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Poison ivy is poised to be one of the big winners of a warming world

Rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels give the toxic vine the oomph it needs to grow earlier, bigger and itchier, scientists say.

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A brief history of ranked-choice voting measures

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Hurricane Lee to strike weather-worn New England after heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes

After days of torrential rain, flooding, sinkholes and tornadoes, New England is about to face Hurricane Lee

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Recent floods heighten concerns that New England dams may not be built for climate-induced storms

Flooding in Massachusetts that put several dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as New England is hit by stronger and wetter storms

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lee will bring heavy rain to already saturated areas of New England

Winds on Cape Cod could gust as high as 50 to 60 mph, forecasters said on Thursday. The area is now under a tropical storm warning.

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Maine and Atlantic Canada face flood warnings as Hurricane Lee heads north

Storm, which has already brought strong winds and heavy rain to Bermuda, is weakening in strength but expanding in size

The Guardian - US

Brickbat: Spiked

Milford, Massachusetts, police have charged Luis Loja-Caguana with keeping a disorderly home, gaming or betting, and keeping a place for registering bets. They've also charged Zoila Castro with selling liquor without permits. According to police, Loja-Caguana paved over the backyard at his home and installed two full volleyball courts. Police…

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Hurricane Lee live tracker: Hurricane watch issued in New England as flooding threat to Boston, New York

Forecasters warned of storm surge and tide leading to coastal and inland flooding in New York and Boston

The Independent UK

New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee

A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week

The Independent UK

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

The former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate says the country’s many challenges call for a younger generation or leaders to step up.

Chicago Sun-Times

New England braces for more rain after hourslong downpour left communities flooded and dams at risk

People in flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are cleaning up even as they brace for more rain Wednesday

The Independent UK

Which U.S. state is the healthiest? The answer might surprise you—and one coast fares better than the other

For those who enjoy a friendly battle between coasts, the East Coast won this one, with five of its states making the list, compared to only two on the West Coast.

Fortune

Heavy rain brings flash flooding in parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Heavy rainfall has flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with one city declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes, created sinkholes and stranded drivers

The Independent UK

Spicy food challenges have a long history. Have they become too extreme?

A tortilla chip maker’s decision to pull its extremely spicy product sold as a “One Chip Challenge” from store shelves following the death of a Massachusetts teen has renewed attention on the popularity — and risks — of similar dares marketed by brands and spread widely online

The Independent UK

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LOOK: Best photos from Eagles 25-20 win over Patriots in Week 1

We're looking at the top photos from the Philadelphia #Eagles 25-20 win over the New England Patriots in Week 1

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Chipping away at the 'epidemic of loneliness,' one new friendship at a time

A growing body of research shows loneliness has profound implications for physical and mental health. Some organizations in Massachusetts are trying to help people connect to lessen those affects.

The Independent UK

Chris Evans ‘marries Alba Baptista’ in intimate, at-home ceremony

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, John Krasinski, and Emily Blunt among guests at wedding

The Times of India

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista's wedding news leaves fans 'heart-broken' and 'emotional'

Captain America star Chris Evans is off the market! The Marvel star tied the knot with Portuguese actor Alba Baptista in a secret ceremony on Saturday at a private estate in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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Maker of the spicy 'One Chip Challenge' pulls product from store shelves

The maker of the extremely spicy chip said it is working to recall the product as Massachusetts authorities probe the death of a teen whose family said the challenge was a contributing factor.

The Independent UK

Massachusetts investigates teen's death as company pulls spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves

The maker of an extremely spicy tortilla chip says it is working to remove the product from stores as Massachusetts authorities investigate the death of a teen whose family pointed to the One Chip Challenge popularized as a dare on social media as a contributing factor

The Independent UK

Company pulls spicy One Chip Challenge from store shelves as Massachusetts investigates teen's death

Authorities are raising the alarm about a social media challenge in which people eat extremely spicy chips and attempt to avoid eating or drinking anything for as long as possible

The Independent UK

Governor activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants

The Guardian - US

US cardinal, 93, not fit to stand trial over sexual abuse charges, judge rules

Massachusetts judge finds Theodore McCarrick, charged with molesting boy, 16, in 1974, not competent to stand trial due to dementia

The Independent UK

‘Lady of the Dunes’ killer identified after nearly 50 years

Guy Rockwell Muldavin, who died in 2002, married Ruth Marie Terry just a few a months before her mutilated body was found on a Cape Cod beach in 1974

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 292 fighter pay: Zhang Weili, Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling top disclosed list – in that order

Check out the disclosed UFC 292 pay for Zhang Weili, Sean O'Malley, and Aljamain Sterling, per the Massachusetts athletic commission.

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