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Mar 20 2026WEATHER

Spring weather swings into Boston ahead of schedule

Boston residents have a few days to say goodbye to winter before spring officially arrives. A brief cold snap lingers today with partly sunny skies and temperatures barely reaching the mid-40s. While most of the day stays dry, light snow or rain could sneak in overnight as a weak system approaches f

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Mar 20 2026ENVIRONMENT

How the U. S. Tried to Control the Weather, and Why People Still Don’t Buy It

In the mid-1900s, the U. S. government spent serious money on weather control. Not just for fun—it was a Cold War move. Think of it like a tech race, where the prize was making rain on demand or stopping storms. One 1965 report, kept secret for decades, showed how the government planned to double or

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Mar 20 2026WEATHER

Chicago welcomes warmer days with a spring surprise

Chicago is trading its winter coat for sunshine this week as temperatures climb into the 60s and 70s. The city’s last full day of winter started crisp, with lakefront areas stuck in the 40s while inland spots like Kankakee flirted with 60. But the real change arrives Friday, when spring officially b

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

Carson Wentz Signs New Deal With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have announced a one‑year contract for quarterback Carson Wentz, keeping him on the roster for another season. The move follows his stint with the team last year when he filled in for the injured J. J. McCarthy and played through a shoulder injury that ended his campaign early.

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Social Media, Youth and the Happiness Gap

The latest global happiness study says that scrolling through feeds is hurting young people’s sense of well‑being, especially teenage girls in English‑speaking and Western European nations. The research shows that life satisfaction scores for those under 25 in the United States, Canada, Australia an

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Mar 19 2026SCIENCE

SpaceX’s Starlink Launch Faces Weather‑Related Delay

Florida’s cold front keeps the skies cloudy, pushing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch to no earlier than 10:20 a. m. on March 19 from Cape Canaveral’s Launch Complex 40. The rocket will ferry a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, heading northeast so that observers north of the Cape might spot it i

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

New Rules for Homeschooling in Connecticut: What Parents Need to Know

The debate over how much state oversight should be given to families who teach their kids at home has finally ended with a narrow win for the bill. The measure, which some call House Bill 5468, aims to make sure children who leave public schools for home instruction still receive learning that match

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Europe Needs a Stronger Voice in Global Politics

European leaders are calling for a more confident stance on the world stage. The current climate sees the United States, led by President Donald Trump, and China as dominant powers. Some argue that Europe must step up to protect its own interests. Germany’s new chancellor has highlighted the size o

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Mar 19 2026WEATHER

Tornado Touches Down in Carroll County, Leaves Mild Damage Behind

A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S

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Mar 19 2026WEATHER

Storms in the Mid‑Atlantic: Why It’s Time to Get Ready

Hampton Roads recently saw a burst of heat that made people feel like summer had come early. But when the temperatures dropped again, the weather turned dangerous. A tornado watch was issued for most of Monday, and strong winds caused damage. The area has a history of wild weather. In 2023 a powerf

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