The spring season in Vermont high schools has started, and the first Saturday’s games delivered plenty of excitement. In boys’ lacrosse, BFA‑Fairfax edged Green Mountain Valley with a 10–7 win. The game featured solid pitching from Tristan Mitrak and Jacob Gray, who each secured three saves for Fair
The University of Arkansas has let go of its men’s and women’s tennis teams after 76 years. It wasn’t because the players were losing matches; it was a budget decision. The university’s athletic director said they can’t give the programs enough money to compete in their conference and national
A massive storm system is moving toward the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, putting more than 50 million people in danger. Weather experts say it could bring huge hail, strong winds and tornadoes as early as Monday afternoon. Earlier this week, the southern United States already felt a brutal weath
It starts cool and clear, with temperatures around 50 degrees. The wind comes from the northeast at about eight to twelve miles per hour, keeping things calm. By afternoon, the heat rises into the upper 70s and the wind shifts to the southeast at a similar speed. Clouds begin to creep in, softening
The forecast for Boston this weekend shows a dip in temperatures, but no rain to wash it away. The city will stay dry while the air feels a bit chilly, thanks to onshore breezes that keep things cool. Today is set to be the coldest of the two days, and tomorrow should feel a little warmer. A weathe
The day ahead in Minnesota starts with a gray sky and the chance of brief showers, especially toward the south. Temperatures will hover between 50 and low‑60 degrees, while breezes from the east remain gentle. Not every area will see rain, but some pockets might get a few interruptions. Looking for
The last weekend of April offers a clear window for outdoor work. A light high‑pressure system keeps rain rare on Saturday, though clouds grow as the day goes on. Temperatures rise into the low to mid‑60s, a return to typical late‑April warmth after recent heat. A few brief showers might appear, but
Thomas Goetz has started a podcast that looks at one medicine each episode and tells the whole story behind it. He says every drug has a bigger tale – how the disease came about, why we treat it with that medicine, and what the drug does to society. Instead of just telling you how a pill works
The case that uncovered a $1 billion theft from Moldovan banks over ten years ago is still alive, even after a top businessman was found guilty. The court gave Vladimir Plahotniuc, one of the richest men in Moldova, 19 years behind bars. He was accused of moving money abroad through shady loans and
The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr
