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23 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

23 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.

National

6 hours ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

6 hours ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

23 hours ago in National

Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in "days, not weeks and months," based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

23 hours ago in National

FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch

Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie released the first surveillance images Tuesday showing a masked person with what looked like a handgun holster on her porch the night she went missing more than a week ago.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.

6 hours ago in Sports

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

23 hours ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

Local news from My Keene Now

24 hours ago in Local

Court Street Well Shutdown May Temporarily Affect Keene Water Quality

Keene officials say Court Street Well No. 2 will be shut down Wednesday, Feb. 11, which could cause brief water discoloration in some parts of the city.

1 day ago in Education, Local

Hinsdale School District Pushes Back On Social Media Claims Following Alleged Bullying Incident

District leaders say online discussion has spread misinformation, reaffirming their commitment to student safety, inclusion, and confidentiality.

2 days ago in Local

Florida Snowmobilers Rescued After Getting Lost in Pisgah State Park

Two Florida men were safely rescued Saturday night after running low on fuel and phone battery while snowmobiling in Pisgah State Park as temperatures and wind chills plunged well below zero.

4 days ago in Education, Local

Keene School District 2026–27 Budget Advances to Ballot, Includes Tax Increase and Open Enrollment Vote

Keene voters will decide on an $82.4M school budget with a proposed tax increase and an open enrollment plan at the polls on March 10.

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23 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

News

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause

A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, as the immediate cause of the actor's Jan. 30 death at age 71. Rectal cancer was the long-term cause.

2 days ago in Entertainment

“Mary Poppins” Cast, Co-Producer Visit WKBK to Preview Keene Lions Club Musical

Keene Lions Club Mary Poppins cast

Cast members Sally Regentine and Ty Nash, along with co-producer Gregg Kleiner, joined My Keene Now and Next on WKBK Radio on Saturday to discuss the Keene Lions Club’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins at The Colonial Theatre.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

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