In what she calls “Books Not Bans,” Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.
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Rescuers try to keep dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after a mass stranding
The area is the site of frequent strandings, which experts believe is due in part to its hook-like shape and extreme tidal fluctuations. Ten dolphins died in a mass stranding on Friday.
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Early in the hurricane season, an unusually strong storm moves through the Caribbean
Beryl strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Saturday as the storm makes its way through the southeast Caribbean. It is expected to become a major hurricane.
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Kentucky judge throws out Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban
Three Jewish women challenged Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban on the grounds that it infringed on their religious beliefs that life begins at birth, not conception.
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Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Famer nicknamed ‘Baby Bull,’ dies at 86
One of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors but limited by knee issues, he became Boston’s first designated hitter and credits his time as a DH for getting him enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
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Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left
Why Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., visited Israel this week, and how the visit underscores tensions among Democrats over the war in Gaza.
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Wow! These amazing drone’s-eye views of our world are up for best drone photo
Here’s a selection of finalists for the Siena Drone Photo Award competition of 2024: a wrestling match, an awesome bridge, a snow-covered village and pelicans!
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Supreme Court overturns opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that shielded Sacklers
Relatives of overdose victims felt uncertainty and frustration after the Supreme Court overturned a controversial settlement with Purdue. It could delay funds for communities battling addiction.
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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.
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In ‘Timid,’ there is bravery under the surface
Many assume that timidity — or its close cousin, shyness — is solely a negative trait. But longtime cartoonist Jonathan Todd shows this is not always the case in this semi-autobiographical tale.
