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A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

business

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

March 7, 2026

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

weather

Rainy Weekend Turns to Sunny Spring Preview in Maryland

March 6, 2026

Fog rolls across Maryland early Friday, covering the sky with a thick blanket that limits visibility to less than half a mile. The cloud cover stays heavy through the day, while an east wind of five to ten miles per hour keeps temperatures low, topping out in the upper 40s—below the usual high of 51

weather

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

March 6, 2026

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, many school districts decided to close schools or push back start times so that drivers could clear the streets safely. The cold front is expected

health

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

March 6, 2026

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h

health

Maryland’s New Hospital Payment System and Cancer Care

March 5, 2026

The state of Maryland changed how hospitals get paid in 2014 by introducing a Global Budget Revenue (GBR) model. Under this plan, each hospital receives a fixed amount of money for the entire year instead of being paid per service. The idea is to keep hospital spending in check while encouraging bet

crime

Crime Calls Drop in Framingham, Police Report

March 5, 2026

Framingham police officials have released new data that shows a small decline in emergency calls and arrests compared to the previous month. In February, officers answered 3, 024 urgent requests for help and carried out 60 arrests, while also issuing 64 summonses. The numbers were higher in January,

politics

Control Over Votes: A Questionable Emergency Plan

February 28, 2026

A draft plan that would let the president step into election control is being shared by groups who oppose voting rights. The document, dated April 12, 2025, claims to create a national emergency and gives the president power over elections. It was first posted by a social media page linked to a Mary

crime

Lawyer’s Poker Wins Lead to Tax Conviction

February 27, 2026

A former Supreme Court lawyer, known for writing a popular court blog, was found guilty of tax crimes. He had earned millions from secret poker games and did not report that income to the IRS. The case went on for six weeks in Greenbelt, Maryland. A jury deliberated about two days before sayin