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Australia’s most infamous breakdancer, Raygun, has announced a shock new venture following her axing as a uni lecturer at one of the nation’s top universities. Rachael Gunn, better known as Raygun, is now available as a speaker, host, MC, panellist, and even for a “fireside chat.” In a post to her Instagram story on Wednesday, Gunn posted two words: “It’s official.” On the same story, she also shared a link to her new website, which boasts a picture of Gunn in a spinning wheel, and the site’s cursor appears in the shape of Gunn’s infamous kangaroo dance move. According to…

Massachusetts families eyeing senior care are getting hit with some brutal math. A new industry report pegs median memory care at $9,840 per month, assisted living at $7,250, and in-home help at about $39 an hour. Independent living is no bargain either, with a median cost of roughly $3,600 a month. All of it is based on actual move-ins and agency rates from 2025 and January 2026, and it is forcing many households to weigh whether they will raid savings, sell a home or lean on public benefits to cover the bills. Those numbers come from the 2026 “Costs of…

Chestnut Hill, Mass. – The Boston College softball team (13-35, 3-18 ACC) will host No. 10 Florida State University (43-8, 18-3 ACC) this weekend for their final 2026 ACC series. First pitch is set for 4 p.m. on Friday night and can be found on ACCNX. Saturday and Sunday’s games will be broadcast on ACCN at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The team will recognize their four seniors Halie Pappion, Janis Espinoza, Meghan Schouten and Maycee Hilt on Saturday before the game. Last Time Out Boston College dropped all three games in South Bend against the Fighting Irish. Alyx Rossi…

Crime Susan Rose’s older sister presented a victim impact statement during Wednesday’s hearing and described her as adventurous, intelligent, and motivated, with dreams of becoming a lawyer.  A man from Oregon pleaded guilty Wednesday to a 1979 murder in Back Bay, a crime he confessed to in 2023, authorities said. John Irmer, 71, was charged with first-degree murder of 24-year-old Susan Rose, whose body was found in an apartment at 285 Beacon St. on Oct. 30, 1979, according to a statement from Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden. In August 2023, Irmer confessed to the murder at an FBI field office in Portland,…

Sports betting is legal in 39 states and Washington DC as of April 2026, with 30 states offering legal online sports betting through licensed apps. The remaining states either limit betting to retail sportsbooks, operate under tribal-only markets, or do not allow sports betting at all.The landscape changed after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA in 2018, allowing each state to legalize and regulate sports betting independently. Since then, new states have launched nearly every year, with more expected to consider legalization in 2026.This page breaks down every sports betting state, including where online betting is available and which states still…

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on! Each day ahead of the tournament’s return to North America, Yahoo Sports will highlight an insight or moment that showcases just how grand the world’s biggest sporting spectacle has become — even beyond the expanded field of this year’s global event.Scotland will take part in its ninth World Cup this summer and will see a familiar foe in the group stage for a record-tying fifth time.AdvertisementThe Scots are back for the first time since 1998. The 28-year wait was the country’s longest between World Cups, having previously missed three tournaments between…

No Kings protest on Worcester CommonPeople gather on the Worcester Common March 28 for a No Kings protests against the Trump administration.May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, has long honored workers and the labor movement’s history.This year, organizers, which include anti-Trump groups like 50501 and Indivisible, are using the global labor holiday to call attention to economic and workplace issues.Many of the May Day protests in Massachusetts revolve around schools, including school “walk-ins,” “stand-outs” or directives to wear red to show support for public education.Just a little over a month after the third No Kings Day, another national mobilization effort is…

The transfer boosts continued this week for the Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball. Boston College transfer forward Jayden Hastings is playing for Cincinnati this fall to continue his college career. He is the 10th player to join Jerrod Calhoun’s roster. The Florida native appeared in 62 games for the Eagles across the past two seasons, which included 34 starts, 18.8 minutes, 5.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 6.7 PPG, 5.6 RPG, and 1.5 BPG this season. Transfer Impact He should be a nice rotation big man with mostly bench minutes, but a chance to start if he keeps elevating his…

Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Instead, David Pastrnak scored in double overtime to give his team one more chance. And it gave Lindy Ruff’s Sabres a chance to evaluate their performance.AdvertisementRuff is no stranger to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In fact, when Buffalo made its lone Stanley Cup Final appearance in 1999, it was Ruff behind the…

The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, this week for the first time since 2016, with the newly added 2026 Cadillac Championship next on the schedule. It’s the latest signature event, featuring a limited field and no 36-hole cut. Below, we look at Cadillac Championship odds and make our PGA Tour picks and predictions before the first round begins Thursday morning.Though it’s a signature event with a strong field led by Scottie Scheffler (+300), there are some big names missing. Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick are all taking the week off. Cameron…