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EVERETT, Mass. — Massachusetts is racing toward a clean energy future. In 2024, the governor signed An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, a strategy that makes battery storage essential, and with more proposed sites popping up around the state, the timeline of projects and the way communities get to have their voices heard is changing.Michael Judge is the undersecretary for the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. In March, his office announced new siting and permitting reforms for these types of projects, which he says builds in opportunities for public engagement, strengthens protections for the environment, and…

On Monday night, it was reported that George Washington forward Luke Hunger has committed to transfer to Boston College.Hunger, a 6’10” senior from Quebec, played for three seasons at Northwestern off the bench before transferring and starting for George Washington this past season. At GW, he averaged 8.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 19 minutes per game. He’s the tallest of Luke Murray’s newest BC commits and gives the Eagles some much needed size, even if he wasn’t much of a threat on offense during his time at Northwestern.AdvertisementWelcome to the Heights, Luke!

A pair of high school prospects in the class of 2027, cornerback Jett Watson from Grayson High School (Ga.) and running back Xavier Bala from St. Anthony’s High School (N.Y.), are set to take an official visit to Boston College from June 5-7, they announced on X.“Excited to get back to [Boston College],” Bala said on his personal account.Excited to get back to @BCFootball @MHart2032 @julianrowecohen @AJBlack247 @BillOBrienBC @therealkwat pic.twitter.com/xpt6ykPeQK— Xavier Bala (@XavierBala14) February 11, 2026Bala, who is listed at 6-feet, 220 lbs. and is just 16 years old, boasts 20 total FBS offers, including from the likes of Alabama…

Boston Bruins “A kid from Alaska never thought in a million years he’d get his name chanted by 20,000.” Jeremy Swayman is sporting a .932 save percentage through two playoff games. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) By Conor Ryan April 22, 2026 | 7:16 AM 3 minutes to read It was deja vu all over again for Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins on Tuesday night. ​For the second game in a row, Boston was holding on for dear life against a furious Sabres surge in the waning minutes of the third period.Just 48 hours after Buffalo flipped a two-goal deficit into…

The best players in world snooker are back at the famous Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, United Kingdom, for the 2026 World Snooker Championships.Zhao Xintong enters the tournament as the reigning champion having come through qualifying last year to go on to beat Mark Williams 18-12 in the final.There’s plenty of the biggest names in the sport taking to the table over the next few days, including seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan aiming for a record-breaking eighth title.As snooker’s biggest global event continues, The Sporting News has all your scheduling, TV and streaming details covered from the 2026 World Snooker Championships.2026 World…

A two-week ceasefire was announced on April 8 and later extended by Washington after rare direct talks between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad on April 11–12 ended without a breakthrough.The conflict has raised questions about whether Iran’s team would face complications travelling to or competing in the United States.FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on April 16 that Iran is expected to participate, noting that the team has qualified and expressed its willingness to compete despite the ongoing crisis.US President Donald Trump also said in March that Iran would be welcome at the tournament, but questioned whether it would be…

By ASHLEY D’SOUZA and LUCIE McCORMICK, MIT Graduate Program in Science Writing CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — When Ann McDonald went kayaking several weeks after a 2024 rainstorm, she thought the water in the Alewife Brook just outside Boston was safe. Even though sewage discharges into the brook during heavy storms, public health officials recommended waiting just 48 hours after rain for bacteria levels to drop — so when McDonald’s kayak got stuck in debris, she wasn’t concerned about dipping her arms into the water to free herself. Later that afternoon, she fell sick with diarrhea. She attributes it to sewage…

When they’re not frequenting Buff’s, they can often be found devouring film and sharpening their technique. They’re a charismatic, close, and cerebral group, and together they make up one of the most experienced and talented offensive lines in college football.Through the first four games of the season, Pro Football Focus graded the Boston College line as the second-best in the country (93.2 percent).Left tackle Tyler Vrabel, left guard Zion Johnson, Lindstrom, right guard Christian Mahogany, and right tackle Ben Petrula — with guidance and inspiration from offensive line coach Matt Applebaum and head coach Jeff Hafley — have been instrumental…

Matt, a North Andover, Massachusetts native, has been with The Sports Hub since 2010. Growing up the son of Boston University All-American and Melrose High School hall-of-fame hockey player Steve Dolloff, sports was always a part of his life. After attending Northeastern University, Matt focused his love of sports on writing, extensively writing about all four major Boston teams. He also is a co-host of the Sports Hub Underground podcast and is a regular on-air contributor on the Sports Hub. Matt writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.

The sights and sounds from our 2026 HS Baseball/Softball Media DaySee an extended look at Delaware’s best high school baseball and softball players, and coaches, coming together for spring media day, Mar. 18, 2026.Delaware may have barely 50 high schools with sports teams.But the First State has still produced many phenoms who became familiar names while excelling in their athletic endeavors.Delaware Online/The News Journal wants to take a look back at Delaware’s best in high school sports.To do so, we need help from our readers.With the United States nearing its 250th anniversary of gaining independence, USA TODAY Sports will celebrate…