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A federal ban aimed to wipe out intoxicating hemp, or “gas station weed,” may also kill a multibillion dollar CBD wellness market, producers warn, dealing a devastating blow to a beleaguered Massachusetts industry.Though hemp is a lesser known cannabis crop than marijuana, it’s a big business. Legalized federally in 2018, it is used in products including paper, textiles, and auto parts. Low in the psychoactive chemical THC, hemp is rich in CBD, a different compounded touted for anti-inflammatory and sleep benefits. In addition to hemp’s industrial use, the industry has made the CBD it contains into topical products and extracts…

Penguins forward prospect Cruz Lucius decided not to sign with Pittsburgh earlier this week, and the Boston Bruins will soon be dealing with a similar situation, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday.Andre Gasseau, who was selected 213th overall by the Bruins in the 2021 NHL Draft, is unlikely to sign in Beantown, the hockey insider said on the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast.It’s slightly interesting considering the 22-year-old just completed a highly productive campaign as the captain of the Boston College Eagles. Despite being limited to just 23 games due to injury, he played at a point-per-game pace, adding…

One of the great things about baseball is you’re always just one swing away from having a great day. San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. struck out in each of his first four at-bats against Boston Red Sox pitching on Saturday afternoon. But, in the top of the 9th inning, against closer Aroldis Chapman, the All-Star outfielder found one good swing. Tatis Jr. lined a 113-MPH double to centerfield, with two strikes no less, and scored on an RBI single by Ramon Laureano to give the Padres a 3-2 win and, at least temporarily, avoid losing their first three…

A major shift has hit US college sports as Donald Trump signs a controversial executive order targeting NCAA participation rules. Focusing on women’s sports, this move has ignited a nationwide debate over fairness, inclusion, and civil rights. The order directs federal agencies to enforce strict guidelines on gender categories, impacting transgender athletes and athletic programmes. With compliance tied to funding, schools seek clarity. This massive college sports system faces a prolonged cultural and legal battle that could redefine the future of athletics. As advocacy groups mobilise and universities weigh their response, the stakes have never been higher. Join us as…

Italy’s absence from the World Cup has become a recurring shock in modern football. The four-time champions have now failed to qualify for football’s biggest tournament in three consecutive editions.Their latest setback came in the European playoffs. Italy drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina before losing on penalties, ending their hopes once again.AdvertisementBeyond the result, deeper questions are emerging around the team. Reports about internal discussions before the decisive match have added a new layer to an already disappointing campaign.Italy World Cup failure draws parallels with Ryder Cup payment controversyItaly’s situation has drawn comparisons with a recent controversy involving the…

Some courts in Massachusetts are still operating without any defense attorneys present to take on the backlog of cases of indigent defendants — a “crisis” that is being addressed by temporary pay incentive programs. “There continues to be a shortage of available defense counsel and, as this Court stated in its order, the ‘shortage of available defense counsel [is] caused in large part by inadequate compensation rates,’” the Committee for Public Counsel Services reported to the Supreme Judicial Court, the state’s highest court, in a March 25 filing. An incentive program run by the CPCS entitles attorneys in good standing…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. –  Boston College lacrosse heads to Baltimore for a 3 p.m. showdown against No. 15 Loyola Maryland on Saturday. About the Eagles Last Time Out The Eagles’ offense on full display in a 22-5 win over UAlbany, setting a season best in goals while five players registered at least five points. Kylee Colbert carded a career-high six points with five goals (personal high) and one assist. Marissa White scored five times, while Giulia Colarusso (3 G, 2 A) and Casey Colbert (5 A) totaled five points. Molly Driscoll dished out a personal-best four assists with one score five…

National News The Springs Fire broke out around 11 a.m. Friday and by the evening had grown to about 6.5 square miles. Pechanga Fire Department firefighters monitor the smoky and fast-growing wildfire Springs Fire in Moreno Valley, Calif., Friday, April 3, 2026. (Terry Pierson /The Orange County Register via AP) By Associated Press April 4, 2026 | 7:24 AM 1 minute to read RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Crews battled a smoky and fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California that forced some residents to evacuate and a community college to temporarily close its doors. The Springs Fire broke out around…

…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…A portion of northeast Oklahoma, including the following counties, Rogers, Tulsa and Wagoner. * WHEN…Until 230 AM CDT. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1127 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. – Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will…

Updated Thu, April 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM UTCIn this photo provided by Azerbaijan’s Presidential Press Service, Azebaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev writes a message in a condolence book for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Iranian Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Azerbaijan’s Presidential Press Service via AP) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The war on Iran by the United States and Israel has forced the postponement of a global conference of Olympic and international sports officials in neighboring Azerbaijan.The SportAccord conference was scheduled for May 24–28 in Baku which is about 560 kilometers…