Since last Friday, the overall positivity rate for Shelby County coronavirus testing has increased five-fold, closer to 10%. As of Friday, July 24, it is now at 9.9%. The positivity rate is the percentage, of all tests sent to the laboratory, that are positive. Authorities have emphasized the need for …

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will launch the first pitch on the opening day of the Boston Red Sox. Wait, no, it isn’t. Actually, yes it is. Hours before the first game at Fenway Park this season began on Friday night, there was confusion over whether the Republican governor would participate …

The IOC apologized and removed a Twitter message that some saw celebrating Nazi Germany’s celebration of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer July 24, 2020 4:43 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article GENEVA – The IOC apologized on Friday and removed …

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On the strangest Opening Day in franchise history, the Mets offered a show of normalcy this afternoon at Citi Field as they began their season, as they have done so many times, with a win. Between the noise of the crowd, the cardboard cutouts occupying some parts of the seats, …