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Boston College Beats UMass 71-55 at TD Garden
Wang Junjie
— Nov 5, 2026
UMass and Boston College, both coming off season-opening wins, meet Friday at TD Garden in the Hall of Fame Series, renewing an in-state rivalry UMass has won four straight. UMass brings momentum from Junjie Wang’s 18-point, 13-rebound opener, while first-year Boston College coach Luke Murray seeks a stronger performance after the Eagles’ win over Wagner.
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Five umpires sue MLB over alleged pension underpayments
Joe West
— Nov 5, 2026
Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, are suing the league’s retirement plan, alleging its pension formula was misapplied and left them underpaid by about $2 million. Their attorney says at least two dozen other retired umpires may also have been affected; MLB declined to comment on the active lawsuit.
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Dana Whitfield
Staying silent on an active lawsuit like this only makes the league look like they have something to hide.
Marist, UMBC Set for Cross-Conference Challenge
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Marist hosts UMBC in the America East-Metro Challenge as both teams look to rebound from season-opening losses. A matchup preview gives Marist an edge based on its home court and stronger defensive efficiency, though UMBC is coming off a successful conference season.
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Rachel Meyers
Marist should handle this at home with their defensive edge, even if UMBC brings momentum from last season.
No. 2 Minnesota edges UMD 3-2 in OT
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
No. 2 Minnesota beat No. 13 UMD 3-2 in overtime after the Bulldogs erased an early two-goal deficit, with freshmen Laini Gnetz and Renée Lapointe scoring for UMD. The Bulldogs entered the weekend without up to five players competing or potentially competing at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 13h
Ball State Seeks Third Straight Win at UMass
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
Ball State brings back-to-back wins and a four-game against-the-spread streak into its matchup with Massachusetts, which has lost four straight; UMass quarterback William Watson III has missed the past three games, while the Minutemen boast a much stronger defense than the Cardinals. Despite UMass being favored by 3.5 points, one preview backs Ball State to cover, citing the Minutemen’s recent struggles.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Dallas Megachurch Plans Vote on Leaving UMC
Politics
— Oct 16, 2026
Leaders of Dallas’s Highland Park United Methodist Church have called for a congregation-wide vote on leaving the denomination, following a dispute over church bylaws and governance that has led to a lawsuit by the UMC’s Horizon Texas Conference. Church leaders say separation would protect the congregation’s independence and ministry, while the conference argues the changes violate UMC rules; Bishop Ruben Saenz has said he hopes to reconcile and does not want the church to leave.
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UMMC’s First Female Leader Plans 2027 Retirement
Health
— Oct 15, 2026
LouAnn Woodward, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s first woman leader, will retire June 30, 2027, after more than 40 years at UMMC and leading it since 2015. The university’s Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alan Jones, currently UMMC’s second-in-command, as her successor, effective July 1, 2027.
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Field Hockey Teams Win Title, Reach Conference Finals
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Vermont won the America East field hockey title in a shootout, setting a program record with 14 wins. In other conference semifinals, Lynchburg, UMass, DeSales and Stevens advanced to their respective championship games, with UMass beating Kent State 5-1 and Stevens shutting out Misericordia 2-0.
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Vermont Upsets Top-Seeded UMass Lowell, 3-2
Sports
— Nov 2, 2026
Vermont upset top-seeded UMass Lowell 3-2 in the America East field hockey semifinals, advancing to the championship after a late corner-goal winner. The other semifinal matched second-seeded Maine against Albany, with the winner set to face Vermont.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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UMass Field Hockey Sets Records in 10-0 Win
Sports
— Oct 24, 2026
UMass teams earned three wins: the men’s club hockey team beat Northeastern 4-1, the women’s club hockey team shut out MCLA 8-0 in an exhibition, and the No. 4 field hockey team blanked Longwood 10-0. The field hockey victory set program records for season goals and points, with Niamh McKenzie scoring four times and Amber Fairon adding three goals.
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Oil Spill Closes Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah
Environment
— Oct 23, 2026
A tanker oil spill has reached the coast of Umm Al Quwain, prompting authorities to close its beaches and coastal areas while crews contain and clean up the pollution and assess environmental impacts. Officials say odors reported in nearby emirates pose no health risk and have urged the public to avoid affected waters and follow official guidance.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Women’s Soccer Teams Set for Conference Tournaments
Sports
— 6d
Women’s college soccer conference tournaments are underway, with UMass facing Ball State in the MAC semifinals, Florida meeting Arkansas in the SEC Tournament, UCF opening Big 12 play against No. 2 Texas Tech, and FIU taking on New Mexico State in the Conference USA first round. North Carolina, the No. 2 seed in the ACC, has a bye to the semifinals, where it will face Wake Forest or Duke.
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Midterm Turnout Varies as Voters Decide ID Rules
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Election turnout varied sharply by location: Oregon had returned 48.3% of ballots statewide, with Wallowa County leading at 63.23% and Morrow and Umatilla counties near 40%; Baker and Lane counties were around or above 50%. Elsewhere, Fremont County reported 26% of registered voters had voted in person by 1 p.m., while Lafayette Parish’s unofficial Election Day turnout estimate was 17.5%, excluding early votes.
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College Women’s Soccer Seasons Close With Losses
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Vermont’s season ended with a 1-0 overtime loss to UMBC in the America East quarterfinal, while Shippensburg closed its campaign with a 5-2 defeat after surrendering a second-half lead and Florida State fell 2-1 to Virginia Tech. UConn, which has set a program record with nine draws, faces Villanova in its regular-season finale with its season on the line.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 14h
Malaysia Court Orders Najib House Arrest
Najib Razak
— 6d
UMNO paid Najib's 50 million ringgit (~$12m) fine at the High Court Friday, clearing his royal pardon condition for house arrest through August 2028; move date not yet announced.
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Rachel Meyers
The party using its funds to pay his fine looks like a loophole that lets him avoid full accountability for 1MDB.
Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Early county results show mixed levy votes and tight local races
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
In Maury County, Stewart Parker won Columbia’s mayoral race and Charlie Huffman upset the incumbent vice mayor, with opposition to steep water-rate increases emerging as an issue. Preliminary Umatilla County results favored fire levies in two districts but rejected Pendleton’s, while Walla Walla County reported 21% turnout in an election featuring several ballot measures.
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Fordham and Marist Host Home Openers in Thursday College Hoops
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Several men’s college basketball teams continued their opening-week schedules Thursday: Fordham hosted Stonehill, Marist faced UMBC, Western Michigan welcomed Kalamazoo, Binghamton visited Saint Peter’s, and Lindenwood hosted Central Bible. The teams entered after season-opening losses for Fordham, Marist, Western Michigan, Binghamton and Lindenwood, while Stonehill began with a win.
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Derek Foss
Marist hosting UMBC feels like a must-win for both squads trying to avoid an 0-2 start to the year.
Women's Soccer Teams Reach Conference Postseason Milestones
Sports
— Nov 1, 2026
UMass beat Eastern Michigan 2-1 with a penalty-kick winner in the final seconds to secure the No. 2 seed and a semifinal bye in the MAC tournament, while Old Dominion’s 1-0 win over Georgia State earned it a share of the Sun Belt regular-season title and the conference tournament’s No. 2 seed. Catawba shut out Anderson 2-0 in the SAC tournament opener, Lynchburg rallied past Roanoke 2-1 to advance to the ODAC semifinals, and Marietta—despite a 1-0 loss to Baldwin Wallace—clinched its first OAC tournament berth since 2003.
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Baker, Bochy, Maddon among eight on Hall of Fame ballot
Bruce Bochy
— Nov 2, 2026
Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are among eight candidates on the Baseball Hall of Fame’s contemporary-era ballot for managers, executives and umpires. A 16-member committee will vote Dec. 6, with candidates needing 75% support for election.
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Marcus Bell
Joe Maddon changed how teams manage bullpens but Lou Piniella still looks like the best choice here.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Patrol Cites Drugs in Highway 12 Rollover That Killed Unbelted Woman
Auto
— Nov 1, 2026
A 20-year-old Umatilla woman died and two others were injured when a car left U.S. Highway 12 and rolled west of Walla Walla early Sunday. Authorities say drugs or alcohol may have been involved; the crash remains under investigation and charges against the driver are pending.
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Indiana, George Mason and Belmont set home basketball openers
Darian DeVries
— Oct 30, 2026
George Mason opens its season at home against UMBC, while Belmont hosts Southern Indiana after winning the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title last year. Belmont returns six players and begins a new era under former player and NBA coach Casey Alexander’s successor, whose name is unclear in the provided article.
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College Women’s Soccer Sees Four 1-0 Losses
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Bowling Green’s 2-2 draw with Miami left the Falcons outside the MAC women’s soccer playoff places, and they need to beat Ohio and have UMass beat or tie Eastern Michigan to qualify. Other women’s soccer results included 1-0 wins for Air Force over Colorado College and St. Lawrence over Ithaca, and Stevens over DeSales and St. Olaf over UW-Eau Claire.
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UMass artist and Dallas College exhibition spotlight campus and community arts programs
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
Artists and arts organizations are creating opportunities for performance, exhibitions, workshops and student-led creative work. These efforts range from Mary Prescott’s interdisciplinary performance research and Dallas College’s student show to a high school art society and community arts programming in Bakara and Kolkata.
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Minnesota Duluth Tops Bemidji 4-1 in Series Opener
Sports
— Oct 24, 2026
Minnesota Duluth scored three times in the third period to pull away for a 4-1 win over Bemidji State, after a tight first two periods and an opening goal by Luke Bibby. Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore said his team had chances to change the game but faltered in the final period; UMD coach Scott Sandelin also said his team needed to play better despite the win.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 14h
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