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Feb 28 2026SCIENCE

Personality Types and How Happy Radiographers Are With Their Jobs

Radiography is a field where people often wonder if their personality fits the work. A recent study looked at this by using the Myers‑Briggs Type Indicator, a popular tool that groups people into 16 personality types. The researchers first found which of these types were most common among radiograph

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Radiohead Calls Out ICE for Using Their Song in a Trump Video

Radiohead has publicly asked the Trump administration to remove an immigration video that uses one of their tracks without permission. The clip, posted last week on social media, pairs a version of “Let Down” from the 1997 album OK Computer with images of people the department calls victims of “crim

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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Slushy Weather: What to Expect

Boston is in a long melt‑down period. Snowbanks still sit on the streets, which helps push the snow away but also traps water and creates puddles. At night the cold makes these pools harden again, only for the cycle to repeat the next day. It’s a tough situation for drivers and walkers alike. Some

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hot Noodles and Snowy Wins: A Boston Food & City Update

Boston’s winter is heating up with a new soccer team, hot soups, and a snowy challenge. The city’s pro women’s soccer club, Boston Legacy FC, will reveal its first uniforms tonight at the Cyclorama. Fans can win a kit by emailing a special address or proving membership with a screenshot. A bir

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Feb 26 2026HEALTH

Extending Radiographer Skills: A New Research Blueprint

Radiographers in Ghana are stepping into the world of image interpretation, a move that could help fill gaps left by scarce radiologists. Because this change is complex and unique to each setting, researchers had to build a new study plan. They chose a four‑step approach that mixes numbers and

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Feb 18 2026HEALTH

Playing to Stay Healthy: How Games Change Health Habits

Public health is all about getting people to adopt healthier habits. But how do you make that happen in a world where everyone is glued to their screens? The answer might be in games. Yes, you heard it right. Games are not just for fun anymore. They are being used to encourage healthy behaviors. Ta

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Feb 13 2026WEATHER

Snow Likely to Skip Boston this Week

Boston’s weather has calmed for the moment. No major storms loom in the near future, and no harsh cold air is expected over the weekend. Temperatures will stay around 35 to 40 degrees, with occasional clouds drifting in. A brief flurry or light snow shower might happen Saturday morning, but it won’t

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Boston Braces for Bitter Cold: What You Need to Know

Boston is getting ready for a really cold week. Temperatures will drop to single digits at night and even go below zero on Friday night. But it will feel even colder because of the wind chill. On Wednesday morning, it could feel like -5 degrees. By the end of the week, an arctic air mass will make i

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Jan 21 2026OPINION

The Vanishing Voices of Local News: Why It Matters

Newspapers used to be a big deal. They were everywhere, and people loved them. But now, the internet and some political figures have made life tough for local news. This is a problem because when local news disappears, no one is left to keep an eye on those in charge. People who used to work in new

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Jan 20 2026WEATHER

Boston's Big Snowfall and the Chilly Days Ahead

Boston got a big surprise on Sunday night. A huge snowstorm hit the city, dropping between 4 to 6 inches of snow. Some areas, like Taunton, got even more, with up to 7 inches. This was the biggest snowfall of the season so far. At Logan Airport, they recorded 5. 3 inches of snow. That's almost half

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