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Money Smarts Start at Home: Who Gen Z Really Trusts for Financial Advice

July 6, 2026

Parents play a bigger role in teaching money skills than social media ever will. That’s what recent surveys show about Gen Z’s financial education. While apps and influencers get lots of attention, most teens still learn about budgeting, saving, and investing from their families. Only a small group

education

Students remember what touches their hearts first

July 6, 2026

Six months ago, a group of pharmacy learners took part in a study that asked a simple but powerful question: what sticks with them after class? Not the PowerPoint slides or the textbook chapter numbers, but the moments that made their pulse quicken or their palms sweat. Researchers gave the students

education

Judge Puts Brakes on Loan Forgiveness Rule Changes

July 6, 2026

A federal judge recently stopped the government from making new rules about who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The decision came after a group of nonprofits, unions, and cities sued, arguing the changes would hurt workers in public se

crypto

More crypto hacks but fewer big losses: where the real risks hide

July 6, 2026

Last year saw the most crypto hacks ever recorded in a six-month stretch, but the total stolen dropped sharply. In the first half of 2026, attackers pulled off 207 separate heists compared to 83 in early 2025. The headline number sounds scary, yet the actual cash lost fell from $2. 3 billion to $972

technology

Phones that broke the mold: gadgets that tried too hard

July 6, 2026

Over the past decade and a half, the smartphone world has seen some truly unusual creations. Some devices tried to stand out with bold shapes or extra screens, while others added features that no one really needed. Take the BlackBerry Passport, for example. Released in 2014, its square design was me

celebrities

How one young Filipino turned dreams into reality on foreign courts

July 6, 2026

At just 13 years old, Alexandra Eala swapped Manila’s humid streets for sunlit courts halfway across the world. She wasn’t chasing fame or fancy vacations, but something much tougher: a real shot at pro tennis in a country where basketball steals every spotlight. Most kids her age were still figurin

religion

Pastor Freed After U. S. -China Talks: What Happened Next?

July 6, 2026

A Chinese pastor known for streaming sermons online spent eight months in jail before being released. His church, shut down by authorities in 2018, operated secretly through the internet. Weekly online services reached thousands across China, making him a well-known figure. The pastor was arrested

opinion

Who really gets protected in girls' sports?

July 6, 2026

A recent Supreme Court ruling about transgender athletes reveals deeper arguments about fairness and who deserves protection. The debate isn’t just about sports rules—it’s about whose experiences matter most in society. Justice Kavanaugh focused on the hard work of cisgender female athletes, descri

health

New blood tests could change the cancer game for seniors

July 6, 2026

Cancer still cuts short over 12, 000 lives every year in Massachusetts alone, making it the top killer in the state since 2020. But fresh tools are arriving that might finally shift the balance. A new law lets Medicare cover multi-cancer early detection tests—simple blood draws that can flag over 50

politics

Fixing Worcester’s Roads: A Slow Ride to Disrepair

July 6, 2026

Driving through Worcester, it’s hard to miss the state of the roads. Potholes scatter the streets, some roads look like they’ve been through a rough winter every week, and patches aren’t enough. This isn’t just a current problem—it’s been years in the making. Funds for upkeep have been too little fo