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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 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

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Feb 26 2026OPINION

A Winter That Might Vanish

Snowfall in the Northeast this year is breaking records, with some resorts receiving more than 30 inches of powder in just ten days. The cold snap has turned roads into pristine white blankets, and the lake that had been thawed since 2019 is finally frozen. While people love the sight of fresh snow

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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

The winter storm that swept from Maryland to Maine left the Northeast buried under a thick blanket of snow. In Rhode Island, residents faced three days of isolation as streets stayed unplowed and trash services were delayed. Schools in the state moved online, while other districts like Philadelphia

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Feb 25 2026BUSINESS

Zappos Drops Big Price Cut on New Balance 530 Sneakers

Zappos is offering a short‑term price drop on the New Balance 530 sneakers. The discount brings the shoe down to $65 from its usual $100 price point. Out of twenty different colorways, thirteen are on sale. The offer lasts only while stock remains, so shoppers should act fast. Customers wh

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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

Sneakers on the Court: Why They Sound and What It Means

The sound that rings out when a player slides on a hardwood floor is not just noise; it’s the result of tiny, rapid changes happening inside the shoe. A scientist from Harvard studied this by sliding sneakers over a glass surface, recording the sounds with a microphone and capturing the motion with

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Feb 25 2026WEATHER

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Snowstorm Hits New York City’s Homeless Again

A new blizzard has swept through New York City, piling up nearly two feet of snow and dropping temperatures sharply. This storm follows a previous cold snap that claimed at least twenty lives on the streets, leaving many people without shelter or warmth. The city’s mayor has been very visible in his

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Massachusetts Roads Clear, But Caution Still Needed

The heavy snowfall that brought almost three feet of snow to parts of Massachusetts has finally allowed the state to lift its travel ban for non‑essential vehicles in four counties. The restriction on Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable and Dukes was removed at noon, giving residents a chance to move arou

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Feb 24 2026WEATHER

Cold Surprise at Disney’s Gardens

A freeze alert hit Central Florida early Tuesday, prompting Walt Disney World to act fast. The park covered flowerbeds and even a Goofy topiary with white plastic sheets to shield plants from the chill. This isn’t the first time Disney has taken such precautions; similar measures appeared at the par

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