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August 5, 2020

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POLITICS

Massachusetts jobs bill likely to progress without sports betting, but legalization push isn’t dead yet, with proponents saying jobs, revenue are on the line

While lawmakers who want sports betting could push for a legal sports betting market in the jobs bill, sources tell MassLive that’s not likely.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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News

NEWS

Breonna Taylor case: These are the obstacles to charging Louisville officers in her death

Despite mounting public pressure to file criminal charges nearly five months after Breonna Taylor’s death, prosecutors may face significant obstacles to bringing homicide-related charges against police officers who were shot at when sent to her house with a warrant, legal experts said.

By Dylan Lovan

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NEWS

Marijuana operation has designs on former Cernak Buick property in Easthampton

Apical has already hosted a community outreach meeting at the site.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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NEWS

Electricity restoration will take days after Tropical Storm Isaias knocks out power to more than 250,000 statewide

More than 90 percent of residents in Wilbraham, Monson, Becket and Chesire are without electricity.

By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com

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Sports

BRUINS

Ondrej Kase return: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy committed to finding out if deadline acquisition can help offense

Kase won't play Wednesday, but will play Friday

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke not considering benching Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr. despite slumps: ‘To sit them for a while doesn’t help'

Two of Boston's outfielders have failed to produce at the plate over the last few games.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox victims of two quirky Tropicana Field bounces in loss to Rays: ‘When you’re going good, those things don’t happen that often'

The Red Sox were the victims of some bad luck in their loss Tuesday night.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Entertainment

ENTERTAINMENT

Mulan to be released on Disney+ in September

“Mulan” is no longer headed for a major theatrical release. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will debut its live-action blockbuster on its subscription streaming service, Disney+, on Sept. 4.

By Lindsey Bahr

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BUSINESS

Provisions wine, craft beer, cheese and specialty food store moving into The Mill District in North Amherst

It's a big step forward during the global coronavirus pandemic for both the development and for the store McAmis and Hyde opened in 2011

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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TV

New season of ‘Chopped Sweets’ premieres tonight | How to watch, livestream, TV channel, time

In “Magical Mashups” host Scott Conant challenges four pastry chefs to combine a pair of sugary treats into a new dessert sensation from mystery basket ingredients before time runs out.

By Kathy Passero, eCommerce reporter

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