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6 hours ago in Financial Fitness with the Money Doctor, Local, Native Advertising

Think You’d Spot a Scam? Why Even Smart People Get Fooled—and How to Stay Safe | Financial Fitness

Scams today aren’t obvious—they’re calculated, convincing, and designed to trick anyone. In this episode of Financial Fitness with The Money Doctor, Frances Rahaim shares real-life scam attempts and a simple strategy to protect yourself before it’s too late.

7 hours ago in Local

Gill Elementary roof replacement up for vote

The Gill Elementary School Roof Replacement Project committee has been meeting with Massachusetts School Building Authority since April of 2025.

7 hours ago in Local

Whately Selectboard makes statement on beliefs, against national events

The Whately Selectboard has made a statement against certain national events, as well as sharing their beliefs.

7 hours ago in Local

Brush fire along Route 2 in Orange Thursday

Warm weather and sunshine brought increased fire risks to the area Thursday, resulting in several fire popping up.

7 hours ago in Local

Federal St. gaining momentum with educational goals

Greenfield’s Federal Street Elementary School has met or exceeded 83% of the goals set for them by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), according to Principal Kelly Halpin.

7 hours ago in Local

MassDEP fines for asbestos cleanup in Amherst

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has fined a real estate company for violations during an asbestos abatement at the Grand Block Building on South Pleasant Street in Amherst

Entertainment News

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.

23 hours ago in Entertainment

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest

Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau's caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Ketamine Queen’ gets 15 years in prison for selling Matthew Perry the drugs that killed him

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling "Friends" star Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023.

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Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

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McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

23 hours ago in Sports

76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters

The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.