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Police & Fire
More Child Porn Charges For Former Music Teacher At Elite Cambridge Private School: DOJ
A former teacher at a prestigious Massachusetts private school accused of sharing child pornography now faces federal charges after investigators said he paid someone to produce more videos and bragged about having sex with boys younger than 13 years old. Joshua DeWitte, 50, of Cambridge, was arrested last week and charged with sexual exploitation of minors, attempt, and conspiracy, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents said. He is accused of paying Christopher Allan Tisoy, a 27-year-old Filipino man who worked at a Baltimore hospital, to produce multiple videos. He…
Politics
Elmo's LinkedIn Goes Viral After Federal Layoff — Yes, You Read That Right
Even Elmo isn't immune to cuts by the Trump administration. With the president canceling certain grants that will greatly impact PBS, the historic puppet is looking for a job, according to a hilarious — and sad — "LinkedIn" post that went viral on social media. "Unfortunately, Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts," the post on a since-deleted account reads. "Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years. Elmo is sad. Elmo loved his time at Sesame Street." Following President Trump signing an executive order to halt federal funding to PBS — the station that created a…
Business
Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he'll give away virtually all of his fortune and permanently close his foundation by the end of 2045. Gates announced his massive philanthropy plans in a blog post on his website on Thursday, May 8. The billionaire also said the third-largest charitable foundation in the world will be shuttered on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2045. The Seattle businessman said he'll donate more than $100 billion over the next 20 years in what he calls the "last chapter" of his career. The Gates Foundation was created in 2000 by Gates and his ex-wife Melinda Gates French. …
Lifestyle
Here's Where MA Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…
News
Portnoy Sends 'Morons' To Tour Auschwitz After Antisemitic Incident At Barstool Philly Bar
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he’s turning an antisemitic incident at a Barstool-affiliated bar in Philadelphia into a teaching moment by sending the two young people responsible to tour Auschwitz. In an "emergency press conference" on Instagram Sunday, May 4, Portnoy described how a sign that read “F— the Jews” was ordered with bottle service at the Sanson Street Bar in Center City. The incident, Portnoy said, left him furious. “Two hours ago you literally could’ve cooked an egg on my head that’s how much steam and heat were coming out of my ears,” Portnoy said, noting that he…
News
MA's Foster Care System Ranked In Nation's Bottom Half, New Study Says: Here's Why
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …
Police & Fire
Ex-College Admissions Officer In Mass Tried To Pay 17-Year-Old Prospective Student For Sex: DOJ
A former assistant admissions director for Emmanuel College was arrested this week and charged with soliciting a 17-year-old girl for sex for cash when she came to the Boston school for a tour, authorities said. Jacob Henriques, 29, is charged with attempted sex trafficking of a minor and was fired from his job following the alleged incident last month, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Federal investigators said a 17-year-old girl was part of a tour of Emmanuel College on April 25 that Henriques was leading. During the visit, the teen said Henriques texted her…
Politics
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe
A popular bottled sauce brand is sizzling after US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon mistakenly referred to AI (short for Artificial Intelligence) as "A1." McMahon made the blunder repeatedly when speaking at an annual gathering of education and learning leaders, the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, in San Diego last week. "Kids are sponges," McMahon said at one point. "They just absorb everything. “It wasn’t all that long ago that it was, ‘We’re going to have internet in our schools!’” McMahon said. “Whoop! Now let’s see A1” — pronouncing it 'A-One' instead of 'A-Eye' — “and how can…
Lifestyle
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale '
Hershey
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A sweeping new movie will pull back the foil on the true story behind America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts announced on Tuesday, April 8. "HERSHEY," starring Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story") and Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus"), will bring to life the love, heartbreak, and grit of Milton and Catherine Hershey, whose vision changed millions of lives — not just with candy, but with compassion. Filming begins in May 2025 across Pennsylvania, with a nationwide release planned for 2026 to coincide with America's 250th birthday. Directed by Mark W…
Lifestyle
Best Celeb Reactions To Tiger Woods' Relationship Hard Launch With Vanessa Trump
Tiger Woods just teed up his relationship with Vanessa Trump. The golf icon went Instagram official with Trump on Sunday, March 23, posting cozy photos of the two canoodling and captioning it with a romantic message. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote. “We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.” The post marks the first public confirmation of a relationship between the 49-year-old athlete and 47-year-old Trump, who was married to President Trump's son, Donald T…
News
Massachusetts Among Least Federally Dependent States, New Study Says
Some states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic rely heavily on federal dollars, while others send far more to Washington than they get back, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Most & Least Federally Dependent States on Monday, Mar. 10. The study ranked all 50 states based on metrics like return on federal taxes paid, federal funding as a share of state revenue, and the percentage of federal jobs. The report showed a sharp divide in federal dependency across the US, with many Democratic-leaning states contributing more in taxes than they receive a…
Police & Fire
Trapped For 20 Years: Police Detail Life Of CT Man Held Captive By Stepmom
The numbers are chilling. A 32-year-old man, standing five feet nine inches tall and weighing just 68 pounds, was forced to live in an 8-by-9-foot room for 20 years. All because his 56-year-old stepmother said so, Waterbury police said. Kimberly Sullivan was arrested this week and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree kidnapping, first-degree unlawful restraint, cruelty to persons, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said. She was released from jail on Thursday after posting a $300,000 bond. Original Report: Waterbury Woman Held Stepson Captive For 20 Y…
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