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Rick Sobey
Rick Sobey is the Herald's assistant editor who reports on breaking news, health, media, politics, wildlife and more across the region. He was most recently a reporter at The Lowell Sun. Rick is a Massachusetts native and graduated from Boston University. While not reporting, he enjoys long-distance running.
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![Boston researchers found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who got more consistent sleep. Boston researchers found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who got more consistent sleep.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-MED-DIABETES-LIGHT-EXPOSURE-DMT.jpg?w=140)
Boston diabetes study: Inconsistent sleep leads to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Boston researchers found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who got more consistent sleep.
![Boston 25 hires news director who used to be at WCVB: 'Grateful to be coming home' Boston 25 hires news director who used to be at WCVB: 'Grateful to be coming home'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/media.jpg?w=73)
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Boston 25 hires news director who used to be at WCVB: ‘Grateful to be coming home’
Boston 25 hires news director who used to be at WCVB: 'Grateful to be coming home'
![The CEO of Vineyard Wind abruptly exited a Nantucket Select Board meeting to respond to an incident involving the “integrity” of an already damaged wind turbine blade that has wreaked havoc on the island this week. The CEO of Vineyard Wind abruptly exited a Nantucket Select Board meeting to respond to an incident involving the “integrity” of an already damaged wind turbine blade that has wreaked havoc on the island this week.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/nantucket-rotated.jpg?w=66)
Vineyard Wind turbine trouble sends CEO scrambling; feds issue ‘Suspension Order’
The CEO of Vineyard Wind abruptly exited a Nantucket Select Board meeting to respond to an incident involving the “integrity” of an already damaged wind turbine blade that has wreaked...
![When will Massachusetts get relief from the heat? 'We finally get a cold front swinging through' When will Massachusetts get relief from the heat? 'We finally get a cold front swinging through'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ndnl003.jpg?w=119)
When will Massachusetts get relief from the heat? ‘We finally get a cold front swinging through’
When will Massachusetts get relief from the heat? 'We finally get a cold front swinging through'
![Nantucket beaches shut down to swimming after debris from Vineyard Wind turbine washes ashore Nantucket beaches shut down to swimming after debris from Vineyard Wind turbine washes ashore](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/turbine.jpg?w=91)
Nantucket beaches shut down to swimming after debris from Vineyard Wind turbine washes ashore
Nantucket beaches shut down to swimming after debris from Vineyard Wind turbine washes ashore
![Boston University CTE study finds link between contact sports, CTE, Parkinson's disease-like symptoms Boston University CTE study finds link between contact sports, CTE, Parkinson's disease-like symptoms](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BHR-L-CTEsports.jpg?w=80)
Boston University CTE study finds link between contact sports, CTE, Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms
Boston University CTE study finds link between contact sports, CTE, Parkinson's disease-like symptoms
![Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford Police investigating series of six shootings: 'Chaos creating violence' Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford Police investigating series of six shootings: 'Chaos creating violence'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AJsc003-1.jpg?w=132)
Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford Police investigating series of six shootings: ‘Chaos creating violence’
Cambridge, Somerville, and Medford Police investigating series of six shootings: 'Chaos creating violence'
![Sharks spotted feasting on dead whale in Cape Cod Bay: 'Something I have never seen before' Sharks spotted feasting on dead whale in Cape Cod Bay: 'Something I have never seen before'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sharks_68ed68.jpg?w=130)
Sharks spotted feasting on dead whale in Cape Cod Bay: ‘Something I have never seen before’
Sharks spotted feasting on dead whale in Cape Cod Bay: 'Something I have never seen before'
![Massachusetts man who owed money to National Grid, faced 'harassing' calls scores win in Appeals Court: 'A good day for Massachusetts consumers' Massachusetts man who owed money to National Grid, faced 'harassing' calls scores win in Appeals Court: 'A good day for Massachusetts consumers'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/gastankms003.jpg?w=133)
Massachusetts man who owed money to National Grid, faced ‘harassing’ calls scores win in Appeals Court
Massachusetts man who owed money to National Grid, faced 'harassing' calls scores win in Appeals Court: 'A good day for Massachusetts consumers'
![White shark in Cape Cod Bay bites seal that washes up on Massachusetts beach and dies: 'Keep an eye out for seals in the water' White shark in Cape Cod Bay bites seal that washes up on Massachusetts beach and dies: 'Keep an eye out for seals in the water'](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sharks_89b74c.jpg?w=135)
White shark in Cape Cod Bay bites seal that washes up on Massachusetts beach and dies: ‘Keep an eye out for seals in the water’
White shark in Cape Cod Bay bites seal that washes up on Massachusetts beach and dies: 'Keep an eye out for seals in the water'