Boston is seeing a jump in mpox cases, a disease once called monkeypox. Local health teams are watching the numbers closely. They say the risk to the public right now is low. Still, they urge people who might be at higher risk to get the two-dose vaccine. The shots work best if taken four weeks apar
Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On
Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang
Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to
Boston is set to experience a typical spring climate this week, with temperatures hovering just below average and intermittent showers. Monday starts off under a blanket of clouds that gradually lifts by mid‑morning, allowing the day to warm into the mid‑60s while nighttime lows dip to the mid‑40s.
Boston has become a surprising hub for women taking charge of artificial intelligence. Unlike the usual tech-heavy cities, this one’s seeing groups where women—often sidelined in AI’s development—are learning to shape the technology instead of just being replaced by it. Research shows women hold jus
Boston will feel the heat first. The week starts with a strong warm front, raising temperatures by about 15 degrees from Sunday. Sunny skies are expected and the high should reach the low 70s. Breezes will keep the air moving, with gusts up to 28 mph. On Tuesday, temperatures climb a bit more. The
Boston is stuck in a wet spell this week, with scattered showers keeping things damp but not exactly solving the drought. The city won’t get much relief today, but every little drop counts. Light rain might hang around into tonight, yet skies should clear by Friday morning. Temperatures today will h
Boston wakes up to bright skies today, with most areas enjoying sunshine and temperatures climbing into the mid-60s inland. Coastal spots stay cooler, stuck in the low 50s thanks to a steady ocean breeze. That mild weather won’t last long, though. Clouds are already building up, and by tomorrow, sho
Boston’s TD Garden is always loud, but playoff games crank it up even more. Playing there for five years, Sam Hauser knows how crazy the crowd gets when the Celtics take the floor. Before their first-round matchup with Philadelphia, he made sure to praise the fans. "They bring energy every game, " H
