Baton Rouge is getting ready for another stretch of chilly nights, with temperatures predicted to dip into the upper 30s. To keep people safe from the cold, a local shelter will open its doors this Monday and Tuesday evenings. The St. Vincent de Paul shelter, found at 1623 Convention St, will provid
Monday in Boston brings a messy mix of rain and wind, turning the usual evening trip home into something slower and trickier. Steady downpours drench the city, leaving standing water on roads and making it hard to see ahead. Thunder might join the rain show, adding sudden bursts of sound to the gloo
The 2026 Oscars felt like a marathon, but it ended with a clear winner. Even after the Academy’s shift toward more diverse members, old patterns still mattered. A film called “One Battle” took Best Picture, just as it had won at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and critics’ circles. Its rival, “S
Tree planting is a big idea for fighting climate change. Scientists tested how different amounts and locations of new forests affect the Earth’s temperature using a detailed computer model. They looked at three scenarios with different sizes and spreads of reforestation. The results were clear: add
Apple has rolled out a fresh pair of over‑the‑ear headphones that build on the original AirPods Max. The biggest change is a new H2 chip, which makes noise cancelling stronger and lets the earbuds react automatically to what’s around you. The design stays familiar: silver, black and other colors,
The University of Connecticut is seen as the clear leader heading into this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament, with odds suggesting they could add a 13th title to their record. The betting market has set them at –265, the tightest pre‑tournament spread since 2018. This means most people thin
The NCAA tournament brackets are in and the surprises are already talking. Some schools that dominated their seasons barely made it, while a few underdogs got the nods they deserved. Miami (Ohio) finished 31‑0, but a weak schedule and a first‑round loss in the MAC tournament left its at‑large hop
When a quake shakes the ground, it also rattles people’s minds. The shock is especially hard on those who already feel vulnerable. Researchers are keen to know how people bounce back from such stress. One way to recover is by staying active in everyday life. When individuals keep up with routines—w
After a whirlwind week of free‑agency deals, teams are turning their focus to the upcoming draft. While big contracts were signed and veteran players moved on, the next step for many franchises is to strengthen their rosters with young talent. The mock draft presented here highlights how teams might
After the Oscars wrapped, Teyana Taylor found herself in a tense moment on the sidewalk. A security guard tried to keep her from heading back up the stairs for a photo with the Best Picture winners. The man pushed against her, and she shouted at him for touching a woman’s right side. The confront
