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Brrr! Massachusetts Braces for a Chilly Week

December 22, 2025

Massachusetts is in for a wild weather ride this week. First, a cold front is set to sweep through the state on Sunday, bringing gusty winds that could hit up to 35 mph. Things are going to get pretty chilly, with temperatures dropping to single digits by Sunday night and into Monday morning. The wi

entertainment

Ariana Grande's Funny and Heartfelt SNL Return

December 21, 2025

The last Saturday Night Live of 2025 started with a bang. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, gave a warning about "arctic immigrants" sneaking in through chimneys. He also talked about some made-up achievements, like renaming the Kennedy Center and invading "Venezuelar" alone. Johnson's p

entertainment

Bowen Yang's Musical Exit from SNL

December 21, 2025

Bowen Yang's last appearance on "Saturday Night Live" was a big deal. He chose to say goodbye with a song. This is not new. Other cast members have done the same before. Kristen Wiig, for example, had a rockstar send-off. Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire played for her. Cecily Strong also had a musical

sports

Oregon Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes: A Clash of Titans at Autzen Stadium

December 21, 2025

The Oregon Ducks are making history by hosting their first-ever College Football Playoff game at Autzen Stadium. Their opponents, the James Madison Dukes, are no pushovers, boasting an impressive 11-1 season and a Sun Belt Conference championship under their belts. Ticket prices for this high-stake

education

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

December 21, 2025

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

entertainment

Bowen Yang's Next Chapter: A Change at SNL

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang, a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live, " is leaving the show this season. This news comes after he appeared in a recent episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with whom he worked in "Wicked. " Yang joined "SNL" in 2018 as a writer and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a fan favorite

sports

San Luis Valley Football Stars Shine in 2025 All-State Teams

December 20, 2025

The Colorado High School Activities Association made a big announcement on Monday. They revealed the 2025 All-State football teams. Guess who made the cut? A whopping 24 athletes from the San Luis Valley! That's a lot of talent right there. Let's talk about the eight-man teams first. Sanford High S

crime

Unraveling True Crime: A Fresh Look at Chilling Stories

December 20, 2025

True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a

politics

Supreme Court: A Broken System?

December 20, 2025

The Supreme Court is in big trouble. Two smart professors, Ryan Doerfler from Harvard and Samuel Moyn from Yale, think it's too late to fix. They say the court has lost its way, especially since Donald Trump's second term. The conservative justices have been making big decisions that help Trump and

entertainment

Philly's 2025 Film Scene: Crime, Comebacks, and Colman Domingo

December 20, 2025

In 2025, Philadelphia's film scene was a mix of crime dramas, theater comebacks, and a local actor taking the world by storm. Crime shows like "Task" on HBO Max and "The Dope Thief" on Apple TV stole the spotlight, making it a big year for Philly-based crime dramas. Meanwhile, theaters like the AMC