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Today in History: July 2, President Garfield shot by disappointed supporter
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (409+ words) Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2026. There are 182 days left in the year. On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by office seeker Charles J. Guiteau (gee-TOH) at the Washington, D. C. , railroad station; Garfield died the following September. (Guiteau was hanged…...
U. S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (388+ words) Balogun dominated the first half with his goal and several other chances that helped the U. S. control the match early but the Americans had to scramble down a man after his foul against Tarik Muharemovic in the 64th minute. Tillman helped seal…...
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a "forceful response
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (401+ words) The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state…...
Heatwave prompts urgent cat, kitten rescue from home without AC
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (366+ words) EAST BROOKFIELD " As the region braces for a dangerous heatwave, Second Chance Animal Services is asking for the public's help responding to an urgent rescue of dozens of cats and kittens who were left behind after their owner was unexpectedly…...
The Sun's 2026 boys tennis all-star team
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1137+ words) Lowell Sun A freshman, Anoop instantly became one of the state's best players. He finished 17-0, which included big victories over top competitors from Concord-Carlisle, Needham and Newton South. He led the Ghosts to an undefeated regular season, the program's first…...
Open AI film "Artificial," dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
20+ hour, 5+ min ago (231+ words) By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer Neon said Tuesday that it bought the film following a bidding process. Amazon dropped the nearly complete $40 million film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, earlier this month, a surprise move that came just months…...
Guidance stirs fear of larger health insurance losses
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (617+ words) BOSTON " State health officials said Monday that projected insurance coverage losses linked to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act could exceed previous estimates and are cautioning that more Bay Staters could be in jeopardy of losing their Mass Health…...
Eye on Art: Art shows concentrate on America's 250th birthday
1+ day, 38+ min ago (232+ words) Three cheers for the red, white, and blue! America turns 250 on Saturday, and besides the picnics, parades, and fireworks, local galleries, museums, and art associations get into the act. One of those is Lowell's New England Quilt Museum where a…...
Stages: Summer theater for those in a vacation mood
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (424+ words) Summer means living the good life and for many that signals vacation time by the sea. No one is thinking much of theater this weekend with America's 250th birthday looming on July 4." But that doesn't mean we can still make plans…...
Lowell Spinners defeated on the road by Norwich, 6-4
15+ hour, 58+ min ago (186+ words) The Lowell Spinners dropped a 6-4 decision to the host Norwich Sea Unicorns during a Futures Collegiate Baseball League game Wednesday. Lowell used a four-run top of the fourth inning to take a 4-3 lead, but the Spinners (10-21) were blanked in eight…...