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Accused scammer gets chocolate coins instead of $700 K in gold
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (1079+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " After being told her Social Security funds were supporting terrorism, a widow was directed to buy $700, 000 in gold " but an alert store owner intervened before crooks could make off with her money, records show. A young…...
High humidity and temperatures pose risks for western Mass. residents
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (314+ words) CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) " Most of western Massachusetts is under a heat advisory starting Thursday into Friday, as temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s. The combination of high temperatures and increasing humidity will make conditions feel like the low 100s, posing…...
Judge rejects watchdog's bid to block Trump administration's $1. 8 B "anti-weaponization' fund
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (505+ words) But the judge ended a hearing by issuing a "fair warning" to President Donald Trump's administration: "Don't play possum with this court," U. S. District Judge Richard Leon told a government attorney. Leon ruled from the bench in favor of the administration,…...
Springfield students reel in success at Al Gag's fishing tournament
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (358+ words) SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WWLP) " The third annual Al Gag Fishing Tournament brought together students from the Springfield International Charter School fishing club at Congamond Lakes. Students in grades 6 through 12 were paired with experienced fishing anglers for the challenge, focusing on exploring…...
Walmart drone delivery expanding to 7 new cities by 2027
10+ hour, 23+ min ago (407+ words) (News Nation) " Walmart is bringing its drone delivery service to seven new cities as part of its push to reach more than 40 million customers across the U. S. by 2027. The retailer's drone delivery partner, Wing " owned by Google's parent company Alphabet " announced…...
Inflation in May was bad. These 7 things got way more expensive
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (263+ words) (NEXSTAR) " In case your credit card statement hadn't already made it clear, new federal data confirmed it on Wednesday: Inflation is back. Inflation reached its highest level in three years in May, the Labor Department announced. Consumer prices rose 4. 2% in…...
Let's Go to the Zoo!
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (73+ words) WWLP (Mass Appeal) " Here in New England it's rare to see a hedgehog"but they're plentiful in Madagascar and we're getting a rare opportunity from our friends at the Zoo in Forest Park to get up close and personal with…...
Federal student loan borrowing and repayment changes July 1
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (384+ words) WWLP CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) " Major changes to federal student loan borrowing limits and repayment plans are set to take effect July 1. These updates will impact students and families either taking out new college loans or repaying existing federal loans. The…...
Tyler Mane, former wrestler and actor from "X-Men," "Halloween," reveals breast cancer diagnosis
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (358+ words) (NEXSTAR) " Tyler Mane, a former professional wrestler and actor who appeared in films such as "X-Men" and the 2007 "Halloween" remake, announced this week that he is undergoing chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer. "I have some bad news....
Family of Hinsdale man killed during mental health crisis calls for resources and accountability
18+ hour, 3+ min ago (657+ words) HINSDALE, Mass. (NEWS10) " The family of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Berkshire County is advocating for mental health resources. They're sharing their family's personal history, and the impact it's had on their life, for the very first time....