boxboro swim coach Gretchen Turner didn’t quite know what to expect on Sunday at Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center.Turner needn’t have worried as her squad stepped up on the big stage again. Led by double winner Isabela Texiera, the Revolution easily outdistanced second place Andover with 273 points to claim a third straight sectional crown.“It definitely was a team effort (Sunday),” Turner said. “With the fact that we didn’t have the chance to taper coming into the meet, we had to trust that the girls had the maturity and drive to do this. And they did.”The tone for the Revolution’s day got set right out of the block when they won the 200 free relay. Texiera won the first of her two events in the 50 free (23.61) where she blew away the field by over a body length.She later completed a sweep of the sprints in the 100 free (51.25) with an even more commanding four second margin on second place. ...

UMass Amherst student arrested after allegedly punching Jewish student, spitting on Israeli flag: ‘The disturbing reality for Jewish students on campus’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

A UMass Amherst student was arrested after allegedly punching a Jewish student who was holding an Israeli flag and then spitting on the flag, the “latest proof that Jewish students are under attack” on campus, according to the Anti-Defamation League.The alleged assault happened after UMass Hillel held a walk and gathering on campus Friday, as the Jewish students called for the return of the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The event included symbolic Shabbat tables with a seat for each of the 240 hostages.At the end of the gathering, a student not involved in the event walked through the crowd and allegedly gave people the middle finger, UMass Hillel reported.Then after the event, the same student returned and allegedly punched a Jewish student holding an Israeli flag, according to UMass Hillel. The student then took the flag and allegedly spit on it.A Hillel staff member stepped in to stop the assault, and the incident was witnessed by UMass staf...

Bill Belichick addresses why Patriots rookie Kayshon Boutte was a healthy scratch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

FOXBORO — It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte would be active for Sunday’s game against the Commanders with fellow wide receivers DeVante Parker out and Kendrick Bourne on injured reserve.That did not wind up being the case, however. Boutte, a 2023 sixth-round pick, was a healthy scratch for the eighth straight week as the Patriots elected to dress Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thornton instead.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Patriots have no answer for J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones playing time decision New England Patriots | Patriots’ comeback bid ends with interception in 20-17 loss to Commanders New England Patriots | Patriots seemingly bench cornerback Jack Jones in first quarter vs. Commanders New England Patriots | Trent Brown, rookie wide receiver among Patriots’ inactives vs. Commanders New England Patri...

Nail found in Halloween candy in St. Clair West and Lansdowne area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Toronto police have been notified of Halloween candy tampering where a nail was reportedly found in a chocolate bar.Police were called to the McRoberts Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West area, near Lansdowne Avenue, for a suspicious incident.A nail was reportedly found in a pre-wrapped Halloween candy while being eaten by an adult.The adult sustained minor injuries but did not ingest the nail. The chocolate was obtained on Oct. 31 in the area of McRoberts Avenue between Rogers Road and St.Clair Avenue West.Toronto police remind families to inspect all Halloween treats before consumption.

TVO workers reach tentative deal with employer, ending strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

TORONTO — Dozens of workers at Ontario’s public broadcaster will return to work Monday after voting this weekend to accept a new collective agreement and end a strike that’s stretched on for nearly three months.TVO says the accepted offer includes a wage increase of 7.7 per cent over three years — three per cent retroactive to 2022, 2.75 per cent in 2023 and 1.75 per cent in 2024.The employer says it also withdrew various proposals that would have extended employment contracts beyond two years. It also says the new deal increases access to job opportunities for production staff.More coming.The Canadian Press