A new look at old records shows how early childhood shapes long-term health. Researchers tracked people who spent their first years in crowded, understaffed orphanages. These places had little warmth or attention for babies. Most grew up with serious emotional and physical gaps. Over six decades, th
The Bay Area saw a nice break from dry weather last weekend with scattered April showers. April rain isn’t unusual, but it’s less common than the heavy winter downpours in February or March. The region typically gets around an inch and a half of rain this month, with San Francisco leading at 1. 6 in
Central New York is trading winter coats for lighter jackets this week as temperatures rise fast. Midweek highs could hit the mid to upper 70s, making it feel more like April than March. But with warmth comes a price—moist air sneaking up from the Gulf will bring frequent showers and even thundersto
Sunday started quietly in Dallas, but weather patterns kept changing as heavier rain soaked western counties while the city stayed dry in the early hours. By late morning, storms had moved inland from the west, soaking rural towns like Bowie and adding an inch or more to rainfall totals in areas lik
This weekend Massachusetts braces for cool winds and dry air that could spark small fires. Temperatures will struggle to climb past the mid-50s on Saturday, while Springfield sneaks up to 60 degrees. Boston tops out at 58, Worcester at 56, Cape Cod at 57, and the Berkshires only at 52. Gusts up to 3
A Minnesota home daycare operator now faces serious charges after an infant’s death revealed major safety gaps. The 3-month-old arrived at the unlicensed facility in Sauk Centre for the first time a week before his tragic suffocation. Records show the center had no state approval despite operating f
Spring in Northern California doesn’t usually bring much rain, but this week could buck that trend. Forecasts suggest a short spell of wet weather is heading to Sonoma County and the wider Bay Area starting Wednesday night. Rainfall is expected to stick around until Friday morning, bringing small bu
Health officials in Michigan have raised alarms about measles spreading in seven counties, with eight confirmed cases since March. Most of these cases were in Washtenaw County, and the virus seems to be moving through the area. Even though measles cases aren’t always linked to travel or other outbre
A few strong storms might pop up in northern Alabama starting Saturday afternoon, with winds up to 60 mph possible in the strongest ones. Tornadoes aren’t on the radar, so that’s a relief. The heaviest activity should arrive between 3 p. m. Saturday and 4 a. m. Sunday, according to weather experts.
The weather office has issued a rain alert for the Kingston area and nearby communities. From Saturday afternoon onward, residents can expect between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain. The storm will hit the Kingston‑Odessa‑Frontenac Islands region, with the wettest hours likely in the evening and
