The summer heat has people dreaming of sunny days by the water, but a handful of Massachusetts beaches remain off limits. The state health department monitors water quality every hour during warm weather, and right now five beaches are closed. On Friday morning June 6, the closures included Damon P
This weekend in New England will feel like a classic spring flip-flop—sunny and warm one day, then damp and cooler the next. Friday looks like the star of the weekend, with most spots hitting the high 80s or near 90. But don’t expect the coast to join the party. Places like Cape Cod and the islands
The Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is back for a second round with Madden NFL, this time as the game's lead cover athlete. Only a few players before him have pulled off that feat. Most of them struggled the next season—stats dropped, injuries piled up, or they lost their starting spots. Wi
Macie Smith, a senior at Southern University, opened two hair supply shops in Baton Rouge to give Black women a welcoming place for beauty care. She began by saving money and learning Mandarin phrases to talk with her Chinese supplier, but a rough meeting taught her the importance of respect and
The Bears have Caleb Williams taking snaps under center right now, which solves a lot of problems. He’s been on the field since joining the league and hasn’t missed a game yet. When the QB stays upright, teams win more often—just look at what happened to Washington last year when their starter spent
Last year, a YouTuber known for giving away expensive prizes handed a private jet to Jabari Brown, a man now caught in a major legal mess. Brown was arrested over the weekend in Asunción alongside several others after a plane carrying 577 pounds of marijuana landed. Authorities say the group faces c
Beaches often face temporary closures after heavy storms, not because of the rain itself, but due to invisible bacteria that wash into the water. These bacteria, called enterococci, live in the guts of animals and humans. They usually don’t cause harm outdoors, but after heavy rains, they can multip
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
The first U. S. outlet of the South Korean beauty chain Olive Young has opened in Pasadena, and people lined up for days to get inside. Shoppers crossed from Colorado Boulevard to Green Street, staying overnight on the sidewalk in blankets and folding chairs. The store offers a wide range of K
The Chicago Bears are looking to shake up their offense for next season, favoring younger players but still considering seasoned veterans. Coach Ben Johnson praised rookie Luther Burden’s progress during OTAs, and many expect former first‑round pick Rome Odunze to step up. Yet the team’s current rec
