4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox add Adley Rutschman, Phillies land Luis Arraez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball's trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few hours after the Phillies picked up three-time batting champion Luis Arraez.

4 weeks ago in National

25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February.

4 weeks ago in Local

Students at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary will return to two new playgrounds this fall.

Students at Buckland-Shelburne Elementary will return to two new playgrounds this fall. The second phase includes separate areas for younger…

4 weeks ago in Local

Erving is slowing down plans to rebuild North and Church streets so residents can weigh in on two competing designs.

Erving is slowing down plans to rebuild North and Church streets so residents can weigh in on two competing designs.…

4 weeks ago in Local

Western Massachusetts will have a direct voice in deciding how $162 million in federal rural health funding is spent.

Western Massachusetts will have a direct voice in deciding how $162 million in federal rural health funding is spent. Several…

4 weeks ago in Local

Flooding, severe storms and other local threats will get a fresh review in ten Franklin County towns.

Flooding, severe storms and other local threats will get a fresh review in ten Franklin County towns. The Massachusetts Federal…

4 weeks ago in Local

New state funding will help expand restroom access inside Amherst’s renovated Jones Library

New state funding will help expand restroom access inside Amherst’s renovated Jones Library. The project is receiving 50-thousand dollars for…

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar is returning to the Spanish Vuelta after a seven-year absence to pursue a Grand Tours hat trick of titles.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded

As the clock ticks down to Monday's trade deadline, the biggest deal so far came courtesy of the Detroit Tigers, who sent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was just a few million shy of "Avengers: Endgame," which debuted to $357 million in 2019.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical and will take a break from the public eye

Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing back former All-Pro Deebo Samuel for a second stint after starting receiver Ricky Pearsall got sidelined by a knee injury.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFA’s World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes

Pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity grew Friday as his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia's soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Actor Storm Reid hopes music reveals another side, introducing listeners to the real her

Storm Reid knows how the world sees her: an accomplished, polished actor who always seems to have it all together. Through new music, the Emmy-winner hopes listeners discover another side of her.

4 weeks ago in National

New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging ‘illegal gambling operation’

New York officials sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, calling it an "illegal, unlicensed gambling operation" as the state seeks to halt its operations and force the company to forfeit its profits.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins’ Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th

Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins before Ryan Jeffers broke it up with a leadoff single.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Tanning is getting hot again. Here’s what it really does to your skin

Experts are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback. A video of a girl sharing her "tanning secrets" and showing off a bikini tan line has racked up more than 11 million views, while people in the comments joke, "The earth probably won't last long anyway, I'd rather go out tan than pale."

4 weeks ago in Sports

European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads

European nations agreed Thursday to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions to protest Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament to private equity investors. The North American soccer body rejected his plan later the same day.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.