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7 Investigates: Homeowners surprised with liens on homes after signing 40-year listing agreement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

For years, music teacher Simon Watts called his Somerville condo home.He wasn’t looking to sell, but was intrigued when a real estate company, MV Realty, offered him upfront cash in return for the promise that they could sell him home when the time was right.“I was a bit skeptical,” he remembered.After talking to some people and researching the company, he decided to take them up on the offer of $2,120 in exchange for the exclusive rights to list his home in the future.“When I didn’t find anything, I thought why not?” he said.He said he thinks he used the money to buy flights for the family and then didn’t think much of it after that.What he didn’t know was that the company placed a lien on his property. Since Watts didn’t try to sell his home in the year since he signed with MV Realty, he said he was unaware his home had a lien on it until 7 Investigates reached out this fall.“I don’t think they should be able to. I mean that’s ridiculous t...

King Philip comes out flying, tops Barnstable in Div. 2 state semifinal

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

WEYMOUTH — Making it to Gillette Stadium for a state title game is actually really difficult.It’s just that King Philip makes it look so easy.Following a 41-21 win over Barnstable in a Div. 2 state semifinal, the Warriors clinched their sixth appearance out of the last seven tournaments.KP improves to 11-0 heading into a date with Franklin at Fenway Park next week. Barnstable falls to 9-2.The Warriors were utterly dominant from the jump, as they seemingly did everything right, from running the ball, to throwing it, to playing defense.“It’s great,” KP coach Brian Lee said. “I’m so happy to have these guys. I’m so proud of their effort. It’s not easy to win games. It’s not easy to go in and compete against these teams. It’s hard to get there. To put yourself in that position, it shows how hungry the boys are because there could be complacency. You’ve already been, especially these guys, some of them it will be their thi...

Does Zach LaVine have lingering resentment over benching a year ago? ‘I haven’t heard that at all,’ Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan says.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

The potential of an impending trade has dominated this week for Zach LaVine.But before Wednesday’s 96-94 loss to the Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan wasn’t concerned about his star guard’s ability to balance his focus between the off-court drama and his on-court duties.“He’s always been coachable,” Donovan said. “He’s always been a guy that you can go to and talk to.”Another haphazard game from LaVine, however, offered more questions than answers about the two-time All-Star’s future with the Bulls. This week has added tumult to the latest chapter of the LaVine era in Chicago — a chapter bookended by two games against the Magic.When the Bulls faced the Magic on Nov. 18, 2022, LaVine suffered the worst shooting night of his life. He shot 1-for-14 from the field, missing all five of his 3-point attempts, before Donovan finally yanked him off the court for the final four minutes, forcing LaVine to watch f...

Authorities in pursuit of driver in stolen vehicle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were in pursuit of a driver in a stolen pickup truck Thursday night. The suspect was leading police in chase on the 60 Freeway from Lorena shortly after the pursuit was initiated.They could be seen blacking out their headlights at points, while weaving through heavy to moderate traffic, eventually transitioning to the northbound 605 Freeway. Police pulled out of the pursuit as California Highway Patrol was tracking the suspect from the air. Sky5 is overhead.

Moderate earthquake shakes eastern Myanmar and is felt in northern Thailand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — A moderate earthquake shook eastern Myanmar on Friday morning.The 5.7 magnitude quake was centered about 76 kilometers (47 miles) southwest of the town of Keng Tung in Shan state, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 10 kilometers (6 miles) deep.No details on any potential damage were immediately available.The area is near the borders of China, Laos and Thailand.Shaking was felt in Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city and a popular tourist destination.Myanmar is lined with seismic faults and earthquakes are common.___This version has changed a geographic description of the quake’s location from northeast to east.The Associated Press

Los Angeles freeway closed after fire will reopen by Tuesday, ahead of schedule, governor says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Repairs to an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed because of an arson fire are moving faster than expected and lanes are scheduled to reopen by next Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday. Earlier this week officials said it could take crews between three and five weeks to shore up the mile-long stretch of Interstate 10 near downtown after the blaze last Saturday burned about 100 support columns. “The bridge structure itself seems to be in better shape than we anticipated,” Newsom said during an evening news conference. “One thing we can guarantee you is we will be open, five lanes in both directions, at the latest Tuesday of next week.”More than 250 people were working around the clock to make the repairs, he said.“This is a good day in Los Angeles,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said.The fire that spread quickly over 8 acres (3 hectares) was fed by pallets, cars, construction materials, hand sanitizer and other items being stored under the free...

Families of 5 men killed in officer-involved shootings sue BCA over case file delays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

Families of five Minnesota men killed by law enforcement allege in a lawsuit filed this week that the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has not given them full investigation data, despite the cases being closed.Dolal Idd, Zachary Shogren, Okwan Sims, Tekle Sundberg and Brent Alsleben’s families held a news conference Thursday at the Ramsey County Courthouse to announce the lawsuit against the Department of Public Safety, which oversees the BCA.The lawsuit claims the BCA violated the state’s public records law, known as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. When a deadly force investigation is done and if a prosecutor decides not to charge the officers, the case file must be made available to families within 10 days of their request, the lawsuit says.According to the lawsuit, in each of the five cases, requests were made by the parents of the deceased men after no charges were filed against officers. However, the BCA has “failed to comply with the Minnesota Gov...

Glow Holiday Festival returns to CHS Field with many lit-up wonders

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

Glow Holiday Festival is back!That zillions-of-lights walk-through display that debuted at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in 2020 (as a drive-through event because of COVID), and moved to the CHS Field last year, again wowed stadium visitors on Thursday night.The lit-up wonders included a reindeer pulling a sled, a forest of white trees, a tunnel, and a bunch of gigantic Christmas presents set up along the main concourse.You can even make S’mores over a fire.The festival runs through Dec. 31 (not every day, so check glowholiday.com).Your tickets, purchased via TicketWeb, entitle you to enter the event beginning at 5 p.m., and remain as long as you like. You can arrive as late as 8 p.m. Closing time is 9 p.m.Related ArticlesThings to Do | Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards Things to Do | Como Zoo reveals baby giraffe’s name on Give to the Max Day Things to Do | Movie review: ‘The Hunger Games...

No injuries in Glens Falls house fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire on Glen Street in Glens Falls around 10 a.m. Thursday. The fire broke out on the second floor of a two-family home. It was empty at the time except for two pets that were evacuated safely. Smoke damage was limited to the second floor, although there was some water damage on the first floor. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Fire departments are typically busier during the colder months of the year. Firefighters said there are simple steps you can take to stay safe."Please put batteries in your smoke detectors -- that will save everybody," Glens Falls Fire Cpt. Ric Stafford said. "That will help save everybody, get them out of the house in time, and if you have an open door, close that door. That will give you some time."The Red Cross is helping those displaced by the fire. The cause is still under investigation.

Bills aim to modernize NY trails

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:23:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new package of bills is aiming to modernize New York's outdoor trails. Assemblymember Pat Fahy introduced the Greenway Trails for a Green Future Act.The legislation is meant to enhance safety on trails, create more funding for maintenance, and grow New York's tourism industry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The beauty of New York -- the history of New York -- drives millions of visitors each year, and we want to build upon that because it's good for our health and extra good for our economy," Fahy said.According to the latest report from the state comptroller, outdoor recreation provides $21 billion of economic activity in New York.