Just a few hours after Ron Firman bid more than a half million dollars on the final touchdown ball thrown by @TomBrady in the NFL, he got some bad news.

Brady changed his mind about retirement. trib.al/7qSTVCA Unless something bizarre or disastrous happens in the next few months, the ball Firman bought is now worth no more than any other NFL game-used football. 😬trib.al/7qSTVCA

In our #WhyImRunning series, #BostonMarathon runners share what inspired them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Check some of them out: "We always remember those who are selfless ... People like Jimmy Hayes." trib.al/C8T9pb8

Did you know that no matter how fast the leaders of the Boston Marathon reach the finish line, their time will not be a world record?

Not officially, anyway. trib.al/X16GQsx In fact, established in 1990, the International Association of Athletic Federations marathon rules require several factors for a world record that the Boston course fails to meet. trib.al/X16GQsx

State lawmakers are currently debating a bill that would legalize medical aid in dying in Massachusetts.

Behind the intellectual arguments for and against the issue are real people who’ve faced the decline of a loved one. These are some of their stories. boston.com/news/local-new… The proposed bill includes a variety of protections, including that the person must have a prognosis of six months or less to live, and go through a 15-day waiting period.

The initiative is already legal in a handful of states, including neighboring states Vermont and Maine.

Almost 20 years after one of the deadliest building fires in history, the owners of West Warwick, Rhode Island’s The Station nightclub are speaking out.

boston.com/news/local-new… Brothers and owners of The Station nightclub Jeffrey and Michael Derderian are finally ready to share details about the fire that killed 100 people and injured 200 more.

Though some information has come out over the years, a plea agreement meant there was never a trial.

Larry David and Alan Dershowitz reportedly got into a heated confrontation outside a local community store on Martha's Vineyard.

Suffice to say, the two former friends probably weren't as enthused as the onlookers of the spectacle. Here's what we know: trib.al/FkVduP3 The confrontation reportedly began with the “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator castigating Dershowitz over his ties to Trump and culminated with the celebrity lawyer removing his shirt in response to reveal a second T-shirt with a message touting the Constitution.

If you've been vaccinated against COVID-19, you have one: a small, white, rectangular piece of paper marking your vaccination.

If you've lost your vaccination card, don't fret — here's what to do. bos.gl/OoVQzH1 📷 If you haven’t already, take a photo of your vaccination card. A clear photo is all the proof most establishments require.

To keep it private, and avoid scrolling through your whole camera roll, consider saving it to a hidden folder.

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There’s a shortage of chicken. Starbucks reported a shortage of cups and peach-flavored juice. Ketchup packets are hard to find.

And with most items, a dearth in supply has led to skyrocketing prices, leading some restaurants to increase their own prices. trib.al/GFO06bJ “Chicken has been a nightmare in terms of pricing and shortage,” Cody DuBuc said.

Dubuc is a co-founder of Just Wingin’ It, a chicken wing food truck that was born in the pandemic. Since the start of 2021, finding and purchasing chicken wings has become a primary issue for them.

The story seemed too wild to be true: Cape Cod lobster diver Michael Packard was able to escape the mouth of a humpback whale with only bruises and a good story to tell.

Many doubted his story — but other divers and experts say they believe him. boston.com/news/animals/2… Josiah Mayo, Packard’s crew mate, said he would understand having doubts if it had happened to "some yahoo."

“Within that sort of elite group of fishermen, even until today, there’s sort of a code unspoken, where these guys just don’t embellish stuff."
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