Public lands in the U. S. are vast, covering an area more than twice the size of California. These lands are used for many things, including grazing livestock. The government allows ranchers to use these lands for a fee, but the fees are much lower than what ranchers would pay on private land. In fa
Boston Scientific is on the move. The company's neuromodulation division, currently based in Valencia, is relocating to a new spot nearby. This shift is notable because it marks a change in the company's footprint in the area. The new location is the former home of Scorpion, a marketing firm. This
Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has some serious financial backing. Her inauguration fund has raked in a cool $1. 2 million, mostly from big names in sports and business. The Boston Red Sox, Whoop Inc. , and the Electrical Industry Labor Management Cooperation Trust each chipped in $50, 000. That's some
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
Boston is facing a tough flu season. Two very young kids, both under 2 years old, have died from the flu. This brings the total number of child flu deaths in the state to four this season. The city has seen a big jump in flu cases. From December 14 to December 27, 2025, confirmed flu cases went up
Boston's sports scene is always buzzing, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year. Let's dive into some predictions that might surprise you. Drake Maye is making waves in the NFL. After a stellar rookie season, he's on track to become the NFL MVP. This would put him in elite company, join
Boston is facing a significant increase in flu cases this year, with numbers rising sharply in December. Health officials are urging everyone to take precautions, especially as more people gather indoors during the winter months. The city has seen a 114% jump in flu cases in just the first two weeks
Boston is in for a cold start to the week, with temperatures dropping and wind chills making it feel even colder. The National Weather Service predicts that the coldest part of the season so far is coming, with gusts that could reach up to 34 mph. This means that the wind chill could drop to -1 degr
Boston is getting a big new mental health hospital just for kids. The hospital will have 116 beds and is set to open in 2029. It will be on the campus of Franciscan Children's in Brighton, which Boston Children's Hospital bought in 2023. The hospital will treat many different mental health problems
Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm
