Winter weather struck Central Massachusetts hard overnight. Freezing rain left roads slick and dangerous. Because of this, several school districts decided to start classes two hours late on Wednesday, January 7th. Worcester was one of the districts affected, along with Shrewsbury, Leicester, Fitchb
Scientists have figured out how to make tiny arteries in the lab that work like the real thing. They did this by copying how arteries stretch and move in the body. This is a big deal because it helps them study arteries and test new medicines. The team used two types of human cells: one from vein l
Tiny robots, smaller than a grain of salt, have been created. These robots can move, sense their surroundings, and make decisions all by themselves. They are powered by light and can work for months without stopping. These tiny robots are the result of a collaboration between researchers at the Uni
Personal loans can be a lifesaver when you need cash fast. In early January 2026, some lenders are offering rates as low as 6. 24%. That's a pretty good deal if you need to borrow money. But before you jump in, it's important to understand how these loans work and what they can be used for. First,
In a recent study, researchers looked at how calafate, a berry from the Berberis microphylla plant, affects heart health in rats with diet-induced obesity. The rats were fed a high-sucrose diet and given calafate supplements for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if calafate could improve their lipid pro
MicroStrategy, a software company turned Bitcoin enthusiast, just got some good news. MSCI, a big name in finance, decided not to kick MicroStrategy out of its important stock index. This decision came after a lot of back and forth. MicroStrategy is known for holding a ton of Bitcoin. In fact, it's
In the world of celebrities, it turns out that some stars are more connected than others. The show Finding Your Roots has revealed some surprising family ties among famous figures. For instance, America Ferrera was thrilled to learn that director Ava DuVernay is her cousin. Ferrera's reaction was he
Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is making waves after a video he made with other Democrats. In the video, he told U. S. troops they have the right to refuse illegal orders. This didn't sit well with some people, especially Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said Kelly's actions were "seditio
In a Texas courtroom, a former school police officer, Adrian Gonzales, is facing serious charges. He's accused of not doing enough during the tragic Uvalde school shooting in 2022. Prosecutors say a teacher told Gonzales where the gunman was, but he didn't act on that information. Instead, he stayed
Vaccines are not just about avoiding infections. They also help older folks stay healthy in other ways. For example, getting vaccinated against shingles, RSV, and flu can lower the chances of serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even dementia. Older adults are more at risk for i
