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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Hitting, and New Coaches

April 4, 2026

The day kicked off with a dominant singles win for Caroline Houdlette, who finished her match 6‑2, 6‑0 and helped her team secure a clean sweep against Somerset Berkley. In baseball, an unranked squad from North Quincy surprised the top‑ranked Weymouth team with a 5‑2 victory, thanks to a two‑hit

politics

Balancing Spending: Big Boost for Military, Big Cuts for the Planet

April 4, 2026

The 2027 budget plan from the current administration takes a clear stance on where it stands on spending. A massive $1. 5 trillion is being funneled toward defense, the highest figure ever requested. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other areas face sharp reductions. Programs aimed at tackling climate

environment

A collector got eight months for trading rare animal parts

April 4, 2026

A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai

weather

Weekend weather in Massachusetts: rain, fog, and a few warm spots

April 3, 2026

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

politics

A Mother’s Plea: The Man Still Held After 20 Years Without Trial

April 3, 2026

In a quiet corner of Pakistan back in 2007, a 40-year-old Afghan was taken by U. S. forces. No court ever found him guilty of anything, yet Mohammad Rahim now sits in Cuba’s Guantánamo Bay, marking his 20th year behind bars. His mother, Safora Yousufzai, now in her own later years, has written a ple

entertainment

The Band Perry Joins a New Management Family

April 2, 2026

A fresh partnership has formed for the country trio The Band Perry, who have recently added a new song to their catalog after nearly a decade. They now partner with Borchetta Entertainment Group, a management arm that has been expanding under the leadership of music executive Scott Borchetta. The

sports

FSU’s Baseball Team Faces Big Challenge Without Their Top Hitter

April 2, 2026

Florida State University’s baseball team just lost their star first baseman, Myles Bailey, for the season after a serious ankle injury during a game against Duke. Bailey was having an incredible year, smashing 13 home runs and driving in 33 runs with a batting average of . 363. Without him, the Semi

environment

Housing Hardships After Houston Storms

April 1, 2026

In the wake of hurricanes and floods, people living in low‑income parts of Houston find their homes badly damaged. The main problem is that the houses lose key parts—walls, roofs, and plumbing—and many residents cannot fix them quickly. Why? Because they face paperwork hurdles, lack of money,

environment

Forest Loss in Indonesia Rises Sharp as Self‑Sufficiency Drives Push Land Clearing

March 31, 2026

Indonesia’s forests shrank by a striking 66% in 2025, the fastest rate in eight years, according to data from satellite imagery and field checks across 16 provinces. The country’s huge forest area, once one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, is being cleared at an alarming pace as it pursues am

weather

Shifting Weather: From Snow to Sunny Days in Massachusetts

March 29, 2026

Massachusetts is set for a roller‑coaster of weather. Overnight, the state will feel the chill as temperatures drop to the mid‑20s in Boston and central areas, while western spots might see teens. The cold will ease quickly; by Sunday afternoon clear skies and temperatures in the mid‑40s are expecte