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Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave' Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave'
Howard Stern Shuts Down Rumors Of SiriusXM Departure: 'Now I Can't Leave' Iconic radio host Howard Stern says he's not leaving SiriusXM, despite months of speculation over his contract and retirement. After another one of his pranks, Stern returned to his show on Monday, Sept. 8, and confirmed that he wasn't planning to step away from his microphone. The 71-year-old shock jock told listeners he remains in talks with the satellite radio company about a possible new deal. Stern also said recent headlines about him being fired or forced out were false. "SiriusXM and my team have been talking about how we go forward in the future; they've approached me," h…

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by Chris Spiker
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Newly-Made Western Mass Millionaire Has Wholesome Plans For Money $1M Lottery Jackpot: Newly-Made Western Mass Millionaire Has Wholesome Plans For Money
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Newly-Made Western Mass Millionaire Has Wholesome Plans For Money A Palmer woman who won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery said she wants to do something special for her mother with the cash.  Jessica Boutin, of Palmer, won the massive payday playing the  “$1,000,000 Winning 7" game, a $5 scratch-off ticket. She claimed the fifth and final grand prize in the game.  Boutin chose to take the annuity, which will pay $50,000 (before taxes) a year for 20 years, rather than taking the $650,000 lump sum.  She said she plans to put the money toward her retirement and to buy her mother a new car.  Boutin bought the ticket at&…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Woman Plans To Enjoy Retirement With Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Woman Plans To Enjoy Retirement With Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Woman Plans To Enjoy Retirement With Payday A retired woman from western Massachusetts has hit the jackpot and is ready to spend the money living it up during her golden years. Teresa Moreno, of Ludlow, is the second $1 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Triple 777," a $5 scratch-off game. Related: Mass Couple Jumping For Joy On New Trampoline After $4M Lottery Win She chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) instead of the annuity option, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years. Moreno plans to use her winnings to invest, travel, and enjoy a well-deserved re…

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by Josh Lanier
Sports
Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44
Bobby Jenks, Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Who Was Two-Time All-Star, Dies At Age 44 A flame-throwing closer who helped deliver the Chicago White Sox’s first World Series title in 88 years, has died. Bobby Jenks' death came Friday, July 4, following a battle with stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks made his Major League debut in 2005 and quickly became one of the most dominant closers in the game.  That October, he pitched in all four games of the World Series against the Houston Astros, recording the final out of Game 4 to clinch the championship for Chicago. Known for his 100-plus mph fastball and commanding presence on the mound, Jenks was named to the American Leagu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years
Future Forecast: Here's How Americans Expect Life To Look In 40 Years Renting forever. Working less. Living with robots. That’s the vision many Americans have for the year 2065. A new survey asked 2,000 adults to imagine what life could look like four decades from now. The predictions suggest a future shaped more by practicality and technology than luxury or tradition. Among the most striking forecasts: Twenty-five percent of respondents said they expect to rent for life, and only 35 percent of non-homeowners believe they’ll ever own property.  As for the price tag? The average home is expected to cost more than $680,000 — about $270,000 higher than to…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Phillies' Zack Wheeler Will Retire After 2027 To Focus On Family: Report Phillies' Zack Wheeler Will Retire After 2027 To Focus On Family: Report
Phillies' Zack Wheeler Will Retire After 2027 To Focus On Family: Report The one who got away from the New York Mets is ready to step away from the Philadelphia Phillies. Ace Zack Wheeler, among the best pitchers in baseball, is ready to trade fastballs for fatherhood when his $126 million contract expires at the end of the 2027 season, according to a new report from The Athletic. The multi-time All-Star and Cy Young Award finalist indicated that he plans to hang up his cleats two years from now, when he will be 37, to be surrounded by his family, which includes four children. Once a top Mets prospect after being drafted by the San Francisco Giants, Wheeler spe…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Aaron Rodgers To Join Steelers After NY Jets Disaster: What We Know Aaron Rodgers To Join Steelers After NY Jets Disaster: What We Know
Aaron Rodgers To Join Steelers After NY Jets Disaster: What We Know Aaron Rodgers finally has a new home. After months of speculation, the mercurial future Hall of Famer is set to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers — the team he famously beat in his only Super Bowl win — after a disastrous two-year stint with the Jets. Rodgers reportedly advised the Steelers that he plans to fly into Pennsylvania this week to make it official: he will fill the team's hole at quarterback. ESPN reported that Rodgers will join the team and sign on Friday, June 6, just in time for the Steelers' mandatory minicamp. His one-year deal is worth an estimated $10 million, according …

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by Zak Failla
News
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why
Going Broke Scarier Than Death For Many Americans, New Study Says: Here's Why Nearly two in three Americans worry more about running out of money than dying, according to a new survey. Allianz Life released its 2025 Annual Retirement Study on Tuesday, April 22. The life insurance provider found that 64% of US adults fear going broke more than death. That fear cuts across generations but is most common among Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s, with 70% saying they worry about outliving their savings. Millennials followed at 66%, while 61% of baby boomers said they share the same concern. The biggest financial concerns were inflation, taxes, and Social Security. "Wit…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Celebrating his 70th birthday surrounded by loved ones, Bruce Willis received heartfelt tributes and a reassuring health update from his family. Daughter Rumer Willis shared that her father is "doing great," bringing comfort to fans concerned about his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Since his diagnosis in 2022, fans have remained hopeful for the "Die Hard" star, and most updates from the Willis family have been positive. Rumer Willis, whom Bruce shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, posed for photos with her father on Wednesday — his special day — and gave a brief update on his condition af…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Great Services, High Prices: How MA Ranks For Retirement In New Study Great Services, High Prices: How MA Ranks For Retirement In New Study
Great Services, High Prices: How MA Ranks For Retirement In New Study Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…

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by Chris Spiker
News
$1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement $1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement
$1M Leicester Lottery Winner Plans To Work On His Golf Game In Retirement A Central Massachusetts man already knows exactly how he plans to spend the $1 million he won in a lottery jackpot: hitting the links. Thomas Daige, of Leicester, won the seven-figure sum in the Dec. 14 multiple-state Powerball drawing. Someone in Ohio won $47.9 million in the same drawing.  Daige correctly guessed the first five numbers in the drawing on his Quic Pic ticket. Related: Woman Plans To Build Her Future With $1 Million Lottery Payday Daige claimed his prize — worth $1 million before taxes — on Friday, Jan. 24, in Dorchester. He said he plans to put the winnings toward …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Iconic Anchor Chuck Scarborough Retiring After Record-Setting Run At NBC 4 New York Iconic Anchor Chuck Scarborough Retiring After Record-Setting Run At NBC 4 New York
Iconic Anchor Chuck Scarborough Retiring After Record-Setting Run At NBC 4 New York Iconic anchor Chuck Scarborough will step down from his role at NBC 4 New York after a 50-year career, concluding his run as the longest-serving local television news anchor in the New York City area on Thursday, Dec. 12, during the 6 p.m. newscast. The 81-year-old Scarborough, who joined the station in 1974, described his plans on the station's evening newscast on Thursday, Nov. 21 as “retirement with an asterisk,” noting he will continue contributing to special station projects and programming.  “There is only one word: gratitude,” Scarborough said. “Our WNBC viewers welcomed me into…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings $1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Western Mass Man Wants To Have Some Fun With Winnings A Berkshire County man who won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery said he wants to use the money to let loose as he nears retirement.  Michael Koldys, of Sheffield, won the seven-figure prize playing the $20 scratch-off game “$5,000,000 100X Cashword." Related: Mass. Man Knows How He'll Spend His $1 Million Lottery Payday Koldys elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he wants to buy a boat, save some for retirement, and enjoy the rest.  Koldys bought the winning ticket at Silk’s Variety at 107 …

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date
Meet The Men: 'Golden Bachelorette' Releases Seniors Maryland Grandmother Joan Vassos Will Date The men have arrived. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old Maryland grandmother will soon star as the first-ever leading lady on ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette." And producers have released the names of her suitors. Some of them are local to the Northeast, including 62-year-old Charles L, a retired financial analyst from Philadelphia; 64-year-old Christopher, a contractor from West Babylon, NY; 60-year-old Ken, a property management treasurer from Peabody, MA; 63-year-old Pablo, a retired UN agency director from Cambridge, MD; 62-year-old Thomas, and an FDNY chief from New York, NY. Introducin…

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by Cecilia Levine