The newest rail trail in Massachusetts officially opened in late June, offering a fresh 4-1/2 mile pathway to explore on foot, bike, scooter or wheelchair. The Twin Cities Rail Trail was built on top of the former Fitchburg and Worcester Railroad.
To codify Roe for all Americans, Congress would need to pass a law that would provide the same protections that Roe did. It would be binding for all states.
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a former public defender who rose to become a judge on a powerful federal appeals court, made history Thursday as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion had been indicated via a leaked draft opinion some weeks ago, but that doesn’t diminish the impact it will have.
Little did Liana know that John Cena would not only see her family's story, but go out of his way to provide a measure of comfort during a tragic and disorienting time.
Privacy is the foundation of many constitutional protections for our most important, sensitive and intimate activities. If the right to privacy is eroded, many of the rights may also be in danger.
Lizzo received criticism for a word included in her single “Grrrls,” which was seen as derogatory toward disabled people. Lizzo then removed the controversial lyric from her new song after a moving exchange with disabled fans.
Mysterious trucks lumbering down small town roads spraying poisonous pesticides onto yards, gardens, pets, and toys that children forgot to bring in for the night. If this sounds like a scary book, it is not.
Dogs aren’t just loving and loyal, they’re amazing. There are probably a few things about man’s best friend you didn’t know. Check out these 10 fascinating facts.
Using a maps app to plan a route, using a search engine and chatting online are ways that people share their personal data. But mobile devices share far more data than just what their users say or type.
Though most of us love summer, we take steps to avoid sunburn and overexposure to heat. Animals do not have the same choices, relying instead on the common sense actions of their owners to provide them with a safe, cool environment.
In the years after the assault weapons ban went into effect, the number of deaths from mass shootings fell, and the increase in the annual number of incidents slowed down.
If you live near the sea, make frequent trips to the beach, or are planning an island holiday this summer, chances are you’re getting more out of it than just enjoyment. It has long been thought sea frolicking has many health benefits.
From a Brooklyn school now graced with flowers, trees and a gazebo to a “little oasis of green space” in Philadelphia, US schoolyards are being transformed into green oases.
Medicare Advantage plans are endangering the lives of older adults and people with disabilities. The HHS Office of the Inspector General issued a report showing that these health plans are denying large amounts of care inappropriately.
The mass shootings at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas are stirring the national debate over guns. Many Americans are blaming the National Rifle Association for thwarting stronger gun laws.
It would have been easy for Eric Ste Marie to mistake the bobbing brown head in the Detroit River to be a muskrat, but curiosity drove him to chase it. It turns out, it was the first “straight-up river otter” to be seen in the Detroit River in over 100 years.
Despite opposition from a wide range of groups, including AARP, veterans, journalists, and animal welfare advocates, North Carolina lawmakers have overriden the governor’s veto of their ag-gag bill.
The U.S. women's national soccer team (USWNT) is the winningest women's soccer team on Earth. Yet, players on the women's team have continued to get paid thousands of dollars less than their male counterparts.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2018, paper and cardboard were the largest components of municipal solid waste in the United States with citizens throwing away a total of 67.4 million tons a year.
Central Park, New York City's 843-acre green lung created in 1858, is now a climate change laboratory that researchers hope will help parks nationwide become more resilient.
Commit to using language in ways that shed light. This is a time when we cannot afford to live in the fog of dishonesty. Our future depends on being able to turn and face what is, and to be honest about what we are going to do to survive.
People have driven their cars to the Ukrainian borders to pick up refugees, opening their homes up to host them; others are collecting medical equipment and sending it to those still in Ukraine.
A local grocery store chain is making a major commitment when it comes to combating climate change. Hannaford Supermarkets says it plans to be fully powered by renewable energy by 2024. That makes it the first large-scale supermarket to make the switch
Dogs hold great promise as a rapid screening method that, used with other measures such as rapid tests, can help stop COVID-19 spread and end the pandemic. Some of the dogs trained have already proved their abilities.
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