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July 30, 2020

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NEWS

A ‘strange effect’ of the COVID-19 pandemic: Coin shortage leaving stores, banks begging for loose change

According to the Federal Reserve the shortage has been caused by a “deceleration of coin circulation” with businesses closed due to the pandemic.

By Jeanette DeForge | [email protected]

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News

CORONAVIRUS

What are the chances someone at your gathering in Massachusetts will have coronavirus? County-by-county map offers estimates

The tool shows how likely at least one positive coronavirus patient will show up to an event, taking into account the gathering’s size and location.

By Jackson Cote | [email protected]

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CORONAVIRUS

Rhode Island limits house parties to 15 people after coronavirus cases rise

Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Wednesday that she's cutting the maximum number of people allowed at backyard barbecues, house parties and other social gatherings in the state from 25 to 15 people.

By Philip Marcelo and Mark Pratt

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CORONAVIRUS

Can COVID spread through the air?

Yes, it's possible.

By The Associated Press | MassLive

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Sports

CELTICS

Boston Celtics’ Enes Kanter’s father is out of prison but can’t leave Turkey: ’It would be amazing to just see him here'

Enes Kanter's father is not yet able to leave Turkey.

By Tom Westerholm | [email protected]

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CELTICS

Boston Celtics unity, lineup risks, & new wrinkles: 3 Questions about Brad Stevens as the restart nears

Coaching will be a great challenge in the bubble environment

By John Karalis | [email protected]

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RED SOX

Boston Red Sox’s Christian Vazquez ‘has put himself in a category with the best catchers,’ including J.T. Realmuto, Buster Posey

Christian Vazquez has gone 6-for-15 (.400) with two home runs and five RBIs so far this season.

By Christopher Smith | [email protected]

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Entertainment

POLITICS

Massachusetts Senate’s economic development bill moves forward without proposal to legalize sports betting

While the House passed a jobs bill with sports betting language, the Senate rejected multiple amendments to create a legal market.

By Steph Solis | [email protected]

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BUSINESS

MGM Resorts names Bill Hornbuckle CEO and president; executive had been acting leader since March

He succeeds former Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, who stepped down earlier this year.

By Jim Kinney | [email protected]

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BUSINESS

Indian Orchard Mills arts and industry complex sold; will remain affordable space for artists and small companies

There are 140 tenants in the complex, making it almost fully occupied.

By Jim Kinney | [email protected]

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