Daily Dish: Quick Beef and Broccoli

By Tiffany Williams - Beef and broccoli is one of those dependable dinners that delivers plenty of flavor without requiring a complicated cooking process. Tender strips of beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savory sauce come together in one skillet for a meal that feels like takeout but can be made right in your own kitchen. … Continue reading Daily Dish: Quick Beef and Broccoli

America’s Transgender Sports Outrage Is Missing the Real Crisis Facing Trans Women

By Tiffany Williams - America has developed a dangerous addiction to fake rage over non-existent issues. We manufacture controversies. We turn tiny, isolated circumstances into supposed national emergencies. We convince people that they should be angry, frightened and outraged about something that is not affecting their lives and is not remotely representative of what is … Continue reading America’s Transgender Sports Outrage Is Missing the Real Crisis Facing Trans Women

Daily Horoscope — Thursday, August 13, 2026

Thursday arrives with a quieter kind of intensity. The week has already revealed where your energy is going, which conversations still need attention, and which promises to yourself are becoming harder to ignore. August 13 is about truth—not dramatic revelations, but the private truths we sometimes avoid because acknowledging them might require change. Maybe you're … Continue reading Daily Horoscope — Thursday, August 13, 2026

Athol Man Arrested on Federal Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge

By Tiffany Williams - ATHOL, Mass. — A 35-year-old Athol man who allegedly told investigators he has served as a youth soccer referee and works part time at a behavioral health facility where he sees youth and adult patients has been arrested on a federal charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. Kristopher Ambrozewicz was … Continue reading Athol Man Arrested on Federal Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge

Bronx Teen Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges After Allegedly Driving Stolen SUV at NYPD Officers

By Tiffany Williams - BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx teenager has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges after prosecutors say he accelerated a stolen SUV directly toward two New York City police officers during an attempted traffic stop, striking one officer before another opened fire. Jayden Mendoza, 18, of the Bronx, was indicted … Continue reading Bronx Teen Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges After Allegedly Driving Stolen SUV at NYPD Officers

Manhattan Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Women in Decade-Long Violent Prostitution Operation

By Tiffany Williams - MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 63-year-old Manhattan man has been convicted of sex trafficking two women, including his wife and the mother of his child, after prosecutors said he ran a brutally violent prostitution operation for more than a decade, enforcing strict quotas and punishing the women with beatings, threats and sexual … Continue reading Manhattan Man Convicted of Sex Trafficking Women in Decade-Long Violent Prostitution Operation

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 26 Years to Life for Murdering and Dismembering Girlfriend

By Tiffany Williams - BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for murdering and dismembering his 22-year-old girlfriend, then living inside her East New York apartment for weeks while her remains decomposed in garbage bags in the bathroom. Justin Williams, 27, of Manhattan, was sentenced by … Continue reading Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 26 Years to Life for Murdering and Dismembering Girlfriend

8 Arrested in Springfield Drug Distribution Investigation, Police Seize Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin

By Tiffany Williams - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Eight people were arrested after authorities executed search warrants at two Springfield locations in an investigation that police say targeted a drug distribution operation. The arrests came Thursday, August 6, after an investigation by the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit focused on a home on Sachem Street and … Continue reading 8 Arrested in Springfield Drug Distribution Investigation, Police Seize Cocaine, Fentanyl and Heroin

Acton Teen Charged With Murder in Deaths of Mother and 14-Year-Old Brother

By Tiffany Williams - ACTON, Mass. — A 17-year-old Acton teenager has been charged with two counts of murder after authorities say his mother and 14-year-old brother were found dead inside their family home, setting off a search that ended early Wednesday when police found the teenager inside his mother's vehicle in Wayland. Arjun Aravind, … Continue reading Acton Teen Charged With Murder in Deaths of Mother and 14-Year-Old Brother

Eight Shot, Four Children Wounded in Coney Island Fourth of July Barbecue Mass Shooting

By Tiffany Williams - CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — A Fourth of July family barbecue packed with approximately 50 people erupted into gunfire when two Brooklyn men allegedly approached a residential courtyard and unleashed an attack that left eight people wounded, including four children. A 10-week-old puppy belonging to the youngest victim was shot in the … Continue reading Eight Shot, Four Children Wounded in Coney Island Fourth of July Barbecue Mass Shooting

Bronx Man Gets 20 Years for Killing Husband of Woman He Was Having Affair With

By Tiffany Williams - BRONX, N.Y. — A Bronx man will spend 20 years behind bars after prosecutors say he beat, pistol-whipped and fatally shot the husband of a woman he had been romantically involved with — just an hour after she ended the affair. Pedro Mercado, 54, was sentenced Aug. 6 to 20 years … Continue reading Bronx Man Gets 20 Years for Killing Husband of Woman He Was Having Affair With

Modern Relationships: How Dating Has Changed and What You Need to Know

Dating isn't what it used to be. Meeting someone once meant introductions through friends, conversations at work, encounters at social events, or simply having the courage to walk across a room and introduce yourself. Today, a potential relationship may begin with a swipe, a follow, a direct message, or a conversation between two people who … Continue reading Modern Relationships: How Dating Has Changed and What You Need to Know

Backpacks & Bright Futures: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Helps Local Kids Head Back to School

By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Serenity Jones WORCESTER, Mass. — Backpacks filled the tables. School supplies poured in. Community members, local leaders and members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office gathered Wednesday night with one goal in mind: helping local children head back to school prepared for the year ahead. Worcester County Sheriff Lewis … Continue reading Backpacks & Bright Futures: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Helps Local Kids Head Back to School

South Station Murder Investigation: Man Stabbed to Death Inside Busy Boston Transit Hub

BOSTON — A fight inside one of Boston’s busiest transportation hubs turned deadly Wednesday evening when a man was stabbed on an escalator at South Station, sending police flooding into the station and temporarily disrupting Red Line service. The violence erupted just after 5:30 p.m. inside the MBTA’s Red Line station at South Station. Boston … Continue reading South Station Murder Investigation: Man Stabbed to Death Inside Busy Boston Transit Hub

Man Pulled From Merrimack River, Pronounced Dead After Two-Hour Search Near Nashua

By Tiffany Williams - NASHUA, N.H. — A nighttime search of the Merrimack River ended with the discovery of a 34-year-old man who was pulled from the water and pronounced dead, according to New Hampshire State Police. Investigators are now working to determine what happened, but State Police said they do not believe the man's … Continue reading Man Pulled From Merrimack River, Pronounced Dead After Two-Hour Search Near Nashua

Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House as Trump Press Secretary at End of August

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing for a major change at the podium. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday afternoon that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August, ending the tenure of one of the administration’s most visible and combative public defenders just … Continue reading Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House as Trump Press Secretary at End of August

Countdown to Kindergarten Returns to Polar Park to Prepare Worcester Families for First Day of School

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — There are plenty of big moments inside Polar Park. Baseball games are won here, crowds roar here and memories are made here. But on Monday, Aug. 24, some of the smallest people walking through the gates will be preparing for something that can feel much bigger than baseball. … Continue reading Countdown to Kindergarten Returns to Polar Park to Prepare Worcester Families for First Day of School

Merrimack College Approved for Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Massachusetts

By Tiffany Williams - NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — For generations of college students, there has been a familiar formula. Four years. A bachelor’s degree. Then, hopefully, a first step into a career. But at Merrimack College, they are asking a surprisingly simple question: Why does it have to be four? Beginning in spring 2027, some … Continue reading Merrimack College Approved for Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Massachusetts

Daily Dish: Easy Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of those meals that proves dinner doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious. With leftover rice, a few vegetables, eggs, and some basic seasonings, you can turn ingredients already sitting in your refrigerator into a hot, satisfying meal in about 20 minutes. It's also one of the best recipes for … Continue reading Daily Dish: Easy Fried Rice

Everyday Balance: The Art of Finishing What You Start

Starting something new can be exciting. A new project, fitness goal, business idea, home improvement plan, class, or personal commitment often begins with enthusiasm and a clear vision of what we hope to accomplish. In those early days, motivation can make almost anything feel possible. Finishing is different. The excitement eventually settles down, challenges appear, … Continue reading Everyday Balance: The Art of Finishing What You Start

Everyday Style For Men: Why Everyday Style Is About Comfort and Confidence

Style does not have to mean expensive suits, designer labels or spending an hour deciding what to wear. For most men, everyday style is much simpler. It is about putting on clothes that feel comfortable, fit properly and give you the confidence to walk out the door feeling like yourself. The best everyday wardrobe works … Continue reading Everyday Style For Men: Why Everyday Style Is About Comfort and Confidence

Westerly Hospital Earns National Honor for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

By Tiffany Williams - WESTERLY, R.I. — In an emergency department, there is rarely much time to stop and celebrate. The doors keep opening. Patients keep arriving. Nurses keep moving from one person who needs them to the next. But at Westerly Hospital, there is now a national honor giving those nurses and their colleagues … Continue reading Westerly Hospital Earns National Honor for Excellence in Emergency Nursing

Fitness Focus: Quick Desk Exercises for Office Workers

Sitting at a desk for hours can leave your neck stiff, your shoulders tight, your back uncomfortable, and your legs eager for movement. For office workers, finding time for physical activity during a busy workday can be challenging, but adding movement doesn’t necessarily require changing clothes, visiting a gym, or blocking an hour from your … Continue reading Fitness Focus: Quick Desk Exercises for Office Workers

Connecticut State Police Arrest Maine Man After Alleged Gun Threat During Route 15 Road Rage

By Tiffany Williams - WESTPORT, Conn. — A road rage confrontation on Route 15 escalated into an alleged gun threat, a police search and an arrest after Connecticut State Police say a driver pointed a firearm at another motorist while a small child was inside her vehicle. The incident unfolded at approximately 6:53 a.m. Thursday, … Continue reading Connecticut State Police Arrest Maine Man After Alleged Gun Threat During Route 15 Road Rage