The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern
A dramatic mix of weather is heading across the United States. In Hawaii, rain has started to pour hard enough that flash floods are a concern on Oahu. Meanwhile the Southwest is about to feel an early heat wave, with Phoenix expected to hit record temperatures that have never been seen this early i
The martagon lily, a rare flower that grows under trees in Europe and Asia, was studied in three Polish woodlands. Researchers visited Wolski Forest, Mount Chełm, and Hrabeński Forest between 2018 and 2023. In each place they laid out ten plots of 100 square metres to record plant diversity and meas
The big St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are coming up in several New England cities, and people will be lining streets like Broadway in South Boston or watching the processions in Worcester, New Haven, and Portland. These parades are known for going ahead even when the weather is less than perfect; o
A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an
The mayor’s latest budget plan for the city’s police department pushes forward a mix of new technology and community programs that have helped cut violent crime in recent years. The proposal adds about $934 million to the police budget, a rise of roughly 7 percent from last year. This extra money wi
Project Shadowglass offers a fresh twist on the classic thief story. Instead of flat 2D levels, the game uses a special kind of 3‑D pixel art that lets players walk around freely in any direction. This new look was first shown at a big gaming event where only the developers could see it before
A new investment firm has begun to support a company that builds and maintains nuclear power equipment. The analyst team at TD Cowen has issued a “Buy” recommendation for the company, which trades under the symbol BWXT. They set a target price of $230 per share and highlighted the firm’s long
Nancy Woodrum, 62, ran a hair salon in Paso Robles and lived alone at her Victorian ranch home called Paradise Ranch. She was known for her friendly nature, but after her husband’s death she kept to herself. On May 5, 2018, her daughter Amanda noticed that Nancy had not shown up to a regular Bible s
Reform Judaism is the biggest Jewish movement in North America, known for its focus on social justice and equality. One of its largest congregations, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was hit by a violent attack last week. The temple, founded in 1941 and now home to about 12, 000 members,
