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1 week ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
1 week ago in National
Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Turners Falls fire injures homeowner, firefighter
TURNERS FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A house fire in Turners Falls Tuesday morning injured a homeowner and a firefighter,…
1 week ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
Gardner police, drug task force execute search warrant on Pine Street
GARDNER, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A 26 year-old man from Gardner was arrested Monday morning after Gardner Police and…
Orange firefighters respond to electrical fire on Warwick Road
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Orange firefighters responded to a house fire on Warwick Road Tuesday morning. Initial investigation…
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
Athol Main Street paving project begins today
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Athol Main Street paving project begins today, Tuesday October 13th. Road milling and…
Concerns raised over Eversource vegetation management plans
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Eversource is planning a vegetation management plan for a transmission corridor from Northfield to…
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.
Community One Stop for Growth bringing funding for west county projects
SHELBURNE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Community One Stop for Growth state grants have been issued to western Franklin County.…
1 week ago in Sports
Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.
1 week ago in Sports
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s
Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.
1 week ago in National
A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
5 ways to set your child up with good credit
Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
1 week ago in Sports
Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
1 week ago in World
Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in the late morning, ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule discovered during recent medical tests.
