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Multi-tractor-trailer crash on I-84 in Sturbridge closes eastbound lanes, forces detour through weight station

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

A crash involving two tractor-trailers and a car closed all traffic lanes on I-84 in Sturbridge Monday morning, forcing vehicles to be directed through a nearby weight station, according to officials.The Massachusetts State Police said the crash caused cargo and debris to spill onto the roadway along with fuel, prompting the shutdown.Image provided by the Massachusetts State PoliceSharing images of the scene on social media around 10:45 a.m., the MSP Twitter account said traffic was being diverted through a nearby weight station as cleanup efforts continue.Authorities said injuries related to the crash appeared to be minor in nature. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.Image provided by the Massachusetts State Police

Hingham Police officer arraigned after allegedly brandishing a firearm during verbal altercation in Stoneham

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

A Hingham police officer was arraigned Wednesday in connection with allegedly brandishing a firearm during a verbal altercation in Stoneham, according to Middlesex County DA Marian Ryan. Joel Salituri, 43, of Stoneham is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. He was released on personal recognizance and ordered to stay away from and not have contact with the victim. Prosecutors say that, on December 26, 2022 around 5 p.m., Salituri and the victim were traveling on I-93 northbound. After both vehicles got off the highway, Salituri allegedly followed the victim until he pulled over into a parking lot on Main Street.  Salituri then allegedly pulled up alongside the victim and began yelling at the victim and making derogatory statements while brandishing a firearm. The victim also reported that the Salituri said he was a police officer, but he was not on duty at the time. A criminal complaint for the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon was issued after probable cause was fo...

MSPCA searching for forever home for Marty the mini pony

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

To mark the beginning of Adopt a Horse Month in May, the MSPCA is searching for a forever home for Marty, a 30-year-old mini pony who has been cared for by the organization since December. When Marty arrived at Nevins Farm in Methuen in December, he was underweight and had dental problems that made it difficult for him to eat, according to the MSPCA. He was surrendered by his owner, who was unable to provide him with the geriatric care he needs. Courtesy of MSPCA-AngellSince Marty’s arrival, the Nevins team has fixed his teeth, got him on a proper diet, and nursed him back to health—helping him gain more than 50 pounds. Now, the MSPCA says Marty is ready to find his forever home. Courtesy of MSPCA-AngellAccording to the MSPCA, Marty is “quite the character,” with both easy going and sassy sides to him. He usually enjoys people, but will walk away when he needs a break.“Marty has captured the hearts of our staff,” said Rachel Navarro, assistant manager of equine and...

Man who threw gravel at Trudeau at 2021 campaign stop set to have sentencing hearing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

A sentencing hearing is expected to take place today for an Ontario man who pleaded guilty after being accused of throwing gravel at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a September 2021 campaign stop.Shane Marshall of St. Thomas, Ont., pleaded guilty in March to a lesser charge of common assault after first facing a charge of assault with a weapon.The 26-year-old was charged after police alleged he threw gravel at Trudeau, who was boarding a campaign bus after a stop in London, Ont., that was disrupted by a protest.The People’s Party of Canada has previously said it removed a man by the same name as riding association president after reviewing video clips of the incident.The prime minster, who was campaigning at the time as Liberal party leader, was not hurt.Today’s court hearing is set to begin at 9 a.m.

Fed is set to raise rates yet again. After that, then what?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is on track to raise its benchmark interest rate for the 10th time on Wednesday, the latest step in its yearlong effort to curb inflation with the fastest pace of hikes in four decades. Yet economists and Wall Street traders will be more interested in what the Fed and Chair Jerome Powell signal in a statement and at a news conference about a bigger question: What comes next? And on that note, they may be disappointed. Economists say Powell will likely hint that the Fed is edging closer to a long-awaited pause in its rate increases. Yet he won’t necessarily send a clear sign that this week’s hike will be the Fed’s last. Instead, he will probably stress that further rate hikes could happen if inflation were to stay persistently high, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate.“He wants to kind of tell the market, ‘Don’t relax. Don’t be complacent. We could still hike more if we think we need to, but we don’t know if we have to yet...

Supreme Court to decide important case on government power

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations.The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes aim at a 1984 case known as Chevron. It involves the Chevron oil company and says that when laws aren’t crystal clear, federal agencies should be allowed to fill in the details. That’s what agencies do — on environmental regulations, workplace standards, consumer protections and immigration law.The court’s conservative majority already has been reining in federal regulators, including in last June’s decision limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. But Chevron has been one of the most frequently cited high-court cases and a decision limiting its reach or overturning it altogether could dramatically limit the discretion of federal officials...

‘El Chapo’ sons send Mexico cartel’s cheap fentanyl into US

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — With Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán serving a life sentence, his sons steered the family business into fentanyl, establishing a network of labs churning out massive quantities of the cheap, deadly drug that they smuggled into the U.S., prosecutors revealed in a recent indictment.Although Guzmán’s trial revolved around cocaine shipments, the case against his sons exposes the inner workings of a cartel undergoing a generational shift as it worked “to manufacture the most potent fentanyl and to sell it in the United States at the lowest price,” according to the indictment unsealed April 14 in Manhattan.Synthetic opioids — mostly fentanyl — now kill more Americans every year than died in the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined, feeding an argument among some politicians that the cartels should be branded terrorist organizations and prompting once-unthinkable calls for U.S. military intervention across the border.“The problem with fentanyl,...

Aerosmith announces farewell tour starting in September, includes Toronto and Montreal stops

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith will be touring for the last time to celebrate the rock band’s 50-plus years together.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band announced Monday the dates for their farewell tour called “Peace Out” starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. The 40-date run of shows, which includes a stop in the band’s hometown of Boston on New Year’s Eve, will end Jan. 26 in Montreal.The other Canadian stop is in Toronto on Sept. 12. Guitarist Joe Perry said the group, with frontman Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, learned from the staging and production from their recent Las Vegas residency shows.Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in the group.“It’s kind of a chance to celebrate the 50 years we’ve been out here,” Perry said. “You never know how much longer everybody’s going to be healthy to do this. … It’s been a while since we...

Margie's Candies' owner passes away at 86

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

CHICAGO — The owner of the iconic Margie's Candies in Bucktown died last week at the age of 86.Dr. Peter Poulos passed away peacefully on April 26 in Evanston, according to his obituary.Founded on the corner of Western and Armitage by his father in 1921, Margie's Candies has been serving ice cream and candy for over a century.Poulos' mother, Margie, died in 1995.Ice cream sundae at Margie's Candies"Raised in Chicago, Peter was a lifelong learner who genuinely cared for others. His parents instilled in him the values of hard work, determination, and empathy which he carried with him throughout his life. Peter's pursuit of knowledge led him to become a doctor, a profession he embraced with passion and commitment," part of his obituary reads.Poulos' funeral is scheduled for Monday.

Ravinia Festival tickets for 2023 concerts on sale Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 GMT

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Tickets for this summer's lineup at Ravinia Festival are now officially on sale.The 2023 concert lineup includes over 50 artists and over 100 concerts including the annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.The festival's website was experiencing heavy traffic Monday with an alert message to customers that read: "We are experiencing heavy website traffic, thank you for your patience. You are in line to access tickets and log in." As of 9:30 a.m., the site seemed to be back to normal.You can purchase tickets online at Ravinia.org.Charlie Puth, Ne-Yo, Natalia Lafourcade, Boyz II Men, Maria Schneider Orchestra are among the many artists making their debut at this year’s festival. COMPLETE RAVINIA LINE-UP HERESome returning favorites include Santana, Carrie Underwood, Chicago, Train, Jason Mraz, John Legend, Buddy Guy, Kenny Loggins — and more.The Ravinia Festival season begins June 6 and runs through Sept. 9.