Dear Readers: As we step into the new year, pause to honor the journey traveled and embrace the endless possibilities ahead. Each January brings a quiet promise — an invitation to start fresh, to grow and to live more fully. Approach that promise with open...
It’s time to grab your tickets and check to see if you’re a big winner! The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to rise after one lucky winner in New York won $260 million in the December 7 drawing. Is this your lucky night?Here are Wednesday’s winning...
The New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, where a driver intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowded Bourbon Street celebration, killing 15 and injuring over 30, highlights the enduring and adaptive nature of terrorist threats.The assailant, killed by police during a firefight, had...
No. 8 Ohio State dominate No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday to secure a spot in the Cotton Bowl, where the Buckeyes will square up with Texas.No. 5 Longhorns, who barely squeaked by Arizona State in double-overtime in the Peach Bowl, will...
The Patriots filled an open spot on their 53-man roster by signing Haggai Ndubuisi, an intriguing player from the NFL’s International Pathway Program, off Washington’s practice squad.A native of Nigeria, Ndubuisi began playing football at 17 years old after seeing the game on YouTube, according...
By Ty O’Neil and Anita SnowAssociated PressLAS VEGAS — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an...
Associated PressNEW ORLEANS — Seven years ago, New Orleans officials began installing adjustable barriers at intersections in the famed French Quarter to temporarily prevent vehicles from entering the tourist area where the narrow streets are typically teeming with pedestrians every night of the week.But the...
SPRINGFIELD — In a preliminary vote, the City Council agreed to reelect Michael Fenton as its president in 2025 but will switch vice presidents.The council voted in December to support Tracye Whitfield as its new vice president, replacing longtime Ward 3 City Councilor Melvin Edwards,...
The Celtics enter 2025 by immediately having a tough four-game road trip featuring West playoff teams. It starts with a 7:30 p.m. Thursday game against the Timberwolves, who made the West Finals last season.The C’s will be looking to get healthy as two starters are...
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers recently commended over a dozen officers for their exemplary performance and service to the community.On Tuesday, Akers commended several officers, including Officers Jorge Caldero, Alexander Rodriguez, Kimberly Ledgister, Aisha Gonzalez and Nashai Quintana, for their lifesaving...
