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Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun and The Mobility House announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. Under this effort, qualifying residential customers of Eversource and National Grid in Massachusetts will be able to enroll their V2G-capable electric vehicles (EVs) in ConnectedSolutions. The existing ConnectedSolutions program uses flexible capacity from thermostats, batteries, and commercial and industrial resources to reduce grid strain, and Eversource and National Grid will be leveraging those capabilities to test how they apply to V2G. “ConnectedSolutions is an important part of our strategy to deliver safe, reliable and affordable service,” said David Roman Ubeda,…

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual football season kickoff event closed its doors last week after teams, coaches, players and representatives of its 17 sport-sponsored institutions descended upon the greater Charlotte, North Carolina area for a three-day celebration of the league’s greater successes. Anticipation buzzed through each corner of the event as friends and fans turned their eyes to the college sports cathedrals dotting the continental United States, and with it came visions centered around the dreams of Saturday tailgates replacing the more immediate summer dog days.The newness provided an unexpected promise for the upcoming start of training camp season, and…

Crime Prosecutors allege Tymond Tran sexually abused a then-14-year-old student while teaching the eighth grade in 2022 to 2023. By Abby Patkin July 23, 2026 | 2:22 PM 2 minutes to read A former Lynn educator who was once hailed as one of Amazon’s “teachers of the year” has been charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old middle schooler.Tymond Tran, 38, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of aggravated child rape, indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or older, exhibiting a child in a nude or lascivious pose, and distributing obscene matter to a minor. According to the Essex…

College sports are woven into the fabric of American culture.We build our fall calendars around Saturday kickoff times, and in March we all fill out our brackets. We tailgate in parking lots — rain or shine, hot or cold.We invite our neighbors over to watch the game at our house, then fire up the grill while all the kids run around in the yard — and, yes, we start our kids early, dressing them in baby clothes emblazoned with the logo of our alma mater or our hometown team.College sports can be anything from a conversation starter to the foundation…

The 2026 World Cup came to an end on Sunday with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0, but the tournament is still top of mind for many Angelenos.More than 560,000 fans filled the seats at SoFi Stadium over the eight matches played in Los Angeles, attracting fans from all around the world who were lucky enough to get a highly sought-after ticket for upwards of $1,400 on resale. Outside the stadium, bars, beaches and Metro stations became theaters of drama and triumph, culminating in hours-long revelry all throughout the city at after-parties and postgame celebrations.For some, L.A. felt temporarily transformed. Although different…

Massachusetts state officials have rejected a challenge to a proposed initiative to repeal the legalization of marijuana sales, clearing the way for the measure to appear on the November general election ballot. Voters will decide on the repeal initiative this fall after the State Ballot Commission ruled against an objection filed to challenge petition signatures supporting the proposal, Marijuana Moment reported on Tuesday.The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office announced earlier this month that supporters of the proposed repeal initiative had collected enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. If passed, the measure sponsored by the Coalition for a Healthy…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College defensive end E’Lla Boykin, running back Evan Dickens, safety KP Price and cornerback Max Tucker were named to the 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000 Watch List. Boykin played in 11 games with one start on the defensive line for the Eagles in 2025 after transferring from Division II Barton College last summer, totaling 19 tackles and one sack.  Dickens joined the Eagles in January after spending two seasons at Georgia Tech and one at Liberty, where he established himself as one of the nation’s top running backs. In 2025, the Marietta, Ga., native…

As New York looks to bolster its front office, Evan Gold’s deep executive experience with the Bruins and AHL Providence makes him a prime target for the Islanders.

CEBU, Philippines — Cebu Province is being positioned as the potential site of a world-class international sports complex, with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) expressing readiness to finance …

One of the most intriguing matchups this year for Boston College football will come on Sept. 26 in Week Four against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Family Weekend.After years of mediocrity — similar to the Eagles in a way — Virginia Tech decided to make a huge splash this offseason by hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin to a five-year, $41.75 million deal, which is decently backloaded but includes some massive bonuses.Franklin is known to be an optimizer of the college-recruiting game, and he has done just that so far throughout his tenure, taking the Hokies’ 2027 recruiting…