A new bill aims to stop the wild spending spree in college sports that’s turning campuses into mini-pro leagues. The Protect College Sports Act would set limits on how much money flows to top athletes through deals tied to their fame. But even with support from both Democrats and Republicans, the bi
Massachusetts residents should prepare for a week of shifting weather patterns. After a weekend of steady rain, a brief dry spell on Sunday will give way to more showers by Sunday night. Meteorologists expect rain to linger on and off through most of next week, with Monday shaping up as the rainiest
Thirty years ago, a sudden storm trapped climbers on Everest, turning the world’s highest peak into a frozen battleground. Eight died that night, making headlines and inspiring books and movies. Back then, climbing Everest was rare—only 270 successful summits in 36 years after the first in 1953. No
The weekend in Minnesota is shaping up to feel like July rather than late spring, with temperatures climbing well above normal across most of the state. While the north shore cities like Duluth and Grand Marais stay cooler thanks to breezes off Lake Superior, most areas will see highs in the 80s by
Late May in Massachusetts and nearby states isn't living up to its usual mild reputation this week. While the morning might start calm, a slow-moving storm is set to sweep through southern New England, bringing gusty winds and steady rain. The strongest gusts—potentially reaching 50 to 60 mph near t
The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans is set to repeat the playoff start, offering fans a full-circle moment. All eyes are on Ahmedabad’s sky and the fitness of Phil Salt, whose inclusion remains unclear. Teams often hide injury news until the last minute, and ton
Prime Video isn't just for serious Oscar-worthy films. Sometimes, the best way to kill time is with movies that don't try too hard - and sometimes that works out great. Cheesy sci-fi films have a special kind of magic: they're never pretending to be anything more than they are. Whether it's a giant
Scientists are now using artificial intelligence to design small protein rings that can fine-tune the body’s immune responses. These rings, called cyclic peptides, act like tiny light switches for immune cells. Instead of turning lights on or off, they control whether immune cells get activated or s
Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro
Over the last ten years sci-fi has become less about rockets and more about real-world fears mixed with playful ideas. Writers now mix heavy topics like climate change or artificial minds with stories that feel closer to today than to some distant galaxy. Some of these tales leapt from shelves to sc
