Stars Bring ‘ICE OUT’ Pins and Fiery Speeches to a Political Grammys

Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Kehlani made strong statements about immigration on Sunday, while the host Trevor Noah drew ...

From Bruce Springsteen on Minneapolis to CSNY on Kent State — a History of Instant Protest Songs

We look back at rapid-response songs -- from Woody Guthrie and Nina Simone to Bruce Springsteen's quick turnaround on 'Streets of Minneapolis' ...
syracuse.com

Asking Eric: I’m ready to use inheritance to make a point about stepson’s attitude; is it worth it?

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married 31 years. We each have two children of our own. They are all grown. His boys have different mothers; I raised one and helped with the younger one. As soon ...
Wall Street Journal

Israel and Hamas Get Ready to Go Back to War in Gaza

Israel and Hamas are preparing for renewed fighting as the Palestinian militant group is refusing to disarm, a requirement that is holding up progress on President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
syracuse.com

Dear Annie: I am tired of family using my kiddie nickname; I’m ready to be treated like an adult

Dear Annie: My name is Rosalynn. Growing up, my family called me Rosie. I never minded it, but once I left home, I started going by Rosa, which I felt seemed better suited to the working world and ...
Berkshire Eagle

If passing MCAS replacement exams won't be a graduation requirement, what will their role be? Educators and lawmakers seek answers

A new set of proposed statewide graduation requirements has lawmakers and educators asking questions about continued reliance on testing — even if, as Gov. Maura Healey insists, those tests won’t be ...