Wealthy Californians are fleeing the Golden State’s punishing policies for the snow-capped Southern Alps in New Zealand. A surge of wealthy Americans, particularly Californians, are snapping up “golden visas,” where they pay at least NZ$5 million — roughly $2.9 million — to secure the right to live, work and study in the country, the Financial Times reports. A separate program requires a NZ$10 million, or about US$5.7 million, investment in passive assets. More than 700 wealthy foreigners have applied under the revamped programs in just 14 months –many from California — compared with 115 applications during the previous three years.…

The Boston Red Sox are on an all-time heater. After starting 32-46, they have won 31 of their last 36 games to climb within half a game of the second-place Yankees, and a comfortable 6.5 game lead for the second Wild Card spot.But of those 31 games – which include…

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