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The Salem witch trials explained: How fear, fungus and panic led to the deaths of 19 innocent people

In the winter of 1692, a nine-year-old girl and her eleven-year-old cousin began having violent fits inside a parsonage in Salem Village, Massachusetts. They screamed, threw objects, contorted their bodies, complained of being bitten and pinched by invisible hands, and reported seeing spectral figures that no one else could see.…

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The Gun That Won the Revolution

The American Long Rifle was accurate at long distances, unlike British smoothbores.

Reason

NFL team's owner wants match in Scotland after Tartan Army takeover in US

BOSTON'S love affair with Scotland looks set to continue after reports emerged that the New England Patriots are interested in bringing an NFL…

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They laughed when a 23-year-old Bostonian set off to sell winter to the tropics in 1806: By 1833, Calcutta was paying Tudor today's $8.5 million for ice

A revolutionary trade in frozen water transformed colonial India's luxury. American merchant Frederic Tudor defied scepticism and financial ruin to ship New England ice to Calcutta. This feat, utilising advanced insulation and cutting techniques, brought chilled wines, ice cream, and medical relief to the wealthy, establishing Tudor as the 'Ice…

The Times of India

Life lesson of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Finish each day and be done with it. You have...' Timeless learning on achievements, work culture, relentlessness, passion, acceptance, hard work and success by American lecturer, poet, and essayist who began New England Transcendentalism

Life lesson of the day comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American lecturer, poet, essayist and leader of New England Transcendentalism. His quote encourages self-forgiveness, acceptance, hard work, passion, work culture, achievements and success. Emerson advised people to finish each day, learn from mistakes and begin again without carrying the…

The Economic Times

Native Americans Taught Colonists How To Fight—and To Live Without Kings

Unlike in Europe, native rulers had little formal authority; they had to persuade others to follow their ideas.

Reason

These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits

Four houses of worship in southern New England are examples of the estimated 1% of congregations in the U.S. that have endured since the nation’s founding in 1776

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Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

The Independent UK

‘I felt a vibration’: Resident describes powerful meteor explosion over Massachusetts

A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA.

Euronews

Unusually Fast 75,000 MPH Meteor Blasts Into Atmosphere, Triggering Sonic Boom Across Massachusetts

A meteor explosion over New England caused shockwaves mistaken for an earthquake, shaking homes and rattling residents.

International Business Times UK

Meteor explodes over New England, double boom jolt buildings Massachusetts, Rhode Island, claim reports. What we know so far

American Meteor Society program monitor Robert Lunsford said the group received dozens of reports from Delaware to Montreal with people either hearing the double boom.

The Economic Times

Mystery boom heard across New England sparks speculation

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The Independent UK

New England grid operator forecasts modest growth in electricity demand over next 10 years

ISO New England expects electricity use in Maine and New England to grow by about 9 percent over the next decade

The Independent UK

5 most snake-populated waters in New England

New England, a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New England boasts a wide range of water landscapes, including large reservoirs and meandering coastal rivers. These waters are not just playgrounds for visitors; they also offer crucial…

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‘I would have an absolute panic attack’: Riders forced to climb down Six Flags’ tallest roller coaster after it suddenly stops mid-loop

Six Flags New England just had a major roller coaster malfunction that left riders stranded mid-air, forcing them to climb down the tallest coaster in the park. The incident happened on April 24, when Superman the Ride suddenly stopped during its loop, leaving passengers stuck high above the ground. The…

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UKRAINIAN RESTORATION EXPERT BRINGS HISTORIC U.S. WINDOWS BACK TO LIFE USING FISH GLUE

When the bottom part of a window frame starts to rot in an old New England house, many contractors take the quickest route: they patch the cavity with epoxy resin or an acrylic insert. On the surface, everything looks neat, and the job can be finished in a few hours.…

The Guardian - UK

Widow’s Bay review – Matthew Rhys’ intoxicating comedy-horror is an absolute blast

Mare of Easttown meets Schitt’s Creek in this rich, wonderful and laugh-out-loud series, in which a put-upon mayor tries to turn a cursed New England island into a tourist hotspot

Bored Panda

50 Bold Murals By ‘The Color Wizard’ That Turn Streets And Buildings Into Art

Jared Goulette, better known as The Color Wizard, is a Maine-based mural artist originally from Vermont who studied at the Maine College of Art before building his career in Portland. Today, he works across Maine and throughout New England, creating large-scale murals for both public and private spaces. His work…

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The Independent UK

Furniture store promises to refund customers if two teams make NCAA title games

The business offered a similar deal if the Boston Red Sox won the World Series

Sports Illustrated

Why the Connecticut Sun's Move to Houston Has Raised Questions From WNBA World

The New England region will soon be without a W team.

Budget and the Bees

Tomato Sauce Recall Hits New England: Check Your Pantry for These Brands

Your quiet Tuesday night dinner plans might have a hidden danger lurking in the pantry. A major tomato sauce recall is currently sweeping across New England, affecting several popular brands you likely trust. This isn’t just a minor labeling error; it involves potential contamination that could pose a serious risk…

The Independent UK

The fleet of tiny pubs on wheels bringing a taste of Ireland to neighbourhoods this St. Patrick’s Day

The idea began during the COVID-19 lockdown

The Independent UK

Offshore wind project targeted by Trump administration starts sending power to the New England grid

An offshore wind project targeted by the Trump administration has begun sending power to New England’s electric grid

The Independent UK

Maine’s lobster haul declines for a fourth straight year after overfishing warnings

The southern New England lobster fishery has been declared depleted by regulators for years

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California, Hawaii and New England Are Seeing High Electricity Rates — Here’s Why

Here's a look at where electricity rates are rising and what's behind the increases.

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