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- Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ has died at 72
by Michael Mahar on June 5, 2026 at 5:16 pmLONDON (AP) — Anthony Head, the suave, smooth-voiced British actor known for roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died, his family...
- State, local leaders provide update on World Cup security plans
by James Kukstis on June 5, 2026 at 4:04 pmWith the World Cup a week away, state leaders shared security preparations ahead of the games Friday, saying public safety is top of mind as...
- Karen Read speaks out after filing lawsuit against MSP, Canton PD, says suing to honor John O’Keefe
by James Kukstis on June 5, 2026 at 3:56 pmKaren Read spoke out about her lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police, outlining what she hopes to get out of it....
- NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt
by James Kukstis on June 5, 2026 at 3:20 pm(CNN) — NASA directed five astronauts to board a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as Roscosmos cosmonauts attempt to address a leak problem on the International Space Station,...
- Needham parks chair arrested, accused of stealing over $200k from little league organization
by James Kukstis on June 5, 2026 at 3:02 pmThe chair of Needham’s parks and recreation commission was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing over $200,000 from a little league organization. Christopher Gerstel, 50, is...
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- ‘Old Thom,’ iconic solitary orca, spotted by Cape Cod fishermen
by Ross Cristantiello on June 5, 2026 at 5:26 pmThe orca, recognizable because of its unique dorsal fin, is periodically seen swimming alone off the Cape and Islands. The post ‘Old Thom,’ iconic solitary orca, spotted by Cape Cod fishermen appeared first on Boston.com.
- Mass. House approves later bar hours, outdoor drinking zones for World Cup
by Annie Jonas on June 5, 2026 at 5:20 pmThe House unanimously approved a summer pilot that would let cities and towns extend alcohol service to 3 a.m. and create designated outdoor drinking districts from June 8 through July 31. The post Mass. House approves later bar hours, outdoor drinking zones for World Cup appeared first on Boston.com.
- ‘It’s not done yet,’ Karen Read warns on ‘Today’ show after filing explosive new lawsuit
by Abby Patkin on June 5, 2026 at 5:18 pm“I couldn’t just go back to life as it was; I have to continue fighting for justice. The acquittal is deserved, but the wrongs have not been completely righted.” The post ‘It’s not done yet,’ Karen Read warns on ‘Today’ show after filing explosive new lawsuit appeared first on Boston.com.
- LAPD arrest girlfriend’s son in stabbing death of actor James Handy
by Associated Press on June 5, 2026 at 5:04 pmOfficers found the 81-year-old stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside his home Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The post LAPD arrest girlfriend’s son in stabbing death of actor James Handy appeared first on Boston.com.
- Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso,’ has died at 72
by Associated Press on June 5, 2026 at 4:49 pmHead achieved U.S. fame as librarian Rupert Giles, mentor to the title character in the cult-favorite supernatural series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which ran from 1997 to 2003. The post Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso,’ has died at 72 appeared first on Boston.com.