Democrat Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu booed at Red Sox home opener

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were booed by fans at the Red Sox home opener Friday. The two Democratic politicians took the field at Fenway Park before Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres for a pregame ceremony.  And the 36,000-plus fans in attendance showered the Democrats with relentless boos. Footage of the booing went viral on social media, providing a boasting opportunity for Massachusetts’ GOP gubernatorial hopefuls. One of those candidates, Brian Shortsleeve, said in an X video, “Hey, everybody, coming to you from Fenway Park. Here’s a quick update: It’s a beautiful afternoon. The Red Sox are…

Jorge Polanco’s balky Achilles keeps him out of Mets lineup

SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets.  After progressing in recent days, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, the first baseman’s ankle discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, removing him from Friday’s starting lineup.  It was the second time in four games that Polanco, who…

Mets believe Sean Manaea’s extended relief outing was ‘positive step’

SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing.  Yes, the left-hander created traffic in his relief appearance Thursday night, but there was an uptick in his velocity. The final result — one earned run allowed over 3 ²/₃ innings — was respectable, despite…

Trump orders DHS to pay ‘each and every employee’ as shutdown drags on

President Trump directed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday to pay “each and every employee” impacted by the “Democrat-led DHS shutdown.” Trump instructed Mullin, in coordination with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, to use “funds that have a reasonable and logical nexus to the functions of…

Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions: report

Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some banks have agreed to spend tens of millions of dollars a year on the chatbot and have…

These Giants are equipped for everything Jeremiyah Love can bring them

Saquon Barkley was considered the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft by many, especially by former Giants general manager Dave Gettleman. Gettleman defiantly scoffed at the analytics crowd that railed against the notion that a running back should never be a consideration with the second overall pick. Barkley, as…

Caitlin Clark gives optimistic outlook as WNBA’s CBA talks hit critical juncture

Caitlin Clark projected a much more optimistic tone about the prospects of the WNBA and its players hammering out a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of talks Monday between the players’ association and the league. The frustration was evident among some WNBA players during Friday’s Unrivaled tour stop in Philadelphia,…

Karl-Anthony Towns still named All-Star even as his Knicks struggles mount

Despite regression pretty much across the board, Karl-Anthony Towns is still an All-Star. He was named an All-Star reserve Sunday, joining Jalen Brunson, who is a starter, as the two Knicks representatives. Towns entered Sunday averaging 20 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists — all down from last season. His…

Matt Mahan outlines 3 priorities in race for California governor

The popular Democratic mayor of San Jose said he’ll prioritize housing, health and tackling the homeless crisis if he’s elected to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom. Mayor Matt Mahan, who has not been shy to call out Newsom, claims to have the formula to “fix” California as he tries to set…

OPEC+ to keep oil output unchanged as Iran tensions boost prices

OPEC+ agreed to keep its oil output unchanged for March at a meeting, the producer group said on Sunday, even after crude prices hit six-month highs on concern the US could launch a military strike on OPEC member Iran. The meeting of eight OPEC+ members comes as Brent crude closed near $70 a…

French tech company Capgemini to sell US unit linked to ICE

French IT company Capgemini will sell its US subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions, it said on Sunday, after coming under pressure to explain a contract the latter signed with US immigration enforcement agency ICE. French lawmakers, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, had asked the company to shed light the contract amid concern over the tactics…

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