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2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors
Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Houston has already won a game to stave off elimination. And now, Phoenix and Denver will look to do the same. Otherwise, the first round might soon be winding down.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and ‘Toy Story’ light up the cinemas
The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has many of the regulars on the lineup: "Spider-Man," "Minions," "Star Wars" and "Toy Story." But the most eagerly anticipated is not a superhero, toy, or franchise: It's a 3,000-year-old epic poem.
2 weeks ago in National
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.
UMass chef pleaded not guilty to murder charge
36 year-old Jeffrey MacDonald of Wilbraham, was arraigned Friday morning in Eastern Hampshire District Court in connection with the murder of his wife, Emma MacDonald, 31, inside the Hotel UMass on Wednesday evening.
Pole damaged in Warwick accident
A pick-up truck struck a telephone pole on Route 78 in Warwick, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Driver transported to hospital after striking a tree off Route 63
Friday morning at approximately 9:30 a.m., Leverett and Shuestbury Fire Departments responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route 63.
Permitted burn grows to 1.5 acre fire in Whately
On Sunday afternoon a permitted burn in Whately quickly grew out of control due to afternoon winds.
Conway Police Chief assists in bald eagle recovery
Conway Police Chief Donald Bates assisted Birds of Prey’s Tom Ricardi in the rescue of an injured bald eagle on Route 112 in Buckland last week.
2 weeks ago in National
A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July
A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
Wilson’s Facade coming down today
The historic Wilson's facade is being taken down today, in preparation for new development going into the building.
Suspected arrested in connection with Hotel UMass murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman inside Hotel UMass on Wednesday evening.
Greenfield Police Dept. visited by armed man
Noah Witek of Adams was arraigned in Greenfield District Court this week after allegedly visiting the Greenfield Police Department with weapons in his vehicle.
Athol-Royalston schools to use rainy day funds for 5 positions
The Athol-Royalston Regional School Committee voted last week to use reserve funds to add five positions including a guidance counselor and nurse at the Athol-Roylaston Middle School, into their fiscal year 2027 budget
Rep. McGovern drafts letter for nutrition, health resources
US Representative Jim McGovern is leading a bipartisan effort to support nutrition and healthy food in the US health care system.
Franklin County CDC receives $250K for housing, economic development
The Franklin County CDC is receiving $250,000 in a grant award that is part of the $12.8 million in Community Investment Tax Credits announced by Governor Healey Thursday.
