The New York Mets have shifted the start times for two home games this week because of a coming cold front. Fans were told that the matches against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 7 and April 8 will now begin at 4:10 p. m. instead of the original 7:10 p. m. start. This change is meant to pro
The first signs of spring appeared in Jackson Park, where a burst of pink and white petals now frames the pond below the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry. The city’s cherry trees, a collection of five species, have finally opened their blooms after a season of weather swings and generous rain.
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth usually hosts its Easter Eggstravaganza every year during the holiday weekend. Families look forward to a full day of spring activities, but this season’s weather threw a wrench into the plans. Two winter storms were forecasted for Easter, so the zoo decided to close
The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in
A 1979 disco anthem is getting a modern twist as Gen Z’s go-to tool for attracting money. Anita Ward’s “Ring My Bell” isn’t just a nostalgic throwback—it’s being framed as a sonic charm for financial luck. TikTok users swear by looping the track daily, mixing it with affirmations like “cancel my deb
Alabama just added four more tornadoes to its March storm records, all weak but still worth tracking. These weren’t the dramatic twisters you see in movies—they were all rated EF0, meaning their winds barely reached 85 mph. All four touched down in Mobile County early on March 12, leaving no injurie
Spring in Northern California doesn’t usually bring much rain, but this week could buck that trend. Forecasts suggest a short spell of wet weather is heading to Sonoma County and the wider Bay Area starting Wednesday night. Rainfall is expected to stick around until Friday morning, bringing small bu
This year’s Masters week in Augusta starts with practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, giving players a chance to adjust to the course before the main event. Wednesday brings the fun Par 3 Contest, where amateurs and pros play a shorter course—perfect for fans who enjoy lighter moments before the se
Afghanistan faces yet another brutal spell of extreme weather, with floods and landslides now linked to 110 deaths and 11 more people unaccounted for. Over two weeks, relentless rain has turned streets into rivers, buried homes under mud, and cut off entire towns. Just in the last day, floods took 1
Running a small business and serving in government might seem like two totally different jobs, but one candidate believes the skills overlap more than people think. Though many argue that governments should operate like companies, others point out that public service has unique challenges. With fift
