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July 23, 2020

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NEWS

Only 1 in 10 Americans think schools should reopen without restrictions this fall

Virtual instruction. Mandated masks. Physical distancing. The start of school will look very different this year because of the coronavirus — and that’s OK with the vast majority of Americans.

By Collin Binkley and Hannah Fingerhut

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News

MASS FORWARD

More than 60 percent of small businesses in Massachusetts report losses in gross revenue of 25% or more in 2020, new MassINC Polling Group poll reports

The survey of small businesses was released on Wednesday by The MassINC Polling Group and sponsored and distributed by a large group of business and community organizations across the state.

By Douglas Hook | dhook@masslive.com

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POLITICS

COVID-19 stimulus: Senate GOP, White House reach agreement on funding for testing; other obstacles remain

Steven Mnuchin said the negotiators have agreed to an amount on direct payments, but declined to share details.

By The Associated Press

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POLITICS

What will police reform in Massachusetts look like? House lawmakers sift through massive bill, hundreds of amendments as deadline looms

Lawmakers started whittling down the 200-plus amendments tacked onto a mammoth House bill on police reform.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Sports

RED SOX

Mookie Betts’ extension with Dodgers a reflection of changed landscape, not Boston Red Sox being cheap or Betts being greedy | Chris Cotillo

Betts signed a 12-year, $265 million extension with the Dodgers on Wednesday.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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CELTICS

Marcus Smart and an explosive pick-and-roll partner: 3 big questions as the NBA resumes

Marcus Smart's shooting and defense are among the questions, but so is the potential for some explosive pick-and-roll plays

By John Karalis | JKaralis@masslive.com

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RED SOX

J.D. Martinez congratulates ex-Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts on contract; ‘One of the hardest workers I ever played with’

Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez congratulated his former teammate on Twitter.

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

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Entertainment

TV

’American Injustice: The Fight for Police Reform’ | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

'American Injustice: The Fight for Police Reform' premieres tonight, Wednesday, July 22 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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WORCESTER

Greater Good Imperial Brewing Co. unveils ‘Galaxy PULP Daddy’ as its latest New England IPA

Inspired by the cosmos, Galaxy PULP Daddy is the latest New England IPA from Greater Good Brewing Co.

By Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com

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NEWS

Tower Theaters in South Hadley reopening Friday with ‘The Big Ugly,' ‘The Rental'

All showings will be limited to 25 moviegoers each.

By Jim Russell | Special to The Republican

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