Expect a southerly wind flow today, resulting in mild temperatures across southern New England. Clouds will persist throughout the afternoon with occasional breaks of sunshine to slightly increase temperatures, although the low sun angle will limit the extent of the increase. On the other hand, northern New England will experience cooler temperatures, with snow in …
Off-year elections on Tuesday witnessed significant victories for Democrats, including a pro-abortion-rights referendum in Ohio and a blue state legislature in Virginia. But several less high-profile outcomes are also worth noting. Here are five results from Tuesday’s races that may have flown under your radar: History was made as Danica Roem, the first transgender person …
How Ozempic, a Diabetes Medication, Could Help Curb Appetites for Alcohol and Other Vices Many Americans who take the popular drug Ozempic have reported surprising side effects: they no longer desire alcohol, have stopped gambling, and find their favorite foods unappealing. Ozempic, an injectable medication approved for diabetes treatment, has gained recognition for its ability …
Calling Lee a “large hurricane,” forecasters at the National Hurricane Center said little change is expected in its strength but it is “expected to remain large and dangerous for the next couple of days.” Image courtesy NOAA Sept. 14 (UPI) — The outer rain bands of Hurricane Lee began approaching southeastern New England Friday afternoon, …
Hurricane Lee is expected to remain a large and dangerous storm into the weekend, as forecasted by the National Hurricane Center. On Wednesday night, they issued hurricane and tropical storm watches for parts of coastal New England and Atlantic Canada. Take a look at the image below for a visual representation of the storm: Sept. …
Accessing the least-crowded section of New York’s Lido Beach requires either money or insider knowledge. Anyone staying at one of the hotels on the beach can walk through the lobby, and those living in the adjoining town can waltz in through a separate gate using a residents-only electronic access code. Everyone else, though, has to …
Gabe Amo, a former White House aide, emerged as the winner in a competitive Democratic primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District special election on Tuesday. Amo surpassed numerous fellow candidates to advance to the November general election in the heavily Democratic state. If elected, Amo, who grew up in Pawtucket as the son of …
Millions of Americans are forsaking their church affiliations, leading to assumptions that the country will become increasingly secular and liberal. This trend mirrors what occurred in Northern and Western Europe in the 1960s, where the abandonment of traditional churches led to the rise of secularism and liberal values. Similarly, in the traditionally Catholic Northeast, a …
In a rare occurrence of a congressional opening and highly influential Democratic primaries, Rhode Island is hosting a special primary election on Tuesday, featuring a progressive candidate against three competitors who would break new demographic ground in Congress. The primary is for the seat formerly held by former Rep. David Cicilline, a strong proponent of …
1/2 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is visiting China and is set to arrive in Beijing Sunday just as a long-standing bilateral technology between the two countries is set to expire. File Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI | License Photo Aug. 26 (UPI) — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is visiting China this weekend, …