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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

Chilly Saturday, windy Sunday ahead for Chicago

The weekend in Chicago is shaping up to be a mixed bag. Saturday stays cool with highs around 47°F downtown, while suburbs may climb to the upper 50s or low 60s. Light rain could pop up Saturday evening and linger into the night, making an umbrella a smart move. Sunday throws a curveball. Temperatu

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Apr 11 2026WEATHER

A mild Friday then a cooler weekend in Massachusetts

Massachusetts starts Friday with chilly morning air in the mid-30s before climbing to the mid-to-upper 60s during the afternoon. Boston should land around 68 degrees, Worcester near 67, Springfield close to 69, and the Berkshires about 66. Cape Cod and the Islands will be the coolest pocket at 51 de

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Teens vs. Tech: When Apps Play Mind Games

Back in 2023, states started legal battles against Meta because of how Instagram and Facebook might hook young users. Massachusetts took it further by suing the company in state court—not just in federal court like many others. The big question? Can a 1996 law that protects websites from user-posted

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

Weekend baseball: Orioles, Nats hit the road again

The Orioles land back in Baltimore after beating Chicago and now host San Francisco for three games at Camden Yards. Taylor Ward made it look easy again, going four-for-five with two runs batted in and the game-winning run crossing home plate. Baltimore’s pitching staff, led by Kyle Bradish, kept th

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Rachel Sennott lands role in crime film with big names

A fresh face joins the cast of an upcoming crime movie. Rachel Sennott, known for her sharp writing and acting, will play a supporting role in "Kockroach. " The film teams her up with Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz and Alec Baldwin. Directed by Matt Ross, the movie blends crime drama wi

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

The Luxury Life of a Drug Dealer Linked to a Celebrity’s Death

At 42 years old, a woman once known as the “Ketamine Queen” faces 15 years behind bars after being convicted for her role in a Hollywood actor’s overdose. But long before the arrest, her life was anything but ordinary. Prosecutors paint her as a high-end dealer who turned drug profits into a jet-set

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

What to expect from the weather at Augusta during Masters week

The Masters is just days away, and the weather looks set to play nice for the tournament. After three days of practice rounds and the Par 3 Contest, the course is ready. But will the good weather stick around? Thursday, the first round starts early at 7:25 a. m. Expect cool air around 45°F with a b

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

When Hunger Meets a Paying Job

Two years after a nighttime shoplifting incident in southwest Portland, the shoplifter has filed a lawsuit against the grocery clerk who chased him. At the time, Joshua Merkel said he took more than $100 worth of food without paying because he was hungry—and claimed the clerk’s response left him wit

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Apr 09 2026BUSINESS

Fox Dumps Old App as NFL Games Move to Pricey Streams

Fox just announced it’s shutting down its sports app for smart TVs and streaming sticks by May 2026. Instead, users will have to switch to FOX One, a newer app that does more than just show games. You can now record shows or watch two games at once on the same screen. But here’s the catch: to keep w

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

What happens when a fired official skips a congressional interview?

A former top prosecutor won’t show up for a House committee talk about Jeffrey Epstein files. The Justice Department says she doesn’t have to because she no longer works for the government. The committee wanted her to explain why some records were heavily edited when they were released. They also wa

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