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‘I’m in limbo,’ says Massachusetts man, 61, who continues to test positive for coronavirus while quarantined in Somerset County

by Scott Monroe April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Nearly a month after his initial diagnosis, a man who would only identify himself as Jeff is still in quarantine at his Somerset County lakehouse as a full recovery eludes him.

Business, Nation & World

Stocks climb as pandemic winners pull away on Wall Street

by STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Amazon, Dollar General and Walmart all closed at record highs as people stock up on staples.

Arts & Entertainment, Food

Rachael Ray tapes show from home, makes $4 million virus donation

by KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Her husband, John Cusimano, is now the cameraman, producer, cocktail maker and musical guest.

Local & State, Sports

Officials tell Boston Marathon runners to stay home, wait for official September start

by Michael Bonner MassLive.com April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

The Boston Marathon was supposed to be run on Monday, and officials hope anyone planning to run the course this weekend just stays home.

Boston Bruins, Sports

Bruins’ Coyle hoping for playoffs, however ‘bizarre’ they may be

by Steve Conroy Boston Herald April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Boston center Charlie Coyle, trying to stay in shape, hopes the league gets a chance to finish the season with playoffs, in whatever format that might take.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Athletes, teams, celebs go ‘All In’ to feed hungry

by TOM CANAVAN Associated Press April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

The money raised from the challenge will go directly to four organizations: Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry.