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Feb 27 2026WEATHER

Boston’s Winter Chill: When the Snow Will Fade

The city is still wrapped in a quiet cold that will linger until the end of the week. Temperatures are holding steady in the 40s, with a mild rise expected over Friday and Saturday. These slight warm spells will help the snow start to melt, but big piles in shaded spots will need more time and stron

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Feb 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Power Plant Noise Shakes Mississippi Town

A quiet road in Southaven, Miss. , turned into a nonstop roar when Elon Musk’s company installed 18 methane turbines last summer. The machines, meant to feed the electricity demands of new AI data centers, started humming day and night, upsetting residents who had never heard such loud machinery in

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Unexpected Twist: New Faces May Join the Elimination Chamber

Wrestling fans know that six wrestlers are already set to battle inside the Chamber, but whispers suggest a surprise could still arrive. The confirmed lineup includes Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans, Trick Williams, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. The stakes are high: the victor will earn a title

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Feb 26 2026SCIENCE

Night Flight Mistakes Lead to Tragic Crash

John Burley, a business owner from Windber, died when his small plane crashed in the Allegheny National Forest on Dec. 29, 2023. The crash happened while he was flying from Erie to Johnstown in the dark. The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board said Burley chose to fly at night

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Feb 26 2026WEATHER

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

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Feb 25 2026SCIENCE

How Science and Faith Shape Our Daily Choices

People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Casey Means’s Surgeon General Bid: A Wellness Twist on Public Health

Dr. Casey Means, a 38‑year‑old wellness star who runs her own health app and books, will appear before the Senate Health Committee to try for the Surgeon General slot. The hearing was pushed back from October after she went into labor on the day of her original appointment. Means says she wants to

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

City Council’s Big Budget Moves: From School Fields to Animal Shelters

The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar

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Feb 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Kids Lost in the Feed: A Legal Fight Over Social Media

A California woman is set to speak in court this Wednesday about how growing up on Instagram and YouTube hurt her mental health. She started using the apps at ages six and nine, and later blamed them for depression and body image worries. Her lawyers argue that the companies profited by targeting ki

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Feb 25 2026WEATHER

Cold‑Weather Shelters Open in Osceola County

Osceola County will open two night shelters on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 23‑24, even though the day temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s over the weekend. The county is preparing for a sharp drop in temperature after an incoming cold front, which will bring overnight lows into the mi

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