Matt Reed

COLLINS: Which White House official made the decision to bar the AP reporter?
LEAVITT: It is a privilege to cover this WH
C: Isn't this retaliatory?
LEAVITT: It is a fact that the body of water off the coast of Louisiana is called the Gulf of America

Leavitt: "The president feels it would be much better and more majestic if these Palestinians could be moved to safer areas."

These gardeners, housekeepers, nannies kept Pacific Palisades going. Fire took their jobs Housekeepers, gardeners, pool cleaners and other workers have been left grappling with a loss of income and grief for longtime employers they considered family.

This is a story I've been waiting to read. It's incredibly satisfying — to the point of tears — to finally read something that reflects the reality that I personally know to be true.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

Ann Selzer’s Storied Career Ends With a Big Miss and a Trump Lawsuit Known for her “gold standard” polls of Iowans, J. Ann Selzer is facing retribution from Donald Trump after her final 2024 survey showed a surprising, and ultimately wrong, winner.

J. Ann Selzer’s last Iowa Poll is the subject of a lawsuit filed this week by President-elect Trump’s lawyers against Selzer, her polling firm and her employers. Media lawyers see the move as a blatant effort to intimidate both the press and pollsters weeks before Trump’s inauguration.

Boston FBI to announce arrests in connection with fatal drone strike The FBI in Boston announced Monday that two Iranian men are under arrest, following accusations of export violations and providing material support to Iran.

Boston FBI to announce arrest of two Iranians in connection with fatal drone strike.

www.wcvb.com/article/bost...

Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...

I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)

projects.propublica.org/claimfile/

Only WCVB 5 Investigates was outside Tania Fernandes’ Dorchester home Friday when FBI agents arrested her.

According to court documents, Fernandes Anderson faces federal charges of wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds.

Embattled Boston councilor arrested on federal fraud charges at home A Boston city councilor under investigation by federal authorities was arrested at her home early Friday.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson arrested at her home early Friday morning on federal fraud charges.

www.wcvb.com/article/bost...

Patriots Legend Bill Belichick Interviews for UNC Job New England Patriots legendary head coach Bill Belichick has been viewed as a top potential candidate for NFL coaching vacancies during the upcoming offseason.

This would be a complete dumpster fire.

I’m begging for this to happen.

www.si.com/nfl/patriots...

Anthem backtracks on anesthesiology cap policy in CT An unpopular move to cap anesthesiology coverage by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield drew criticism from patients and state officials.

Anthem backtracks on decision to cap anesthesiology coverage in Connecticut

Yeoman's work right here 🫡

We love Za!!!

I've updated the Boston News and Journalists Starter Pack again; we're close to maxing this pack out! And if you would rather follow a list, I've made on of those too!

Starter park: go.bsky.app/DcD4DaT

Boston Journos list: bsky.app/profile/bert...

Doing the Lord’s work while on paternity leave 😎

LOL courtesy NYPost

Gym or a walk. Gonna play soccer here in a bit with Cal

He’s not wrong

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the new Tree House Brewing drive-thru setup at the Pru is fantastic. So easy.

🥹 thanks girl!

Lost in a world of dementia, 95-year-old still remembers every note Dementia has robbed 95-year-old Elaine Lebar of nearly all her memories. But the music that Elaine's been playing her entire life has proven too strong for this disease.

www.wcvb.com/article/lost...

Found out I won 'Best Feature Story' from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association last night. Still so honored that Randi let us share her mother, Elaine Lebar's story. Happy to report Elaine is still playing the piano and will turn 97-years-old in a couple of weeks

EyeOpener's Matt Reed, wife welcome baby No. 2 Introducing Issa Reed! Our very own Matt Reed and his wife, Emily, welcomed their baby girl last week. Mom and baby are doing well, and big brother Cal is excited to have a new friend to play with!

Some personal news

www.wcvb.com/article/eyeo...

Mario does it again

Mass. veteran easing PTSD one hand-carved bird at time Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Davison carves wooden comfort birds at the USS Constitution Museum in Boston to help veterans cope with PTSD and anxiety.

On most days, retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mike Davison is covered in sawdust. He has carved more than 400 comfort birds, to help veterans suffering from PTSD. Davison is no plans of stopping and is now getting help from the staff of the USS Constitution Museum.
www.wcvb.com/article/comf...

'Lovely Ladies' pose for charity calendar to raise money for Mass. senior community The group of calendar girls have taken on a new title, "The Lovely Ladies of Linden Ponds."

Early contender for my favorite story of 2024

www.wcvb.com/article/hing...