3 weeks ago in Sports

Injuries to Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels deprive the NFL of 2 young stars

Caleb Williams was carted off the field with a hamstring injury. Jayden Daniels needed a cart after he dislocated his elbow again. Williams and Daniels already were linked together as Heisman Trophy winners selected with the first two picks of the 2024 NFL draft.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home

The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia

A tiny wild cat hidden away in the cloud forests of Bolivia has become an unlikely tourist attraction, drawing a stream of visitors hoping for a glimpse of the animal that scientists have identified as a brand new species.

3 weeks ago in Local

Northampton is taking a closer look at the potential impact of data centers

Northampton is taking a closer look at the potential impact of data centers. The City Council has approved a ten-member…

3 weeks ago in Local

The reopening of Amherst’s Jones Library is being pushed back nearly two months

The reopening of Amherst’s Jones Library is being pushed back nearly two months. Construction delays have moved the expected completion…

3 weeks ago in Local

Belchertown has an extra half-million dollars in state aid

Belchertown has an extra half-million dollars in state aid, and town officials are deciding how to spend it. About 162-thousand…

3 weeks ago in Local

Two administrators at Holyoke’s Peck Middle School have been placed on administrative leave

Two administrators at Holyoke’s Peck Middle School have been placed on administrative leave amid allegations of improper behavior. Principal Kevin…

3 weeks ago in Local

Millions of dollars in new state energy grants are headed to Franklin County

Millions of dollars in new state energy grants are headed to Franklin County. Berkshire East in Charlemont is getting $4.5…

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ed Sheeran’s tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

4 weeks ago in Local

A Northampton woman will spend six months in jail for attacking a teenage girl inside Northampton High School

A Northampton woman will spend six months in jail for attacking a teenage girl inside Northampton High School. Police say…

4 weeks ago in Local

Governor Maura Healey is joining calls for tighter rules around artificial intelligence

Governor Maura Healey is joining calls for tighter rules around artificial intelligence, saying the technology is moving too fast to…

4 weeks ago in Local

UMass Amherst is making a major investment in the future of food

UMass Amherst is making a major investment in the future of food. The university is launching a $120 million initiative…

4 weeks ago in Local

A long-running contract fight at Cooley Dickinson Hospital is over

A long-running contract fight at Cooley Dickinson Hospital is over. Union workers have approved a new three-year deal after nine…

4 weeks ago in Local

South Hadley officials are now looking at how to close a projected $3 million budget gap after voters rejected another tax override

South Hadley officials are now looking at how to close a projected $3 million budget gap after voters rejected another…