When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just over three months, three well-known athletes from New York and New Jersey will step into the spotlight as official ambassadors. Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Giants, joins Gotham FC’s Midge Purce—a two-time NWSL champion and U. S. W
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
A well-known voice in Philly sports radio now faces legal trouble after a night that started with words and ended with a police call. A 70-year-old host, famous for decades of sports talk, was taken into custody early Wednesday after his fiancée dialed 911 during a heated moment at their shared home
Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p
Alaska has a serious issue with sexual violence, especially against young people. More than half of reported sexual assault victims in 2024 were under 18, and the state leads the nation in rape cases. Shockingly, Alaska also has a high suicide rate, which experts link to sexual assault. Studies show
A 35‑year‑old man from Portland has been charged with multiple bias‑crime offenses after an angry confrontation at a McDonald’s on March 18. Police say he approached a Hispanic patron outside the restaurant and demanded that the man perform 100 burpees. The confrontation quickly escalated when the s
Temperatures are dropping as winter refuses to let go completely in Massachusetts. Light snow is on the way for parts of Central and Western Massachusetts Monday night, while the eastern side of the state might see some rain instead. Before that, Sunday evening brings more rain and thick fog, keepin
A recent speech by the Pope made headlines by calling out a troubling trend: powerful figures using religion to justify military action. The Pope’s message was simple—war and faith don’t mix well. He pointed to a U. S. -Israeli strike on Iran, criticizing leaders who claim divine approval for violen
In March, a shocking incident occurred outside a Charlotte grocery store when a woman randomly stabbed a pregnant shopper in broad daylight. The attacker, later identified as Marvina Butler-Hardy, allegedly used a steak knife while the victim was putting her three-year-old son into their car. The vi
This weekend won’t bring classic New England sunshine to Massachusetts. Instead, a mix of fog, rain, and temperatures mostly in the 60s will take over. Thursday night starts cool with rain possible and overnight lows near 40°F. Friday wakes up to a foggy morning but clears up by afternoon, pushing h
