Christina Prignano

Dec 9, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Yoohyun Jung |Christina Prignano

Baseball superstar Juan Soto has agreed to a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets, turning down the Red Sox and other hopeful suitors. The contract is considered the largest in the history of professional sports. It’s even larger in total sum than Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here’s another eye-popping figure to consider: the Red Sox sold in 2001 for $660 million. But exactly how much money is $765 million?

Nov 13, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Kirkland An |Christina Prignano

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, which tracks wildfires across the United States, there were 60 fires as of Wednesday that meet the criteria for inclusion in the center’s database. Explore the fires using the maps below. This data will be updated regularly as the drought continues. The National Interagency Fire Center data includes non-structure fires that occur in wildlands and have not been declared contained, controlled, or out.

Nov 7, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Amanda Kaufman |Christina Prignano

And the stakes are high: The remaining contests will determine whether Trump will retake the White House fortified by control of both chambers, or if the House will flip to Democratic hands and become a barrier to Trump and the Republican agenda. As it stands, there’s no clear path to a majority for either party, and multiple congressional races across the country that could tip the scales remain too close to call, according to the Associated Press.

Nov 5, 2024 | bostonglobe.com | Christina Prignano

Polls are closed in Massachusetts and ballot counting is underway. See full results from statewide and local races, ballot questions, and more. Massachusetts voters are choosing between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Senator Elizabeth Warren is running for re-election against Republican John Deaton. Voters are deciding on five ballot questions.

Nov 5, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Christina Prignano

Question 1: State auditor’s authority to audit the legislature A “yes” on this ballot question would allow the state auditor to conduct an audit of the state Legislature. Question 2: Repealing the MCAS graduation requirement Passing this ballot question would end the requirement that high school students must pass the English, math, and science MCAS tests in order to graduate.