Morning Updates: Officials investigate death of 2-year-old foster child
Good morning, Boston. Donald Trump’s election lead has only increased since the debate, officials begin investigation into foster child’s death, and the rest of the news you need to know today.
Donald Trump is trusted on all the issues: “According to the [CNN/ORC] poll, 45% say they trust Trump more than any other Republican candidate on the economy — up 25 points since June, 44% say they trust Trump over the others on illegal immigration — up 30 points since June — and 32% trust him most to handle ISIS. [N]o other candidate comes close on any of these issues.’’ (CNN)
Drug sentencing disparities: “Caught by police with a tightly wrapped package of powerful drugs, a dealer can face very different consequences, depending on what’s inside. If it’s heroin he’s convicted of carrying, he could face up to 30 years in state prison. But if it’s fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be 50 times more powerful than its cousin heroin, the dealer is in luck. … He’s only looking at up to 10 years in prison for the lower level crime of possession with intent to distribute.’’ (Boston.com)
Investigation begins into 2-year-old foster child’s death: “Since 2008, police and emergency personnel have responded to more than two dozen 911 calls at the home where a 2-year-old foster child died over the weekend, officials said Monday, as Governor Charlie Baker launched an investigation into the latest tragedy involving children under the care of the state child welfare system. The calls — 28 in all — reported assaults, threats, breaking and entering, a domestic disturbance, and medical emergencies.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Kids these days: “A Reddit post on Sunday brought attention to a long-forgotten epidemic for Boston: Stone-throwing boys. The post featured a map of South Boston, published in The Boston Journal on September 3, 1904 that advised readers of which streets were ‘infested’ with boys throwing stones.’’ (Boston.com)
Four cups of Joe a day keeps the doctor away: “Researchers at Boston’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute say the consumption of caffeinated—not decaf—coffee might help prevent colon cancer from returning after treatment and help chances of a cure. The patients who saw the biggest benefit drank at least four cups of regular coffee a day, according to Dana-Farber, while those who drank two to three cups had a ‘more modest benefit.’’’ (Boston.com)
Dramatic shark v. seal fight off Cape Cod:
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The Goodbye:
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