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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Snowstorm Breaks Records in New York City

For the second day in a row, a powerful blizzard slammed into New York City, the Lower Hudson Valley and Long Island, pushing snow totals past every previous February mark. Four key weather stations around the city measured snowfall at midnight, each smashing records that had stood for decades. The

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Feb 24 2026CRIME

A $1 Million Offer to Find Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on February 1 after a masked intruder tampered with a doorbell camera. The incident triggered an international search for the missing woman, who may or may not still be alive. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, posted a heartfelt video on Instagram in w

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Celebrating Families, Addressing Border Issues in a White House Ceremony

A quiet ceremony at the White House marked a day set aside to honor families that have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented migrants. The event, called Angel Family Day, was announced by the president who also signed a proclamation designating February 22 as a day of remembrance. The

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

AJ Styles’ Final Farewell and Hall of Fame Spot

The crowd in Atlanta buzzed as Monday Night Raw turned into a send‑off for AJ Styles. A big moment followed his tough loss to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble, which many thought might end his wrestling run. The show promised a clean break. During the main event, Styles explained why he didn’t keep his

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

White Dresses, Black Votes: Congresswomen’s Fashion Fight

Congresswomen plan to show up in white for President Trump’s State of the Union, using clothing as a political tool. The idea started in 2017 when several Democrats wore white to honor women’s right to vote. Since then, most have stuck with that color, except in 2018 when black was chosen to s

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Hillary Duff Says She and Husband Matthew Koma Rarely Argue

The singer told Dakota Fanning that she and her partner almost never clash, with only one big quarrel each year. She joked that the last time they fought she tossed his phone into a Bougainvillea bush while the family was sheltering from wildfires. Instead of bickering, Duff said her husband has b

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Feb 24 2026CELEBRITIES

Jeff and Lauren Become Honorary Leaders at the Met Gala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that Jeff and Lauren will serve as honorary chairs for its annual fundraising event, the Met Gala. This role is a step above being just sponsors; it places them at the top of the event’s lineup and near the museum’s iconic steps. The announcement came in a

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Heavy Snow Hits Northeast, Cities Push Residents to Clear Paths

A massive snowstorm has dumped more than three feet of ice‑packed flakes in parts of the Northeast, breaking old snowfall records and forcing towns to mobilize. In Rhode Island, a single storm has surpassed the 1978 blizzard that claimed 100 lives, with T. F. Green Airport recording 32. 8 inches of

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Feb 23 2026SCIENCE

Building Better Water Filters with New Chemistry

Water is a precious resource, and scientists are working hard to make filters that can clean it faster and more reliably. One type of filter, called a nanofiltration membrane, is especially good at separating useful molecules from waste. The key to making these membranes work well lies in the tiny b

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Feb 23 2026EDUCATION

Science Fair Sparks Curiosity in Reading

Students from all over Berks County are gathering at Albright College on March 2 to set up their projects for the 74th Reading‑Berks Science and Engineering Fair. The event, which began in 1952, is the second‑oldest science fair in America and welcomes participants from grades six through twelve.

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