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Weekend weather in Massachusetts: rain, fog, and a few warm spots

April 3, 2026

This weekend won’t bring classic New England sunshine to Massachusetts. Instead, a mix of fog, rain, and temperatures mostly in the 60s will take over. Thursday night starts cool with rain possible and overnight lows near 40°F. Friday wakes up to a foggy morning but clears up by afternoon, pushing h

politics

Taiwan Boosts Island Defences Amid Rising Chinese Activity

April 2, 2026

Taiwan is set to reinforce its military presence on the Pratas Islands, a group of reefs located at the northern edge of the South China Sea. The islands lie more than 400 kilometres from Taiwan’s main coast, making them a potential target for Chinese forces. Because the Pratas are only lightly g

weather

Rain, Heat, and Shifting Skies in Massachusetts

April 2, 2026

It looks like the weather in Massachusetts is playing a game of tug‑of‑war. A steady rain shower will roll in around 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Wednesday night and linger through Thursday morning, bringing chilly low temperatures that dip into the mid‑to‑high 30s. The precipitation will ease by about 9 a

politics

King Charles Heads to America in a Diplomatic Mission

March 31, 2026

The British king will travel to the United States at the end of April, a trip arranged by Buckingham Palace that the UK government hopes will smooth tensions with former President Donald Trump. The visit, timed to celebrate 250 years since the U. S. broke free from British rule, will also include a

politics

US Troops Arrive as Trump Weighs Possible Ground Action

March 28, 2026

U. S. forces are moving toward the Middle East, bringing a mix of marines and airborne soldiers to a region where diplomatic talks with Iran are still fragile. The deployment includes about 2, 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne who can drop into action within a day of notice, and several hundre

business

Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

March 26, 2026

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

health

Dengue Alert: 16 Countries Warned

March 25, 2026

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted a new travel warning on March 23 that highlights dengue fever risks in 16 nations. This Level 1 notice is the lowest tier of CDC alerts, meaning travelers are advised to keep usual precautions but no need to cancel trips. Dengue is a

entertainment

Celebrities Rally in Hawaii After 2026 Floods

March 23, 2026

The March 2026 storms on Oahu’s North Shore sent waves of rain that flooded many homes, leaving thousands homeless. Although no lives were lost yet, the damage was severe and many families had to leave their houses behind. Local star Jason Momoa, who grew up in Honolulu and studied at the Univers

crime

Cash Moves: How a Lawyer Explained Big Withdrawals

March 20, 2026

The lawyer for the late financier spoke before Congress, saying his client needed large amounts of cash to keep many homes running. He mentioned houses in New York, Florida, New Mexico, Paris and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The money was used for things like repairs, daily supplies, gifts and fuel for

science

Risk of Chikungunya Returns to French Polynesia

March 18, 2026

The chikungunya virus has come back in some overseas areas of France and on the mainland, which worries health officials about a possible spread to French Polynesia. Scientists studied how people mix in the islands and found that certain patterns could let the virus travel more easily. For exa