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The campus of Dennis‑Yarmouth Regional High School fell silent this week as the school and surrounding community grapple with the tragic loss of senior and standout athlete Gabriel Siqueira. Gabriel, 17, from West Yarmouth, was one of two teenagers killed in a very early-morning crash along Route 140 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and his passing has sent waves of grief through his friends, classmates and coaches. Shortly before 2 a.m., emergency responders from the Massachusetts State Police and other units rushed to the scene on the southbound side of Route 140 near mile marker 2.1 in New Bedford. There they…
Election Day 2025 is almost here, with closely watched races in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, as well as a redistricting ballot measure in California — all of which may be viewed as early bellwethers for next year’s midterm elections. Here are the races to watch Tuesday: New York City New York City’s highly watched mayoral election is a rare three-person race that has attracted the attention of a former New Yorker, President Trump. Democrats chose Queens state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as their nominee in the June primary, a democratic socialist whose campaign on affordability has been embraced…
We all love a good deal, but that sale price might not actually be saving you as much as you think. Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misleading customers with “fake sales” during its popular Prime Day sale. Consumer Reports deals editor Samantha Gordon regularly tracks prices on hundreds of products. She warns retailers use tactics like raising the original price right before a sale to make it seem like you’re getting a larger discount. “You think you’re getting a deal, and really, you’re getting the same price that you would have paid two weeks ago,” Gordon said. “This…
What to know on Day 34 of the government shutdown: The Senate will reconvene Monday afternoon and is not currently scheduled to vote on a House-passed measure to fund the government. The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in history on Tuesday, when it would eclipse the 2018-2019 funding lapse. The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after two federal judges directed it to do so. The government said it would use about…
The Miami Dolphins traded outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, according to sources that spoke with the Associated Press and ESPN. Miami will receive a third-round draft selection in 2026 as part of the deal, while Philadelphia adds another defensive piece to strengthen its faltering pass rush. It’s a move that reunites Phillips with Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who was in that same role with Miami in 2023. And Phillips was on pace for a huge year that season before a season-ending Achilles tendon tear, with 6 1/2 sacks and 43…
As air traffic controllers enter a second week of not getting paid due to the government shutdown, the impact is being felt by travelers, especially at Newark Liberty International Airport. Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage. Air traffic controllers are essential workers A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows the effects of the government shutdown on transportation and air travel have increased concerns among Americans over the last month. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says some controllers are calling out because they need second jobs to feed…
Kimberly-Clark on Monday said it is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in a cash and stock deal worth about $48.7 billion, combining the Huggies manufacturer with the owner of Aveeno and Band-Aid. Kenvue shareholders will receive $3.50 per share in cash and 0.14625 Kimberly-Clark shares for each Kenvue share held at closing. That amounts to $21.01 per share, based on the closing price of Kimberly-Clark shares on Friday. Kimberly-Clark shareholders are expected to own about 54% of the combined company. Kenvue shareholders will own about 46%. The combination merges two businesses that own a number of major consumer health brands, such…
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3. Most of these children had speech or motor delays, and the link was strongest when the mother was infected late in pregnancy and in boys. The increase in risk was small for any one child, but because millions of women were pregnant during the pandemic, even a small increase matters. The study doesn’t prove that COVID-19 infection during pregnancy causes autism or other brain conditions in the fetus, but it suggests that…
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial November benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown. In a declaration submitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, Patrick Penn, a Department of Agriculture official who oversees SNAP, said the administration “intends to deplete SNAP contingency funds completely and provide reduced SNAP benefits for November 2025.” There is roughly $4.6 billion in the contingency fund that can be used to cover November benefit payments, according to…
A serious crash on Chester Pike in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning sent five people to the hospital and caused a gas line to rupture, according to police. Chester Pike between Huron and Summit avenues is closed due to the crash, according to police. Prospect Park Police Chief Dave Madonna said he expects the road to reopen within the next couple of hours. Police responded to Chester Pike near Summit Avenue around 10 a.m. for reports of a major crash. Five people were injured in the crash, but their conditions are unknown at this time. “[Conditions] still to be…