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2 days ago in National, Trending
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
Water main break in Sunderland
A water main break has been reported in Sunderland this morning. The break occurred near 226 River Road (Rt 47).
2 days ago in World
Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks
The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened to debilitate an already weakened supply chain.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.
2 days ago in Sports
Alcaraz says ‘I leave with a smile’ after epic US Open loss to Shelton
At the end, when five riveting sets and one agonizingly tight tiebreak were over — and when the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history had concluded — Ben Shelton was not the only player smiling.
2 days ago in Entertainment
It’s ‘Pitt’ vs ‘Pluribus’ in drama and ‘Hacks’ vs ‘Widow’s Bay’ in comedy at the upcoming Emmys
It's "The Pitt" versus "Pluribus" and "Hacks" against "Widow's Bay" at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday night. The stars of all four shows — Noah Wyle in "The Pitt," Rhea Seehorn in "Pluribus," Jean Smart in "Hacks" and Matthew Rhys in "Widow's Bay" — look to be runaway favorites for the top acting awards.
No charges filed in vehicle v. bicycle accident on Damon Road
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — No charges have been filed in the vehicle versus bicycle collision that occurred on…
Kane Hodder coming to the Shea Theater for special screening of Friday the 13th pt. 7
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Kane Hodder, best known for playing Jason Voorhees, will be at the Shea…
Public Hearing closes, deliberations begin on Sunderland Dollar General
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Sunderland Zoning Board of Appeals voted to close the public hearing on the…
Orange’s Town Administrator offered Manager role
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Matthew Fortier, the Orange Town Administrator, has been offered the role of Town Manager…
Erving housing project receives $14.7m in state, federal funding
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $278 million in state and federal funding will support 29…
2026 Pigskin Preview
The 2026 Pigskin Preview is out! High school football team info and schedules. And the New England Patriots schedule. See…
3 days ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
3 days ago in Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season
Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.
3 days ago in Sports
Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.
3 days ago in Entertainment
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.
3 days ago in World
Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing
Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators.
Athol York Building recommended for demolition
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Extensive water damage in the York Building on Main Street in Athol has led…
Leyden hosting public health energy storage system meeting
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Leyden Board of Health is hosting a presentation on energy storage systems this…
