nazakatblogger@gmail.com education Joseph Aoun, president of Northeastern University, is the highest-paid university leader in Massachusetts by a wide margin. Joseph Aoun, president of Northeastern University, announced total compensation exceeding $3 million in fiscal year 2025. Daniel Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe Written by Darren Zullo July 5, 2026 | 11:00 am 1 minute to read The highest-paid college … Read more
crime At approximately 5:30 a.m., the man was found dead near the intersection of Broadway and Norfolk Street in Cambridge. Cambridge police are investigating after a man was shot and killed early Saturday morning, prosecutors said. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., Cambridge Emergency Communications received a call about a person lying on the ground near the … Read more
Boston Red Sox “Things happen, so I still hold out hope that there are other players in the team that I feel deserve it.” Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang) AP … Read more
Local news Scientists warn that this species is approaching extinction within the next decade, but conservationists say there is still hope. Penguins on the beach in South Africa Diana Major/New England Aquarium When hundreds of abandoned penguin chicks needed around-the-clock care in South Africa this spring, a penguin trainer at the New England Aquarium was … Read more
Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer says politics have never been part of his style of filmmaking. the Apollo 13 Producer, whose credits also include Beautiful mind, Arrested developmentand 24reflected on the philosophy that has guided his decades-long career during a panel discussion at the Aspen Institute’s Ideas Festival, where he said he has always been more … Read more
Economic Misdemeanor Court in Alexandria convicted Doctor Omnia Suwaidan was sentenced today, July 4, to six months in prison with hard labor, suspended for three years, after she was convicted of spreading false news related to Al-Shatby Hospital at Alexandria University. The court too imposed A fine of 20,000 Egyptian pounds (405 US dollars) and … Read more
For decades, Egypt has been promoted largely through images of its ancient monuments. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Nile River have long dominated postcards, travel campaigns, and international perceptions of the country. However, scroll through Instagram, and see DJ Snake’s recently Cairo Express video clips, or browse the work of photographers and … Read more
SEATTLE — Members of the U.S. national team were scheduled to gather Saturday night with family and friends on a downtown rooftop here to watch fireworks explode from barges over Lake Union. There was going to be barbecue, laughter, and maybe even a quiet moment to appreciate that they were spending America’s 250th birthday in … Read more
Despite being named to eight Pro Bowls, earning First-Team All-Pro honors five times, totaling 11,363 career receiving yards and 90 touchdowns, and ranking No. 1 in PFN’s WR Impact metric just two seasons ago, Tyreek Hill remains unsigned late into the NFL offseason. With training camps rapidly approaching, here are three contenders who could pursue … Read more
Boston Red Sox Contreras is appealing the seven-game suspension handed down to him by MLB for his role in last week’s bench-clearing situation with the Nationals. Wilson Contreras was emotional when he spoke with reporters Saturday about what he was going through on and off the field. Daniel Parhizkaran/Global Staff Boston Red Sox first baseman … Read more