Court says Trump administration wrong to end climate funds

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say.

A one-two punch of accelerated human-caused global warming and a supersized El Nino could make 2026 the hottest year on record.

Reader considers divulging the family secrets

A conflicted reader contemplates the moral and emotional consequences of exposing long-held family secrets in this thought-provoking piece from the August 5th edition.

State reaches deal with school bus driver in fatal incident

A plea agreement in Maine avoids jail time for a school bus driver involved in a fatal 2025 accident, reducing a manslaughter charge to a civil traffic violation.

Vaccine for Lyme disease on horizon

A promising new vaccine for Lyme disease is currently in development, offering renewed hope for preventing this tick-borne illness in the near future.

Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium

Alec Burleson delivered a historic performance, smashing three two-run homers to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling 13-7 comeback victory over the New York Yankees.