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Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars Brings Fresh Faces

April 23, 2026

Dancing With The Stars is back for its 35th season, and the lineup already shows a mix of new excitement. Two familiar faces from other reality shows will dance on ABC’s big screen: Maura Higgins and Ciara Miller. Maura first captured fans on Love Island UK in 2019. Last year she shone as a “Faith

sports

Alabama Secures Coach DeBoer With Big New Deal

April 23, 2026

The University of Alabama has signed Kalen DeBoer to a fresh seven‑year contract that boosts his yearly pay to $12. 5 million and sharpens the buyout terms if he leaves early. The agreement, approved by the university’s trustees in a virtual session, places DeBoer among the top five highest‑paid col

education

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

April 22, 2026

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

sports

Indiana’s defense takes Simpson’s comments lightly

April 20, 2026

Ty Simpson’s recent remarks about Indiana’s College Football Playoff defense have stirred a small reaction from the Hoosiers’ side. During a podcast talk, the Alabama quarterback shared his thoughts on how Indiana’s defense simply "executed its plan better" without surprising his team. He described

sports

Better hitting and Woo’s arm keep Mariners hot in Texas

April 20, 2026

Seattle’s bats woke up just in time for Sunday’s doubleheader finale. Under clear skies and rising temperatures, the Mariners used timely power to crush Texas 5-2 and grab their second series victory of the year. Instead of folding against a tough southpaw, they delivered early and often, led by a p

opinion

Reno’s Quick Move to Keep Police in Check

April 18, 2026

The city of Reno made a bold decision that has not happened in many years: it put its police chief and five officers on administrative leave while an investigation unfolds. This action shows how seriously the city takes accountability. From the first announcement, leaders told residents what they c

crypto

Banks May Shift to Ethereum as Its Reliability Improves

April 18, 2026

Raoul Pal, a well‑known macro investor, argues that banks will eventually adopt Ethereum. He counters the earlier claim that “Ethereum is dead” by highlighting how financial institutions value proven, stable systems. Pal notes that banks fear losing jobs if they switch to untested technology; theref

sports

South Shore Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Big Plays

April 18, 2026

West Bridgewater’s softball squad continued its hot streak on Friday, overpowering Old Rochester with a 16‑8 finish. The Wildcats’ lineup exploded for nine runs in each of their seven spring games, a record run that kept opponents on the back foot. Two‑run home runs from Alanna Fidalgo, Lacey Roche

religion

Young men in the U. S. are finding more meaning in religion than ever before

April 17, 2026

Recent data shows a surprising shift among young men in America. More are saying religion plays a big role in their lives than young women—a rare reversal in the past 25 years. In 2024, 42% of men aged 18-29 called religion "very important, " up from just 28% two years earlier. Meanwhile, young wome

sports

Boston Marathon 2026: Where Runners, Stars, and Causes Collide

April 17, 2026

Every April, Boston turns into a running party with its famous 26. 2-mile race. Some people run for personal bests, but the event also attracts a mix of athletes, stars, and public figures. The 2026 lineup includes names you might recognize from sports, politics, TV, and even space. But this race is