Man jailed for murder of girl, 9, as she played hula hoop in Lincolnshire street Deividas Skebas given minimum term of 25 years for killing Lilia Valutyte outside mother’s shop in Boston in July 2022 The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
RLCS Boston Major shatters all-time viewership record with 624K peak The first Rocket League tournament to cross the 500K viewers mark. Dot Esports · Feb 25
The Boston Globe calls off printing for the first time in 153 years — but why? Boston Globe's 153-year print run was halted for the first time due to a severe snowstorm. Record snowfall prevented staff from reaching the printing plant, forcing the cancellation of Tuesday's edition. This unprecedented event highlights the impact of extreme weather, even as digital news consumption rises. The Times of India · Feb 24
Winter storm hits US: 'Bomb cyclone' halts thousands of flights, triggers power outage — all you need to know A massive winter storm battered the northeastern United States on Monday, bringing airports to a near standstill, disrupting public transportation, forcing school closures and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The Times of India · Feb 24
Millions under road travel bans as blizzard conditions slam US north-east Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive two feet of snow, creating whiteout conditions The Guardian - US · Feb 23
Bomb Cyclone explained: Why this powerful winter storm is paralysing the US Heavy snow and strong winds are pushing across the northeastern United States as a powerful winter storm intensifies offshore. Forecasters say the system now meets the definition of a bomb cyclone after a rapid drop in central pressure over 24 hours. Blizzard warnings are in place for major cities along… The Times of India · Feb 23
Snowfall records reached in parts of the Northeast and thousands of flights canceled in blizzard conditions Over 600,000 customers were without power Monday afternoon The Independent UK · Feb 23
Weather tracker: Early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe South-western France could hit 25C, while a powerful Nor’easter is forecast to bring blizzards to Boston The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Are flights to New York cancelled? More than 5,300 plane journey within, into, or out of the US today have been delayed The Independent UK · Feb 23
Charity campaigner flies to America for 3,000-mile ‘tartan trek’ Craig Ferguson will walk from Los Angeles to Boston to raise funds for mental health charity SAMH. The Independent UK · Feb 22
UAE–US travel disrupted as Emirates and Etihad cancel flights amid east coast storm A powerful Nor'easter has caused significant disruptions to air travel between the UAE and the US East Coast. Emirates and Etihad have cancelled and rescheduled numerous flights to and from New York and Boston due to heavy snow and strong winds, impacting airport operations and creating hazardous travel conditions. The Times of India · Feb 22
East Coast blizzard: NYC sees 12,000 flights delayed as nor’easter expected to bring 18 inches of snow The storm's arrival comes as the icy remnants of a previous snowstorm are finally melting away The Independent UK · Feb 22
Reggae the seal uses rubber ducks for daily enrichment training at Boston aquarium A video of Reggae, a 33-year-old Atlantic harbor seal at the New England Aquarium, hugging and fetching a rubber duck has drawn attention on social media The Independent UK · Feb 20
How Many U.S. Cities Could Actually Host the Winter Olympics? Here’s a fun thought experiment as these Games draw to a close. Sports Illustrated · Feb 18
The Conversation · Feb 18 ICE arrest shines light on undocumented Irish population in Trump’s America The case of Seamus Culleton – who was detained by US immigration agents in Boston in September 2025 – is proving a diplomatic headache for the Irish government ahead of a visit to the White House on St Patrick’s Day.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 17 How to watch ‘56 Days’ online — stream erotic thriller from anywhere as Catherine Ryan Howard TV show hits 56 days is the steamy erotic thriller (soft porn?) that is sure to drive viewers wild. Here's how to watch ‘56 Days’ online and from anywhere if you're on the go.
Reason · Feb 17 Florida Embraces New Urbanist Mega-Developments Plus: Zohran Mamdani's rent rip-off hearings exclude public housing tenants, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is a "yes" on rent control, and the intersection of zoning and qualified immunity.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Renters rejoice! Market swings in their favor in nearly half of America’s largest cities Renters still face a tough market in some of America’s biggest cities, including Boston, Los Angeles and New York
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Air fares to US fall for World Cup 2026 – but domestic prices soar Exclusive: Flights from Europe to most host cities are cheaper than a year ago – and expert says ‘transatlantic fares could fall further’
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Founding father myths: Did George Washington really have wooden teeth? On this day 250 years ago, Washington would have been nearing the culmination of an almost year-long siege that effectively trapped an estimated 11,000 British troops and hundreds of loyalists
Frugal Gardening · Feb 15 Vertical Gardeners Warned: These Popular Plants Are Failing in Winter Conditions Winter does not politely test your vertical garden. It exposes weaknesses, punishes poor plant choices, and turns lush green walls into brittle tangles almost overnight. If you grow upward instead of outward, you face a different set of cold-weather challenges, and some of the most popular vertical plants simply cannot…
The Conversation · Feb 12 How far can teenage Kiwi running star Sam Ruthe go? What science and history tell us When New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe crossed the line to break the under-18 indoor mile world record last week at Boston University, he became the 11th fastest indoor miler of all time.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Raising Cane’s in Boston suing its landlord after eviction threat over chicken smells Raising Cane’s alleges its Boston landlord pressured it to waive an exclusivity clause to make room for Panda Express and issued an eviction notice when it refused
Reason · Feb 11 Boston Man With Pending Green Card Application Held in ICE Custody for 5 Months Seamus Culleton was detained despite being married to a U.S. citizen and having a work authorization permit. Now he’s asking the Irish government for help.
We Got This Covered · Feb 7 34-year-old high school imposter sentenced in Boston — she enrolled 3 times using aliases She went back to high school INTENTIONALLY.