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01/26/2025

Which U.S. travel destination is the most affordable spring break trip for 2025?

Spring break season is on the way, and plenty of people from across the country will be flying or driving to their perspective destinations to get their spring break trips going. Spring break is really the unofficial kickoff of the travel season, and as it turns out, there are a collection of afford

01/26/2025

Modern R&B mixes past and present. Each era tells its own story while keeping the heart of those original sounds beating.

Starting in the 1940s, R&B emerged from African-American communities, blending gospel, blues, and jazz into something powerful and authentic. Since 1941, Etta James's "At Last" has captured hearts. This classic still echoes at weddings and shows up in movies and TV shows. Motown Records was o

01/26/2025

Since it first aired in 1969, Sesame Street has welcomed a wide range of famous faces to its iconic neighborhood.

Sesame Street has been teaching and entertaining kids for decades. One way the show keeps adults entertained is by inviting celebrity guest stars. Kids might not know who icons like Ray Charles or Diana Ross are, but many of us grown-ups do, and their surprise appearances are an extra treat. Sinc

01/26/2025

Who Will Star in the Anaconda Reboot?

Raise your hands if you didn’t think you’d see a reboot of the Anaconda movie franchise, which was started in 1997 with the Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube-starring original Anaconda. Well, it is happening. Sony is set to release a comedy reboot of the horror movie on December 25, 2025. Because what...

01/26/2025

Looking to cut your heating bills?

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends setting your winter thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit for comfort and savings. "The ideal thermostat setting for winter is 68 degrees Fahrenheit, but anywhere around 70 degrees is a good target when it gets cold," said Ram Narayanamurthy to the Providence J

01/25/2025

These flights bring new opportunities for New Hampshire travelers. ✈️

JetBlue's first plane landed at Orlando from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m. The airline now flies direct to Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale as well. "We want to make money," said Daniel Schurz, JetBlue's head of revenue, network and enterprise planning, to WMUR. "

01/25/2025

New restaurant, North Shore! 🥩

An internationally recognized Brazilian restaurant concept known for its churrasco dining atmosphere announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, that it has signed a lease agreement for a new Peabody location in Boston. A new Fogo de Chão is planned for opening in 2025 at 210 Andover St. alongside the Northsh...

01/25/2025

Kriss Kross’s legacy lives on in Atlanta’s hip-hop community.

In 1992, everything changed when producer Jermaine Dupri discovered two Atlanta kids, Chris Kelly and Chris Smith. They were 12 and 13, and they were best friends since first grade. They performed together as Kris Kross and their breakout hit "Jump" dominated the Billboard charts for eight weeks. Th

01/25/2025

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If you, like me, are always looking for new things to keep you entertained, here are 3 Netflix documentaries to watch right now. When it comes to what I like to watch on TV, I'm all over the place. While my favorite genre is true crime, I also like fictional crime, law shows, reality trash and d

01/25/2025

A trailer for Ayo Edebiri's upcoming film, Opus, which she also executive produces, recently dropped.

A trailer for Ayo Edibiri's recent film, 'Opus,' which she also executive produces, recently dropped. To say we are excited is an understatement.

01/25/2025

Obviously, there’s going to be Oscars snubs.

Obviously, there’s going to be Oscars snubs or those actors, directors and movies that did not get nomination that left us fans asking what the heck happened. One of the most surprising snubs this year was that of Pamela Anderson whose compelling performance in The Last Showgirl was widely expecte...

01/25/2025

Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red have teamed up to drop the steamy, strip-club-ready anthem “Fat, Juicy & Wet,” which hit the scene Friday.

Bruno Mars and Sexyy Red have teamed up to drop the steamy, strip-club-ready anthem "Fat, Juicy & Wet," which hit the scene Friday (Jan. 24) with a star-studded, music video featuring surprise appearances from Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Rosé. The music video may not be suitable for work (NSFW) bu

01/24/2025

Get out those telescopes! 🔭 🛰️

An amazing sight will unfold across January and February 2025, as six planets align in the night sky in a show that happens only a few times each decade. Anyone can see Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars with the naked eye. Two far-off giants - Uranus and Neptune - are visible only to those using b

01/24/2025

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Gov. Maura Healey's budget proposal now includes automatic speed cameras - a first move toward putting these devices across Massachusetts roads and highways. If approved, Massachusetts would join 19 states and D.C. in using these cameras to catch speeders. The system would take photos of vehicles

01/24/2025

If she wins the Oscar, she’ll make history as the youngest EGOT winner. 🏆

The 2025 Oscar nominations have arrived, and one of the most talked-about contenders is Cynthia Erivo, nominated for Best Actress for her role in Wicked. This isn’t Erivo’s first Oscar nomination; she was nominated for Best Original Song in 2020 for Stand Up and Best Actress in 2022 for Harriet....

01/24/2025

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In a touching moment at American Legion Post 17 in Portland, Maine, Patriots QB Drake Maye shocked Army veteran Matt Jabaut by giving him Super Bowl LIX tickets. The NFL's program for honoring service members made this surprise happen. https://twitter.com/DrakeMaye2/status/1882515506357580254

01/24/2025

ASAP Rocky is looking at up to 24 years in prison if he’s found guilty of the gun charge.

On day one of jury selection in A$AP Rocky's gun charge trial, prosecutors questioned possible jurors about their connections to both the rapper and his partner, Rihanna. They're trying to find an unbiased jury for the case. A$AP Rocky turned down a deal that would've meant 180 days in jail plus

01/24/2025

Flying Spirit? Better dress appropriately! 😂 ✈️

Spirit Airlines launched new dress code rules January 22, getting tough on see-through outfits and visible tattoos that could upset others. Staff can now stop passengers from boarding or kick them off during flights. The new rules say shoes must be worn and clothes need to cover private areas. An

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