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Jun 06 2026WEATHER

Thunderstorms Hit Massachusetts This Weekend

Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in

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Jun 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

How Toy Makers Chase Big Screen Dreams

Mattel wants to prove that their toys can work as movies, not just playthings. After Barbie shocked Hollywood with a $1. 5 billion hit, the company bet heavily on another icon: He-Man. The blue-haired hero ruled toy aisles in the 1980s but now struggles to feel modern. This weekend, a $170 million H

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Jun 04 2026WEATHER

Summer Heat Hits Massachusetts This Week

Massachusetts will feel a warm spell in the coming days, with most areas expecting sunny skies and temperatures that climb into the high 80s and low 90s. The forecast runs from Thursday through Saturday, so people can plan accordingly. The South Coast, Cape Cod and the islands will be a bit coole

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Jun 04 2026EDUCATION

California schools dominate the toughest college admissions list

Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept

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Jun 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Black Beauty Hubs in Baton Rouge Create Safe Spaces

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

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Jun 03 2026RELIGION

Faith leaders and their private battles with mental health

Many believe that strong faith can protect people from mental health struggles. New research turns this idea on its head for Christian groups across the USA. A recent look into the issue found that how people view suicide within religious circles matters just as much as their spiritual struggles—but

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

A Tech Company Changing How Students Get Their Books and Supplies

Many colleges struggle to help students get textbooks and supplies before classes start. Different systems—bookstores, publishers, and websites—often don’t work together well. A company called BibliU thinks it has a simpler way. The company just raised $55 million from investors like BlackRock. It

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Jun 03 2026BUSINESS

How Canadian small businesses are caught between World Cup chances and rising costs

Many Canadians plan to spend the 2026 FIFA World Cup watching matches at local bars instead of big chains. A survey shows 22% of people will head to independent spots, while only 2% will go to large venues. On average, fans expect to spend about $52 each on food and drinks during a game. For a full

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Jun 02 2026BUSINESS

Negotiation Secrets Revealed: What You Really Need to Know

Many people think they know how to negotiate, but research shows they are often far from it. A study of real conversations found that most negotiators say more statements than questions, even though asking questions is linked to better deals. After the talks, participants overestimated how man

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Jun 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Helps Crack Old Math Problems, Mathematicians Call for Careful Use

Mathematics has always been a field where human minds push the limits of logic and creativity. Recently, artificial intelligence has begun to step into this arena, showing that computers can solve problems once thought out of reach. In early May, a powerful AI from OpenAI was announced to have so

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