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6 hours ago in National
Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
13 hours ago in Entertainment
Paris wax museum unveils new Diana figure in ‘revenge dress,’ decades after her death in the city
A wax museum in Paris on Thursday unveiled a new figure of the late Princess Diana depicted in a black dress that has come to be known as her " revenge dress," decades after her tragic death in the city.
13 hours ago in Sports
Lando Norris will tie McLaren record with 150th start at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Lando Norris will tie David Coulthard as the most-tenured driver in McLaren history when the lights go out for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where the current Formula 1 points leader will make his 150th career start.
13 hours ago in Lifestyle
Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care. Emergencies are inevitable, but you can prepare to deal with them by building an emergency fund.
13 hours ago in Lifestyle
Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Studying abroad can be challenging in unexpected ways. Experts say that's why students need to study up on not only safety precautions and cultural differences, but also the emotional shifts that may come with leaving home — and returning to it.
13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours ‘Til Dawn’ Tour grosses over $1 billion, Live Nation says
The Weeknd's lengthy tour, which launched in Philadelphia in July 2022 and runs through September 2026, has officially grossed $1.004 billion with approximately 7.55 million tickets sold across 153 tour dates, Live Nation said Thursday.
Healey-Driscoll Administration responds to U.S. Dept. of Ed. changes
The Healey-Driscoll Administration issued statements Wednesday in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to move several offices and programs, with their funding, from the U.S. Department of Education into other federal agencies.
Fuel assistance, health insurance spikes causing financial pressure
Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher expressed at Wednesday's City Council meeting that while SNAP benefits are being restored, there is still increased need for food support in the community
Public engagement begins to take shape in RFP process for Hope Street Lot
At Wednesday’s Greenfield City Council meeting, Mayor Ginny Desorgher discussed the city’s plans for next steps with the Hope Street Lot following the vote earlier this month allowing the city to move forward with selling the property.
Senator Comerford sums up funding coming to Franklin County
Senator Jo Comerford shared news earlier this month about funding coming to Franklin County through state economic development and housing infrastructure grants.
Gardner’s CodeRED system damaged in cybersecurity incident
CodeRED, Gardner’s emergency communication system used to alert residents of water main breaks, road closures, weather alerts and more, has experienced a damaging cybersecurity incident this week.
1 day ago in National
Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families
Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs
Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.
1 day ago in Sports
MLB’s new media deals with ESPN, NBC, and Netflix total $800M annually
ESPN and Major League Baseball appeared headed for an ugly separation after the network opted out of its rights deal in February. Nine months later, it appears to be the best thing to happen to both parties.
1 day ago in Sports
Rookie QB Shedeur Sanders will make his first NFL start for the Browns on Sunday in Las Vegas
A natural showman, one of the many gifts inherited from his famous father, Shedeur Sanders is already hyping his first NFL start. It will happen on a 100-yard-long stage in America's entertainment mecca.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch
Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?
Franklin Tech football prepares for Turkey Day showdown with Smith Vocational
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — After a disappointing ouster from the state vocational small school football tournament, the…
2 days ago in Sports
Roger Federer elected to International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1st year of eligibility
Well, this will come as no surprise to anyone who's paid any attention over the past quarter-century: Roger Federer was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, the Rhode Island-based Hall announced Wednesday.
2 days ago in Sports
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup
The tiny Caribbean island country Curaçao will go to the 2026 World Cup as the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the marquee event in men's soccer.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.
