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Eala, Osaka and Zverev advance, while No. 3 Auger-Aliassime falls at the US Open

Alex Eala and her fans are headed to the weekend at the U.S. Open, along with two-time champion Naomi Osaka and 2023 winner Coco Gauff. So are Madison Keys and men's top seed Alexander Zverev — just barely — but not No. 3 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who became the highest-seeded player knocked out of the tournament thus far.

6 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions

It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.

19 hours ago in Local

South Hadley voters are expected to get the final say next spring on a proposed new Mosier Elementary School

South Hadley voters are expected to get the final say next spring on a proposed new Mosier Elementary School. The…

19 hours ago in Local

Holyoke city councilors are looking to block a controversial police device before it ever comes into use

Holyoke city councilors are looking to block a controversial police device before it ever comes into use. A proposal would…

19 hours ago in Local

Wendell has a new Selectboard member after Marina Apostol won Tuesday’s special election.

Wendell has a new Selectboard member after Marina Apostol won Tuesday’s special election. She defeated Chris Kranz 152 votes to…

19 hours ago in Local

A wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Northampton is moving closer to trial.

A wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Northampton is moving closer to trial. A federal judge has refused to throw…

19 hours ago in Local

More than a million dollars in new state food-security funding is headed to Franklin and Hampshire counties.

More than a million dollars in new state food-security funding is headed to Franklin and Hampshire counties. Local recipients include…

1 day ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.

1 day ago in Sports

With a new-look roster and no A’ja Wilson the US FIBA World Cup title defense gets tougher

The U.S. has dominated the women's FIBA World Cup for nearly two decades, winning the last four titles. A young American roster led by the trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese now complement U.S. stalwart Breanna Stewart as the team looks to win its fifth straight championship.

1 day ago in Sports

First Trump, now Everton: Balogun at center of another fiasco as deadline-day transfer fails

U.S. striker Folarin Balogun pulled out of a deal to join Everton in the final minutes of European soccer's summer transfer window because he felt uncomfortable that the English club raised doubts about his health in a medical check, Monaco's sporting director has revealed.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

2 days ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast

The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.

2 days ago in Local

After yesterday’s primary, one western Massachusetts lawmaker is already looking ahead to a major election question coming in November

After yesterday’s primary, one western Massachusetts lawmaker is already looking ahead to a major election question coming in November. Senator…

2 days ago in Local

Tues Sept 1st Mass State Primary Results – 1st Franklin State Rep Democratic Primary Finally Official

It’s finally official, the race for the Democratic nomination for the First Franklin District State Representative seat was won by…

2 days ago in Local

A public hearing is set for September 30 on a proposal to pull another 20 million gallons of water a day from the Quabbin Reservoir for eastern Mass

A public hearing is set for September 30 on a proposal to pull another 20 million gallons of water a…

2 days ago in Local

Hadley’s Community Preservation Committee will vote September 14 on nearly a million dollars in funding requests

Hadley’s Community Preservation Committee will vote September 14 on nearly a million dollars in funding requests, including $700,000 for affordable…

2 days ago in Local

The Three County Fair opens Friday in Northampton for its 209th year

The Three County Fair opens Friday in Northampton for its 209th year, with organizers expecting about 40,000 visitors through Labor…