Quincy’s city council recently said no to a $22 million plan to buy a closed college campus. The vote in the finance committee was 6-3 against it, based on a live discussion online. Many leaders felt the city’s debt was already too high to take on more. With debts around $1. 8 to $2 billion—higher t
A group of well-known personalities recently took aim at a former president, though their arguments lacked solid ground. One host even celebrated how easily their opponents crumbled under scrutiny. This debate played out on a daily radio program that reaches listeners across the country during midda
A fight broke out inside SoFi Stadium during Iran's World Cup match, but it had nothing to do with the game itself. Two groups of fans—one supporting Iran’s last monarchy era, the other backing the current government—ended up trading punches in the stands. Security stepped in fast, stopping the scuf
Rocket Companies, a big name in home loans, is facing tougher times because mortgage rates have jumped unexpectedly high. Analysts now say the company’s short-term outlook isn’t as strong as it once was, leading to a downgrade in its stock rating. Higher rates mean fewer people can afford new mortga
Maine still hides some of the oldest and richest forests east of the Mississippi, but most of these special places sit on private land where logging companies make the rules. New maps made with laser tech show over 400, 000 acres of these mature woods, packed with rare plants, stored carbon, and wil
For days, the White House has been talking about a new Iran deal without showing anyone the paperwork. The temporary truce announced in April was supposed to last only a few weeks, but now officials say it’s being stretched to two months. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil ship
Two big-name comedians from Canada are back in the spotlight, but this time it’s not for laughs. John Candy and Martin Short, who first teamed up decades ago on a sketch show, now have full documentary films about their lives in the running for Emmy awards. Candy’s film, made by Colin Hanks, digs in
For the twelfth summer in a row, a group of young violinists, cellists, and violists will descend on a small Virginia college town to sharpen their skills under top instructors. Mary Baldwin University has just renewed its three-year partnership with the Heifetz Institute, a program that first moved
The Cleveland Browns seem ready to skip drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL supplemental draft. The main reason isn’t his throwing arm—it’s his history with sports betting. Earlier this year, Sorsby checked into a treatment program after admitting he gambled on college
For years, Indian cricket fans have debated who was greater: Sachin Tendulkar or Virat Kohli. Tendulkar, known for his graceful timing and 24-year career, set the gold standard for run-making. Kohli, meanwhile, has spent over a decade smashing records at a relentless pace while staying in peak physi
