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August 6, 2020

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CORONAVIRUS

Is it safe to reopen schools during the COVID pandemic?

It depends on how widespread COVID-19 infections are in the community and the safety measures the school takes. In areas where the virus is poorly controlled, public health experts say in-person education would be too risky.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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POLITICS

PPP loan forgiveness is emerging in COVID stimulus bill

As Congress debates a series of sweeping stimulus measures to boost the economy during the pandemic, a multitiered forgiveness process for Paycheck Protection Program loans is gaining steam.

By Andy Medici

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NEWS

New measures on travelers, bars and large parties imposed in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on Wednesday announced new measures impacting travelers, restaurants and large parties as the state’s coronavirus cases continue to rise.

By Philip Marcelo and Mark Pratt

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NEWS

Powerball numbers: Did you win Wednesday’s $147 million jackpot?

Here are the winning numbers in the Powerball drawing Wednesday.

By National Desk

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Sports

RED SOX

Why Boston Red Sox would benefit from listening to Kevin Pillar’s message about adjusting to bizarre 2020 season, not making excuses | Chris Cotillo

The Red Sox have encountered a number of new challenges in an unprecedented 2020 season.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Alex Verdugo hits first Boston Red Sox home run off left-handed pitcher: ‘Hey Ron (Roenicke), just so you know, I can hit ‘em'

Verdugo homered in a 5-0 Red Sox win.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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CELTICS

Boston Celtics Robert Williams ‘settled in’ after anxious start, finished with a career best performance in win over Brooklyn Nets

After a rough start, Williams settled down and finished strong

By John Karalis | JKaralis@masslive.com

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Entertainment

FOOD AND DINING

Living Well Eating Smart: What you need to know about egg nutrition

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding eggs and if they are healthy. For years, people have been told to stay away from eggs because they are high in cholesterol, but is this really something we need to be concerned about? Here we'll take a closer look at egg nutrition as a whole.

By Andrea Luttrell, RDN, LDN

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ENTERTAINMENT

Pow! Bam! Springfield Museums opens ‘Hall of Heroes’

The exhibit runs through Sept. 13.

By Cori Urban | Special to The Republican

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hasbro pulls ’Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy’ off shelves after complaints it promotes child abuse

Toymaker Hasbro said Wednesday that it’s in the process of removing the “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” from the market and will be offering customers a replacement doll of the popular female character.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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