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'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From Massachusetts Returning To Iconic Quiz Show 'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From Massachusetts Returning To Iconic Quiz Show
'So Grateful I Could Puke': Jeopardy! Champ From Massachusetts Returning To Iconic Quiz Show Of the thousands of contestants to appear on Jeopardy! over the years, not many get asked back a second time; Brendan Sargent is among the lucky few. The 34-year-old Massachusetts native, originally from Worcester and now living in Los Angeles, will return to the iconic quiz show, appearing on a “Champions Wild Card Tournament” episode airing Thursday, Oct. 5. “It happened again. I’m back on Jeopardy! Babyyyyy!!!” Sargent said on Facebook. The St. John’s High School and Boston University alum first competed on the show in March 2021, appearing in two episodes and going home with $9,600. …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost
Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie Comes To AMC Theaters: Here's What Tickets Cost Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run from Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),  will use footage …

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by Sam Barron
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'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport 'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport
'I Was Willing To Get Arrested': Dax Shepard Talks Getting Kicked Out Of Logan Airport Actor Dax Shepard said he lost his temper after TSA agents kicked him and his family out of Boston Logan Airport last week.  The A-list star addressed the snub on the Wednesday, Aug. 2, episode of his podcast "Armchair Expert."  Shepard and his wife, actress Kristen Bell, and the couple's two children were returning from a trip to Martha's Vineyard on July 26 when their flight was delayed. Then it was delayed again and again and again because of mechanical issues, which left them stranded at Boston Logan overnight.  With no hotels available within 50 miles of the a…

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by Josh Lanier
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Central Mass Flight Crew Attacker Who Threatened 'Blood Bath' Unfit For Trial: Report Central Mass Flight Crew Attacker Who Threatened 'Blood Bath' Unfit For Trial: Report
Central Mass Flight Crew Attacker Who Threatened 'Blood Bath' Unfit For Trial: Report A Worcester County man who threatened to kill passengers aboard a Los Angeles to Boston flight, attacked the flight crew with a metal spoon, and tried to open the plane's door mid-flight is not competent to stand trial, a federal judge ruled this week.   Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, was charged in March with interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon, which could carry a life sentence in prison, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Related: Terror After Takeoff: Man Tried To Open Plane Door, Stab Flight Atten…

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by Josh Lanier
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Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More'
Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' A Boston native is bringing an "exotic" new dining experience to Suffolk County.  A business that started in Los Angelos, California is now making its way to Massachusetts, thanks to Louis Elveus, who is planning to open a location of Day and Night Cereal Bar in Brighton in mid-to-late August.  Day and Night offers diners an unusual blend of treats, mixing up traditional and unusual breakfast cereals into delicious shakes and desserts. "It's a mix of cereal, ice cream, and toppings," said Elveus. "There are set menu items and there's also the possibility to mix and match." LiquidDay &…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say
Some Of The Best Lobster Rolls In The World Are In Massachusetts, Experts Say Some of the world's best places to get lobster rolls are in Maine, but Massachusetts may be coming for the state's throne. According to the food experts at TasteAtlas, Massachusetts has six of the 30 best places in the world to dig into the classic seafood sandwich.  They include Neptune Oyster (5), James Hook & Co (10), B&G Oysters (12), Row 34 (13), and Pauli's (27), which are all located in Boston.  Arnold’s Lobster & Clam Bar, which is in Eastham on Cape Cod, came in at number 30.  View this post on Instagram A post shared b…

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by David Cifarelli
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'Not Just A Box Of Joe On Wheels': South Shore Coffee Van Spreads Positivity, Empowers Women 'Not Just A Box Of Joe On Wheels': South Shore Coffee Van Spreads Positivity, Empowers Women
'Not Just A Box Of Joe On Wheels': South Shore Coffee Van Spreads Positivity, Empowers Women A new mobile coffee shop meets its guests where they are in a sunshine-yellow Volkswagen van.  Elizabeth Estabrook opened south shore-based Lady Sunshine Coffee in March and has spent her time in the six weeks since she opened crafting her customers' experience just as much attention as the cup itself.  Estabrook takes her van, which she herself outfitted for coffee brewing, from location to location, selling espresso drinks, coffees, and teas, all with a positive affirmation written on the bottom of the cup.  "It’s not just the coffee," Estabrook said. "It's something that sticks with yo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Unfriendly Skies: California Man Admits To Groping 2 Women On Boston-Bound Flight Unfriendly Skies: California Man Admits To Groping 2 Women On Boston-Bound Flight
Unfriendly Skies: California Man Admits To Groping 2 Women On Boston-Bound Flight A bad seatmate can make a flight difficult, but two women said one of their fellow passengers made their red-eye trip from Los Angeles to Boston a nightmare. After he admitted to groping the women this week, the 43-year-old faces up to a year behind bars.  Jairaj Singh Dhillon, of Modesto, Cal., pleaded guilty on Monday, March 24, to two counts of assault while aboard a flight from Los Angeles to Boston on May 31, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  His first victim said Dhillon was sitting in the aisle next to her on the flight. When she got up to tend to her baby, she said …

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by Josh Lanier
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No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says
No Joke: Boston Named America's Funniest City, New Study Says The City of Boston has belly-laughed its way to the number-one spot on a list of America's funniest cities, according to a new study. The study, from Shiny Smile Veneers, analyzed information from the 25 most populous US cities and all 50 states, and found that no other city out-knock-knocks Boston.  Boston landed a funny score of 94 out of 100, scoring high in the following markers of merriment:  Residents per comedy club Residents per comedy festival  Residents per comedy special host city  Residents per top comedian’s home state Search volume per city/state  Fo…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Mug Shot Of Accused Airline Saboteur From Central Mass Released Mug Shot Of Accused Airline Saboteur From Central Mass Released
Mug Shot Of Accused Airline Saboteur From Central Mass Released Massachusetts State Police released the mugshot of the Worcester County man who attempted to open the door on a plane from Los Angeles to Boston mid-flight and tried to stab a flight attendant with a spoon on Sunday, March 5.  Francisco Severo Torres, 33, of Leominster, had to be subdued by fellow passengers aboard the United Airlines flight 2609 for 45 minutes after he lunged at a member of the flight crew, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Related: Terror After Takeoff: Leominster Man Tried To Open Plane Door Earlier in the flight, members of the crew noticed that the cabin door b…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Frasier' Boston Reboot Begins Production With Director James Burrows 'Frasier' Boston Reboot Begins Production With Director James Burrows
'Frasier' Boston Reboot Begins Production With Director James Burrows Kelsey Grammer is coming back to the small screen as Fraiser Cane in a reboot of the original series set in Boston. The new series began production the week of Wednesday, Feb. 1, Paramount+ announced. Kelsey is executive producing the show as well as starring it, and director James Burrows will direct the first two episodes.  Paramount+ confirms Kelsey Grammer's Dr. Frasier Crane will be heading back to Boston in the upcoming revival of the hit comedy series.https://t.co/W6U4c93V0J pic.twitter.com/ixGTrhaQH9 — Comic Book Resources (@CBR) February 2, 2023 While set in Boston, the series…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Sports
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report
Former Patriots Player Willie McGinest Arrested For Alleged Assault: Report A former player for the New England Patriots turned himself into Los Angeles Police in connection with an assault that allegedly happened within the past two weeks, TMZ reports. Willie McGinest, age 51, was placed on a $30,000 bail after he was reportedly booked around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, the outlet continues. It was not immediately clear what charges he was facing. McGinest, a former linebacker who played in the National Football League for 15 seasons, was drafted by the Patriots in 1994. He spent 12 seasons with the team and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2015. …

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by David Cifarelli