In the middle of Paris, there's a giant from another world. It's a sequoia, a type of tree that usually calls California home. This one lives in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, a park that used to be a dump but was turned into a green paradise. The sequoia is over 100 feet tall. That's as tall as a 1
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
King and Queen County is making waves with a new plan to tackle flooding and create jobs. The idea? A business park near the Middle Peninsula Regional Airport. This park would be a hub for companies focused on fighting flooding. It's not just about local issues, though. The goal is to make the Middl
In a bold move, the NHL brought its outdoor Winter Classic to sunny Florida for the first time. The New York Rangers outshone the local Florida Panthers with a 5-1 victory at loanDepot park. This wasn't just any game; it was a spectacle. The stadium, usually home to the Miami Marlins, transformed in
Disneyland's big 70th birthday party is making a comeback in 2026. After taking a break for Halloween and Christmas, the fun will start up again on January 8th. But not everything is coming back. Some shows and parades will be missing. The party started last May and will wrap up on August 9th, 2026
People with Parkinson's disease often struggle with movement and balance. A new study looked at a fun, video game-like therapy called Strolll. This therapy uses augmented reality to help with walking and balance. The goal was to see if Strolll could also be a good workout. First, researchers wanted
Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent, has shared her critical view on the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the FBI. She believes these efforts have caused significant division and harm to the agency's core mission. Parker, who served for 12 years, witnessed a growing
Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti
Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th
Parkinson's disease is becoming a bigger problem around the world. A recent study looked at how much of a burden this disease is on people's health. It also checked out what's causing it and how healthcare systems are dealing with it. The study found that Parkinson's disease is affecting more peopl
