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Blue Bloods Fans Divided Over New Series Boston Blue

10/11/2025

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Wahlberg Faces Challenges

Fans of Blue Bloods express mixed feelings about the upcoming series Boston Blue, which premieres on October 17.
Former congressman Peter King hopes the series will not focus solely on crime.
Longtime viewer Toni Pressimone suggests a boycott of Boston Blue to support Blue Bloods.
Donnie Wahlberg returns as Det. Danny Reagan, now in Boston, facing new challenges including his son’s injury in a fire.

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Insurer Offers Buyouts

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (the insurer) offered buyouts to employees aged 55 and older after reporting a 2024 operating loss exceeding $400 million due to GLP-1 weight loss medications.
The move is the first buyout since the late 1980s and affects roughly 750 employees.
No layoffs are planned now, though reductions could follow if costs stay high.
Experts say the issue reflects broader Massachusetts health care spending.

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Wahlberg Faces Challenges

Fans of Blue Bloods express mixed feelings about the upcoming series Boston Blue, which premieres on October 17.
Former congressman Peter King hopes the series will not focus solely on crime.
Longtime viewer Toni Pressimone suggests a boycott of Boston Blue to support Blue Bloods.
Donnie Wahlberg returns as Det. Danny Reagan, now in Boston, facing new challenges including his son’s injury in a fire.

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