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Wheeler Calls Out All‑Star Omission, Wants Fair Chance

July 8, 2026

Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler had a 14‑strikeout night, turning the ball in a 4‑1 win over Cincinnati. Yet MLB kept him off next week’s All‑Star roster, a move that has left the veteran fuming. He told NBC Sports Philadelphia he felt it was “BS” and that the league had made a mistake by ignoring him.

politics

Supreme Court Says Women’s Sports Stay Separate

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can keep rules that stop biological men from competing in women’s sports. A 6‑to‑3 decision means these bans are legal, but it does not require that every women’s category be exclusive to people who were born female. The ruling follows challenges in West Virgi

politics

Who gets to play? Court backs sports bans for trans girls

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court just said states can stop transgender girls from joining girls’ sports teams. Six judges agreed, three disagreed. The decision keeps bans in West Virginia and Idaho that say only girls born female can play on girls’ teams. The court said this does not break the Constitution because

lifestyle

A Life Full of Family, Fishing and Football

June 5, 2026

Arthur J. Miller, known as Butch to those close to him, died on Monday, June 1, 2026 at the age of eighty‑eight. He lived in Ashford and was surrounded by his loved ones during his final moments, a fitting reflection of the devotion he showed to family throughout his life. Born on November 3, 193

celebrities

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on May 29

May 29, 2026

People celebrate many famous birthdays on May 29. Among the stars, Danny Elfman, known for his music in films, reaches 73 and has earned four Oscar nods. Singer La Toya Jackson turns 69, remembered for a video with her brother’s hit. Actress Annette Bening is now 68, originally hailing from Topeka,

entertainment

Country Singer Riley Green Speaks Out on Festivals and Life on Stage

May 29, 2026

Riley Green isn’t losing sleep over political debates when it comes to booking gigs. The 37-year-old country artist keeps things straightforward: if the paycheck makes sense and the show looks fun, he’s likely to say yes. That includes performing at a festival called Rock the Country, where the line

opinion

Protecting Farmland with Horse Power

May 25, 2026

Massachusetts is losing farmland fast—about 83% of what existed a century ago has vanished. But one program quietly helping to fight that loss has been the Race Horse Development Fund. Started 15 years ago as part of the state's casino law, this fund gives a small slice of casino revenue to breeding

sports

New Offense, New Ideas: How Sean Mannion is Shaping the Eagles

May 22, 2026

Sean Mannion, once a backup quarterback in the NFL, has stepped into the role of play‑caller for the Eagles and is already making his mark. He spent nine seasons on the sidelines, learning from a variety of coaches and teams, which gave him a unique view of offensive strategy. Now, as the fift

politics

Republican Runoff Sets Stage for Senate Showdown in Georgia

May 20, 2026

A hard‑edge Republican congressman and a former college football coach have both moved on to the next round of Georgia’s U. S. Senate primary, extending a chaotic battle inside the party. The two leaders are now set to face each other in a runoff on June 16, pushing the race toward its final showdow

entertainment

Cannes, New Orleans and Beyond: A Week of Star‑Powered Events

May 18, 2026

The entertainment world buzzed this week, with big names showing up at festivals, premieres and special celebrations across the globe. In France, actors Colman Domingo and Jeremy Pope were spotted at the Kering Women In Motion Awards held during the Cannes Film Festival, while British star David Oye