Air quality today is a different beast than it was decades ago. While the government has cut back on lead and sulfur dioxide, new dangers have taken center stage: tiny particles from factories, cars and power plants; ozone that forms under the sun; and smoke that travels far beyond its source. The
The way governments decide which new medicines to fund usually looks only at the total health improvement they bring. Who gets those benefits and how that affects wealth gaps is rarely considered. In the Netherlands, researchers asked ordinary people to weigh in on this question. They used a techni
The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a
The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt
The first Monday of April in Geneseo feels like a clear, chilly morning. A visitor steps into Sweet Arts Bakery, removes thick gloves, and chats with the baker about a forecast that promises snow for the next day. The idea sparks: even though the sky is gray, a high school field might soon host a ga
Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques
After weeks of crisp air, the weekend brings a big switch. Warm air pushes in from the south, pulling moisture that turns skies gray. The first real storm chances of spring arrive—not as a slow drizzle, but as quick bursts of rain and thunder. Saturday kicks off dry but sags by afternoon. Early sun
After weeks of chilly spring air, New Jersey is about to get a sudden taste of summer. Temperatures are set to jump from the 60s to the 90s within days, marking one of the most dramatic warm-ups in recent years. Sunday will still feel like typical April, with windy conditions pushing highs only into
This weekend Massachusetts braces for cool winds and dry air that could spark small fires. Temperatures will struggle to climb past the mid-50s on Saturday, while Springfield sneaks up to 60 degrees. Boston tops out at 58, Worcester at 56, Cape Cod at 57, and the Berkshires only at 52. Gusts up to 3
Some actors disappear from movies and music for reasons that go beyond just wanting a break. Personal struggles, unfair treatment, or serious health issues can push them to leave the industry temporarily or even forever. For example, one singer who won Grammys and BRIT Awards suddenly vanished from
