The back rooms of the La Brea Tar Pits are now a maze of packing crates. Each crate has a handwritten note that says things like “bison skulls” or “camel hip. ” All bones, even the smallest dire wolf rib, are wrapped in foam and boxed. The museum will close on July 6 for a huge renovation. It wil
The technology field has seen fresh opinions about two big names. One company, Science Applications, is getting a “Hold” label from some analysts. They think the stock might stay near its current level and set a target of about $130. Other experts look at the same firm differently. One ana
The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in Bay City is launching a fresh summer program that blends learning with fun. These short camps focus on teaching kids how to stay safe in water while letting them enjoy games and activities. Each three‑day session is split into clear blocks: a half‑hour swim lesson,
A fresh batch of $48 million from the city has arrived for Philadelphia’s schools, but the district is still set to cut 340 teaching positions. The teachers’ union president, Arthur Steinberg, blasted the decision as “ridiculous. ” He says the money was meant to keep teachers, climate staff and c
The summer heat has people dreaming of sunny days by the water, but a handful of Massachusetts beaches remain off limits. The state health department monitors water quality every hour during warm weather, and right now five beaches are closed. On Friday morning June 6, the closures included Damon P
Massachusetts will see a shift from hot, dry heat to wet and windy weather over the next few days. Friday’s temperature will stay near 90 degrees, but clouds will creep in as humidity climbs, turning the sky into a partly cloudy look. Nighttime lows stay warm, with most areas seeing temperatures in
Stockton now gives body cameras to all its officers that can instantly switch between more than 50 languages. The city sits in one of the most multicultural parts of California, where nearly half the homes speak something other than English. That mix can slow down police work when every second count
In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar
Checking where natural health products come from isn’t just about labels. It’s about making sure what you take matches what’s promised on the package. Fritillaria ussuriensis Maxim, a plant used in teas and supplements, grows in different places, but not all versions have the same ingredients. Some
Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, study, and interact every day. Some experts call it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution, and big tech companies are pouring money into AI tools. Yet most Americans aren’t rushing to embrace it. In fact, they’re five times more likely
