FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical lawmakers at contentious hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution...

Molly Qerim Net Worth: The unexpected fortune of the former host of ESPN's 'First Take'

Molly Qerim will no longer the host of ESPN's top talk show First Take,, which she has hosted with ease and eloquence. But she has built a wealth empire that may shock even her most true fans. As of 2025, Qerim's worth is thought to be between $3...

Four big grocery laws changing how you shop in 2025

CONSUMERS nationwide have had to adjust the way they shop this year as four major grocery laws take effect. The rules and restrictions were put in place for a variety of reasons, but with a common goal of bettering the retail experience. 1...

Legendary submarine commander Charlie MacVean dies in San Diego at 88

Charlie MacVean, a submarine commander revered by the U.S. Navy for the daring spy missions he carried out against the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, died of natural causes in San Diego on Sept. 10, his family says. He was 88. MacVean...

The best liberal places to live in America

DarkLens Studios // Shutterstock The best liberal places to live in America If you’ve ever daydreamed about moving to a new town where you can freely express your political views—particularly in these starkly polarized times—you’re not alone. An...

Remembering Cork mum and daughter killed on way to Disneyland on 9/11 anniversary

Cork-born Ruth Clifford McCourt would have been 69 this year, and her daughter Juliana would be just 28. On September 11, 2001, the pair were travelling from Boston to LA for a holiday at Disneyland. They boarded United Airlines Flight 175. 28...

US boarding schools where fees top $75,000 in 2025: How much it costs to attend schools like Andover and Exeter

Private boarding schools in the United States, especially in Massachusetts and Connecticut, offer prestigious, academically rigorous environments that foster independence and leadership. Featuring schools like Phillips Exeter and Hotchkiss, these...

Staff Spotlight: From Brown’s campus to local neighborhoods, Victoria Mealer-Flowers roots for all students

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Whether she’s offering advice to members of Brown’s men’s soccer team, welcoming student-athletes to a senior sendoff at the Pizzitola Sports Center or leading students in a Habitat for Humanity service...

Challenge to Maryland Offshore Wind Project Stokes Concerns Among Legal Scholars

Legal experts see a new Trump administration move to block an offshore wind project alongside Maryland’s Ocean City as a targeted strike against clean-energy infrastructure amid rising electricity demand, with some going so far as to call the...

A busy week looms as fall sports season is in full gear

Football was the last of the high school sports to get its regular season underway, and now that they are, the season is in high gear. Bristol Eastern, Bristol Central, and St. Paul all suffered close losses on the gridiron, while Southington...

Roster chaos disrupts debut of Aroostook junior hockey team

As Presque Isle’s first junior hockey team prepared to play its first-ever game on Friday, chaos unfolded around it. The Presque Isle Frontiers were scheduled for an early afternoon puck drop against the South Shore Kings in the Hitmen Classic...

The soaring prices of groceries in NYC: What do the 2025 mayoral candidates say they will do to help cut costs?

New Yorkers are shelling out big bucks at supermarkets when buying groceries, as food prices continue to climb relentlessly. The rising cost of basic food items has become a major concern for New Yorkers, impacting household budgets across the...

Newington boosts road repairs with 33% funding increase

Newington will receive increased state funding to improve road conditions and handle unpredictable weather. NEWINGTON, Conn. — The town of Newington is hoping to continue upkeep construction on their heavily traveled roadways with a new increase...

Riley Green Announces Cowboy As It Gets North American Arena Tour For 2026

Photo: David Higgs Riley Green has announced his Cowboy As It Gets Tour for 2026. The North American trek will take the Alabama country star to major cities nationwide, including Nashville, Alpharetta, Cleveland, Saratoga Springs, Salt Lake City,...

PGA Tour’s Procore Championship at Silverado Resort has star-studded field

Keegan Bradley has had a very good year on the PGA Tour. There’s the six Top 10 finishes and a win at the Travelers Championship in June at TPC River Highlands, in Cromwell, Connecticut. There’s the 11 Top 25 finishes, with only two missed cuts in...

5 New England Escapes That Are Ideal for a Fall Visit

Some of the rooms at this coastal Connecticut retreat look out onto the picturesque Stonington Harbor, with its fishing, lobstering and pleasure boats. Others offer a view of the New England seafaring village. Continental breakfast is included...

Weekend Sports Roundup, Sept 13 - 14, 2025

Results: Utica 1 - 8 Rensselaer Sophomore Sophia Brown tallied a brace and an assist as the Engineers routed the visiting Utica Pioneers 8-1 at Harkness Field. Grace Johnson, who also registered two assists this game, would open the scoring less...

Hofstra Set for Busy Weekend Home and Away

By: Nick Kapatos Hempstead, NY – Fresh off a 2-0 weekend to move to 3-1 on the season, the Hofstra field hockey team returns to action with another pair of challenging non-conference contests. The Pride will first travel to Connecticut for a 5...

JMU schedules non-conference games with UNLV, Ohio

James Madison announced multiple non-conference games through the 2035 season, headlined by meetings with UNLV and Ohio. The two Group of Six games are home-and-home contests, with the Dukes both hosting and traveling to UNLV and Ohio. JMU...

An American Civil War 2.0

Bill Sims Contributing columnist The firing on Fort Sumter by Southern General P.G.T. Beauregard on April 12, 1861, was the spark that ignited the Civil War in the mid-nineteenth century, but the underlying causes were multiple, most related to...