Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d
Massachusetts will start the week with chillier temperatures, with highs ranging from the 40s to low 50s. The National Weather Service says sunshine will dominate most days, though clouds may creep in at times. On Sunday evening, rain should cease between 7 and 8 p. m. , leaving overnight lows in t
Officials from Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark spoke up after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open for ships. The statement followed a truce worked out in Lebanon, which paused a long-running dispute in the area. The Nordic leaders didn’t just cheer Iran’s words—they stressed that real peace
Massachusetts leads in insurance coverage, yet its maternity care falls short. A federal study showed that low‑risk births at freestanding centers cut preterm deliveries and cesarean sections, saving over $2, 000 per family. Only one such center is currently open, and it faces possible closure
Massachusetts starts Friday with chilly morning air in the mid-30s before climbing to the mid-to-upper 60s during the afternoon. Boston should land around 68 degrees, Worcester near 67, Springfield close to 69, and the Berkshires about 66. Cape Cod and the Islands will be the coolest pocket at 51 de
Massachusetts just set aside another $300 million to keep public workers' health plans running until summer. Lawmakers pushed this through fast, signing the bill the same day it cleared both chambers. The money targets the Group Insurance Commission, which handles health plans for roughly 460, 000 p
Massachusetts is set for a roller‑coaster of weather. Overnight, the state will feel the chill as temperatures drop to the mid‑20s in Boston and central areas, while western spots might see teens. The cold will ease quickly; by Sunday afternoon clear skies and temperatures in the mid‑40s are expecte
Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an
Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove
Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b
