Friday the 13th shows up again, and many people think bad luck will follow. But a different view is possible: it can be a day to try superstitions, enjoy good weather, and have some lighthearted fun. In Michigan the skies look bright, temperatures are cool, and winds are gentle—perfect for testin
Boston’s weather has calmed for the moment. No major storms loom in the near future, and no harsh cold air is expected over the weekend. Temperatures will stay around 35 to 40 degrees, with occasional clouds drifting in. A brief flurry or light snow shower might happen Saturday morning, but it won’t
A big weather change is coming to the West. A series of Pacific storms will bring a lot of snow, strong winds and a risk of fires to New Mexico next week. The storms are a sharp change from the long dry period that has left California, Utah and Colorado with low snowpacks. Those states worry about w
A skunk that was discovered dead near the Arkansas River and Pueblo Boulevard tested positive for avian influenza, according to local health officials. The disease usually spreads among birds but can also affect other animals and, in rare cases, people who handle infected creatures. The department u
The mayor and her team are already making changes that people want. They fixed street lights in the East, made sure the police budget is fully paid, and began a new streets program in Tremé. These moves show that the city cares about improving neighborhoods. Yet outside the city, national politics
In the heart of Culver City, history and today meet in unexpected ways. The streets echo with echoes from the 1938 film “The Wizard of Oz, ” filmed right on Sony Pictures Studios’ grounds. Nearby, the century‑old Culver Hotel once welcomed the Munchkins who helped bring that classic to life. Walkin
An independent group of forensic experts has questioned the official verdict that a famous rock star died by suicide in 1994. Their review of the original autopsy and crime scene notes led them to propose a different explanation: that he was killed. The team brought in a specialist who has handle
In soccer, growing kids face unique injury risks that adults do not. A new study shows that the way a child’s body changes can lead to problems that are different from those seen in older players. The research points out that a child’s bones, muscles and joints are still developing, which makes c
Maxx Crosby, the star defender for the Las Vegas Raiders, has sparked a fresh wave of speculation about his next move. While he hasn’t confirmed or denied telling minority owner Tom Brady that he will never play for the team again, his recent comments on SiriusXM’s “Let’s Go! ” show hinted at deeper
Knee osteoarthritis is a common problem that hurts and makes walking hard. Researchers tested whether changing the way people walk, with real‑time feedback, can lessen pain and improve movement. They ran a randomized study where participants followed different walking‑adjustment plans over six weeks
