AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEntertainment & Culture: Comedy director James Burrows, co-creator of “Cheers” and a longtime sitcom architect behind “Taxi,” “Friends,” “Will & Grace” and “The Big Bang Theory,” has died at 85. Local Business & Tourism: Boston’s World Cup crowds—especially Scotland’s Tartan Army—have strained beer supply and pushed bars to reorder in bulk as some taps run dry, while the city expands outdoor drinking zones to handle the surge. Aviation: The FAA is investigating a close call at Boston Logan involving a Delta go-around to avoid an American Airlines departure from an intersecting runway. Health Care Costs: Massachusetts regulators are pressing insurers over proposed 2027 premium hikes, with health plans citing drug and provider cost pressures. Banking & Consumer Finance: Halifax says it’s not closing all branches, but Lloyds Banking Group plans additional Halifax closures, raising questions for customers. Legal/Consumer Protection: A federal judge in Boston certified a class action tied to lead-generation and robocall/text consent issues involving Liberty Mutual. Sports Business: Celtics trade chatter around Giannis Antetokounmpo continues, with reports suggesting Jaylen Brown could be part of the discussion.
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