KATHLEEN M WILLIAMS

Apr 27 2026WEATHER

A simple guide to Massachusetts weather this week

Massachusetts is in for a mix of sunshine and changing temperatures this week. While most areas will start bright and clear, the western part of the state will feel noticeably warmer than the east. Sunday kicks things off with clouds fading and temperatures climbing to the low 60s in the west, while

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

How tech hubs can power up their neighborhoods instead of draining them

Many people worry that when a giant tech building moves into town, it will hog all the electricity and jack up local power bills. That fear isn’t baseless—big data centers do chew through a lot of juice. But fresh engineering ideas show these energy-hungry giants can flip the script and become commu

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

What’s really going on with Matvei Michkov ahead of Game 5?

Matvei Michkov, once a top prospect for the Philadelphia Flyers, is now watching games from the press box instead of playing. That’s the harsh reality as the team prepares for Game 5 against their rivals. The Flyers had a strong regular season, but Michkov’s role has shrunk dramatically. Instead of

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Apr 27 2026EDUCATION

How Iowa’s School Money Helps Families Pick the Right Classroom

Many Iowa families now have a new way to pay for private school or other learning options, thanks to a program called Education Savings Accounts. Instead of being stuck in one school just because it’s close to home, parents can use about $8, 000 per child each year to cover tuition, books, tutors, o

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Different Path for the Marvel Universe

Marvel’s story in film might have looked very different if an early partnership had stayed alive. In the early 2000s, a deal between Marvel and Artisan Entertainment promised to bring fifteen superhero stories to screen. The plan included known heroes like Captain America, Black Panther, and Deadpoo

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Apr 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

What's Holding Back MicroLED TVs from Getting Smaller?

MicroLED TVs promise brighter screens and better colors than older tech like OLEDs or LCDs. But here’s the catch: they’re huge—and expensive. A single 114-inch model costs over $150, 000, making it a luxury for most people. Why can’t these TVs be smaller? Because shrinking the tiny light pixels with

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Apr 26 2026SCIENCE

How microscopes and computers are teaming up to fight malaria

Malaria still claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, mostly children under five. The parasite behind the disease, Plasmodium, hides inside red blood cells, sneaks past the immune system, and multiplies rapidly. Traditional vaccines struggle because this microscopic invader changes its out

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Who needs high-risk stocks when these ETFs pay you now?

Most stocks don’t pay much anymore. The S&P 500’s average dividend now sits at 1. 1%, far below the 2%+ levels seen just a few years back. High stock prices are partly to blame, but that doesn’t help anyone trying to live off their investments. The bright side? There are exchange-traded funds design

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

McKinney bets on waves and crowds to reshape its identity

McKinney just gave a big thumbs-up to plans for a surf park called Cannon Beach. The city council changed some rules so building can start on a patch of land where Stacy Road and State Highway 121 meet. The whole area will be a planned development, meaning it won’t just pop up overnight. Right next

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Apr 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Names that Made Fame: Uncovering the Stories Behind Stage Names

Many famous faces aren't called what you think. Take Queen Latifah, for example. Her real name is Dana Owens, but her stage name reflects her mother's advice to treat women with respect. Across music, movies, and comedy, performers often craft new identities that shape how the world sees them. Some

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