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The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project.Vineyard Wind filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Massachusetts against GE Renewables. That comes after the parent company for GE Renewables said it would be terminating its contracts for turbine services and maintenance at the end of April. GE Vernova says Vineyard Wind owes it $300 million for work it performed. But Vineyard Wind counters that the manufacturer remains on the hook for about $545 million to make up for a catastrophic turbine blade collapse in July 2024 and…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Boston College softball team (11-27, 2-10 ACC) welcomes ACC opponent Syracuse (12-16, 1-9 ACC) for a three-game weekend series that starts at 4 p.m. on Friday at Harrington Athletics Village and on ACCNX. The series will also feature special events at Harrington Athletic Village. Saturday’s 3 p.m. game will be followed by the program’s first-ever Hit-A-Thon, while Sunday will host the Eagles’ annual Strikeout Cancer Game. Last Time Out Boston College hosted UConn in a midweek matchup Tuesday night, falling 6–5 in a close contest. Emma Knight led the offense, going 2-for-3 with an RBI…

Local News A new U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee analysis finds fuel costs surged for state motorists and home heating after the conflict started in late February. The cost of gas in Boston at some stations on March 9. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the U.S., the highest since 2022 Energy assistance runs out amid spiking oil prices A new report shows that people across the nation have already paid $8.4 billion extra for gasoline since the Iran War began, after the average price of gas rose from under $2 a gallon to more…

Under the current system, college athletes can transfer from one school to the next as many times as they wish — and some athletes are doing just that. INDIANAPOLIS — The college basketball season is over, but the transfer portal just opened. For 15 days, many players will be entering the portal looking for a better opportunity. Under the current system, college athletes can transfer from one school to the next as many times as they wish — and some athletes are doing just that. Some are looking for more playing time, a new coach, new location or maybe a…

Will Iran compete in 2026 World Cup?Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain after recent rising regional tensions and diplomatic fallout.Iran’s government will only decide on the national team’s participation in the World Cup once it receive a response from FIFA over the relocation of their matches, the country’s Minister of Sport Ahmad Donyamali said.Iran’s football federation (FFIRI) has been pushing to move the team’s three World Cup group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked an ongoing war in the region.FFIRI said last month they were…

AG Andrea Campbell is leaving X, a social media platform that she claims “promotes hate, disinformation, and the exploitation of our kids.” Campbell has announced that she is ditching accounts for her office and personal use, inviting followers to find her and the Attorney General’s Office on other platforms, including Bluesky, Threads, Facebook and Instagram. “X has sadly become an app and platform with no accountability and no guardrails,” the AG claimed in a video posted on her account Saturday. “Hate, disinformation, and the exploitation of our children is on the rise. And you saw recently, AI tools on X…

He didn’t have to sign a contract this season. Hagens could have waited until the summer, and if the opportunity with Boston wasn’t good enough for him, he could have played professionally in Europe or requested a trade. Realistically, however, those scenarios were unlikely to happen.

The Boston Bruins exceeded expectations all year long. For the first time all year, the Bruins can officially punch their ticket to the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.Though, technically, they wouldn’t be the ones doing the punching tonight.AdvertisementThe Bruins themselves are idle, amidst a three-day break. James Hagens made his practice debut with the Bruins today, furthering excitement for the Bruins and their fans for his future with the team.Boston’s next game is Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Lightning, in Boston’s penultimate home game of the regular season.Still, despite their inaction, the Bruins can clinch a playoff berth tonight.It…

Check out the events happening in Berkshire County this week including fundraisers, concerts and more.  Editor’s Picks Farewell to the Grandstand, Hello to the Future of Wahconah Park Wahconah Park, Pittsfield Time: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Reminisce and celebrate the memories and the decades of the historic ballpark and learn about its future. Enjoy food and water while sharing your memories on video or write on a baseball-shaped card. More information here.   ‘Once Upon a Dream’ Children’s Concert Drury High School, North Adams Time: noon to 2 p.m. The…

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  America’s system of college sports has long provided scholarships and life-changing educational, athletic, and leadership opportunities to millions of America’s future leaders and formed an important part of our national fabric.  In July, I signed an Executive Order to protect college sports from endless lawsuits and destabilizing financial obligations that could jeopardize women’s and Olympic sports, but it has become clear that more comprehensive executive action is required before college sports are lostforever.  College football is the primary revenue generator for university athletic departments, including revenue to…