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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

May 2, 2026

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

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Buffalo’s Surprise: The Sabres Turn the Tide

May 2, 2026

The city of Buffalo has long felt like a sports exile. From four straight Super Bowl defeats to the longest NHL playoff drought ever, fans have endured more disappointment than most. Yet in recent weeks, a shift has stunned everyone who thought the city’s hope lay with the Bills. When December bega

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Big Upsets and Tight Games to Watch This Friday

May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players

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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

April 30, 2026

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

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Megan Thee Stallion Leaves Broadway Early Amid Personal Shake‑Ups

April 29, 2026

The rapper stepped off the stage at the New York theatre a full two weeks before her planned finale, announcing that her final night as Zidler in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” would be May 1 instead of the original May 17. She posted a brief note on Instagram with a bandaged‑heart emoji, thanking the

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Behind the laughter: What really matters when hosts join SNL

April 28, 2026

Every week, Saturday Night Live faces a fresh challenge: turning a guest host's ideas into live sketches in just days. Some hosts arrive with pages of jokes, while others just show up ready to perform. Kenan Thompson, a long-time cast member, has seen it all. He’s noticed a pattern among the most su

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Hogwarts Legacy 2 Looks Ahead as Paramount Takes the Helm

April 27, 2026

The future of the Harry Potter‑style adventure game may be brighter now that Paramount has secured control over Warner Bros. The acquisition, announced in late April for $111 billion, means that the studio’s popular franchises—including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter—will fall under Paramount Skyd

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Megan Thee Stallion Lights Up Broadway and Fashion

April 27, 2026

Megan steps onto the bright lights of a New York theater, taking on a role that breaks new ground for women in musical theatre. She becomes the first female actor to play Harold Zidler, showing that her rap background can translate into live stage performance. Her influence in style keeps growing

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Detroit Breaks Home Playoff Drought, Stays in Series

April 23, 2026

In a decisive win that snapped an 11‑game home losing streak, Detroit outscored Orlando 98-83 to keep the first‑round series alive. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham’s 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds, turned a tied game into a blowout in the third quarter. Their offense exploded 38-16, with

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AI Safety Protest Turns Violent: A Rising Concern

April 18, 2026

In recent weeks, a violent act targeted the residence of Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI. A 20‑year‑old named Daniel Moreno‑Gama allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail near the property’s gate. Police claim he was motivated by political or ideological beliefs, citing a document that warned AI