New England is always buzzing with news. As 2026 kicks off, several stories from last year are still making waves. Let's dive in. First up, a legal drama that's far from over. Remember the case of Lindsay Read? She was found not guilty in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Kee
Boston had a rough year in 2025, with winds that seemed to never quit. The city experienced the strongest average wind gusts since records began in 1936, with an average of 30. 6 mph. That's a big jump from the usual 23 mph. In fact, there were 165 days with gusts hitting 30 mph or more. That's a lo
MicroStrategy, a software company turned Bitcoin enthusiast, just got some good news. MSCI, a big name in finance, decided not to kick MicroStrategy out of its important stock index. This decision came after a lot of back and forth. MicroStrategy is known for holding a ton of Bitcoin. In fact, it's
"The Masked Singer" is back with its 14th season, and it's shaking things up with a new twist. This time, viewers get a sneak peek at one celebrity's identity from the start, while the panel is left guessing. Kylie Cantrall, an actress and singer, takes on the role of "America's Insider, " adding a
America's national debt is a massive problem. It has reached over $38 trillion. This number keeps growing fast. Interest payments alone are around $1 trillion each year. Experts warn this is not sustainable. One person who has ideas on how to tackle this is Mark Cuban. He thinks health insurance co
In Baltimore County, winter brings more than just snow and ice. It also brings a hidden problem: too much salt. For years, crews and residents have been salting roads, bridges, and sidewalks. But this salt doesn't just stay on the ground. It runs off into local waterways, causing trouble for plants
The EU is trying to get all its member countries to agree on a trade deal with Mercosur. This deal has been in the works for 25 years and is supposed to be a big win for exports. But not everyone is on board yet. Italy and France are the main holdouts. They have concerns about cheap beef and sugar
Healthcare costs are a hot topic. The government is stepping in to make changes. They want to make healthcare more affordable. One way they're doing this is by pushing hospitals to be transparent with their prices. This can help people make smarter choices and save money. But, the government can't d
AI is becoming a big part of healthcare. But can it be trusted to be fair? A new study put two AI models, GPT-4o and Gemini 2. 5 Pro, to the test. They looked at how well these models diagnose dental issues. The study used a method called ambiguity-probe. This means they created scenarios that were
Drought is a big problem for crops around the world. It stops plants from growing well and cuts down on how much food we can grow. But what if tiny helpers could make a difference? Scientists found a helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis D103. This bacteria can help maize plants handle drough
