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New Rochelle, NY
News
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…

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by Chris Spiker
West Chester, PA
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Special Ed Teacher Admits To Picking Up Student, Buying Marijuana Before Sex: Chesco DA Special Ed Teacher Admits To Picking Up Student, Buying Marijuana Before Sex: Chesco DA
Special Ed Teacher Admits To Picking Up Student, Buying Marijuana Before Sex: Chesco DA A Pennsylvania teacher who secretly picked up a 16-year-old student, bought him marijuana, and repeatedly had sex with him has now admitted to the crimes, prosecutors announced. Michelle Mercogliano, 35, a married former Conestoga High School teacher, pleaded guilty on Thursday, May 1, in Chester County Court to Institutional Sexual Assault and Corruption of Minors, according to the DA’s Office. She was sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months in Chester County Prison, followed by years of probation, and will be required to register as a Tier II sex offender. Prosecutors said Mercogliano not only h…

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by Jillian Pikora
Round Hill, VA
Lifestyle
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds The secret to a happier life might not be what you own, but who you believe in.  New research published in Psychological Bulletin reveals that trust plays a powerful role in how happy we feel, and that the two reinforce each other over time. People who trust others tend to report higher levels of well-being, and people who are happier tend to become more trusting. The findings stem from a meta-analysis of nearly 1,000 studies, involving data from over 2.5 million participants, that explored the connection between trust and subjective well-being across different age groups, relationship…

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by Joe Lombardi
McLean, VA
Business
McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025 McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025
McLean-Based Hilton Tops List Of Best Companies To Work For In 2025 They don’t just roll out the red carpet for guests — they do it for their own team. McLean-based Hilton has officially been named the best company to work for in the United States, topping the 2025 Fortune 100 “Best Companies to Work For” list released this week. According to employee feedback collected by Great Place To Work, a whopping 96 percent of Hilton employees said it’s a great place to work — compared to just 57 percent of employees at a typical US company. Hilton beat out hundreds of other organizations across all industries, topping tech companies, healthcare giants, and financi…

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by Zak Failla
Fitchburg, MA
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire $1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Fitchburg Has Newly Minted Millionaire This squeaky wheel is well-greased.  The Squeaky Wheel Trust has claimed a $1 million lottery jackpot. A trust allows the winner to remain anonymous.  Related: East Boston Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her $1 Million Jackpot The winner collected the payout by playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's “Lifetime Millions" game, a $50 scratch-off ticket.  They chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Honey Farms at 487 Princeton Road in Fitchburg sold the ticket. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy $1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Winning Ticket Sold In Quincy It was a very lucky day for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million in the Massachusetts State Lottery on Thursday, Sept. 19.  The End of Summer Trust collected the cash for the winner. They won the seven-figure payday playing the “777” game, a $10 scratch-off ticket.   Related: Braintree Man Preps For Future With $1 Million Lottery Win The winner chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They bought the winning ticket at Family Convenience at 263 Water St. in Quincy. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
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Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Lexington One lucky Bay Stater turned a $50 lottery ticket into a $1 million payday this week.  The DNC Flame Lily Trust of Quincy collected the seven-figure check on Thursday, Aug. 1. The winner won by playing the "Lifetime Millions" game, which has two $1 million grand prizes remaining in circulation. Related: Salem Woman Has Altruistic Plans For Her $1 Million Lottery Winnings The winner's name was not released since they used a trust to collect the winnings.  The winner chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  The winning tic…

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by Josh Lanier
Cambridge, MA
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Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires
Phew! $1M Watertown Lottery Check Collected Just 3 Weeks Before It Expires Talk about coming down to the wire. A Massachusetts lottery winner collected their $1 million Powerball payday just three weeks before it was to expire.  The aptly named Ma Lottery Winner (d)(4)(A) Trust turned in the ticket at the Massachusetts State Lottery offices in Dorchester on Wednesday, July 31. The ticket would have been worthless if not turned in before Aug. 21.  Related: Mass. Woman Takes Bite Out Of Lottery With $1 Million Win Winning Powerball tickets expire one year after the drawing.  Trustee Elizabeth Caruso collected the check.  The winner boug…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
$710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning $710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning
$710K Lottery Jackpot: Mass Trust Claims Prize After Game Redesign Improves Odds Of Winning A whopping $710,000 jackpot prize has been claimed by a Massachusetts trust, lottery officials announced.  The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3.  The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive the cash option and was sent a one-time payment of $710,000 before taxes.  The winning ticket was bought at Pick 'N Pay located at 54 South Washington St. in…

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by Ben Crnic
Springfield, MA
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Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills
Newly Minted Millionaire: $1M Ticket Sold In Feeding Hills A $50 lottery ticket paid off 20,000 fold to one lucky Bay Stater when they won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner created a trust called the Feeding Hills Trust of Quincy to collect the prize and protect their identity.  The winning scratch-off ticket was from the "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" game. Three $2 million prizes and three $1 million winning tickets remain in circulation in the $50 game.  Related: How David Spillane Became The Face Of The Mass State Lottery David Spillane, an attorney representing the trust, collected the check.&n…

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by Josh Lanier