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Boston’s March 17 Celebration: More Than a Holiday

March 17, 2026

On the day that many think of green hats and parades, Boston actually marks a historic turning point in its own history. The city commemorates the moment in 1776 when British troops pulled out of Boston after a long and costly siege. That retreat ended an earlier conflict that had started the previo

health

Trust in U. S. Vaccines Drops as Debate Heats Up

March 17, 2026

A recent survey shows that only 60 % of Americans now trust the government’s advice on childhood vaccines, down from 71 % last June. The change follows a new schedule introduced in January by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , which cut the number of universally recommended vaccines from about

weather

Stormy Skies Over New England: Wind, Floods, and Quick Temperature Swings

March 17, 2026

Monday in Boston brings a messy mix of rain and wind, turning the usual evening trip home into something slower and trickier. Steady downpours drench the city, leaving standing water on roads and making it hard to see ahead. Thunder might join the rain show, adding sudden bursts of sound to the gloo

environment

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

March 15, 2026

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

opinion

Women at Risk: How AI’s Path Shapes Their Future

March 15, 2026

The danger of artificial intelligence goes beyond the headline stories of robots or job loss. It lies in the “trajectory” – the early choices that decide who gets to shape AI and what problems it tackles. A small, mostly white male group is driving these decisions today, which means the tools built

weather

Massachusetts Faces Possible Floods This Week

March 15, 2026

A flood watch has been issued for eleven Massachusetts counties, covering the period from Monday morning until Tuesday early afternoon. The alert warns that rain and melting snow could cause rivers, streams and low‑lying areas to overflow. Residents in the affected counties are urged to stay alert f

weather

Boston Weather Mix: Sunny Start, Snowy Finish

March 13, 2026

The day opened with bright skies and cool air in Boston. By afternoon, clouds thickened and a mix of rain and snow began to appear across the region. Areas along and north of the Massachusetts Turnpike were most likely to see this mix as the night progressed. Northern parts of the state and southern

sports

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

March 12, 2026

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

celebrities

Stars Celebrate Their Special Days on March 11

March 12, 2026

On this day, several well‑known actors and singers turn another year older. Johnny Knoxville, now 55, is famous for his stunt work in the “Jackass” series and recently began hosting a new version of “Fear Factor. ” Jodie Comer, 33, has gained attention for her role in the BBC drama “Killing Eve” and

health

Workplace Risks: Why Loggers and Fishermen Face a Heart Health Crisis

March 12, 2026

In the United States, heart disease is the number one killer. Yet some jobs put people at extra danger because they make it hard to see a doctor and encourage habits that harm the heart. Researchers looked at men who cut down trees in Maine and catch fish off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, Ore