MBTA announces service changes, suspensions throughout May

communications A long list of closures will occur on the Red Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Mattapan Line and some rail lines. May will bring a host of changes to the MBTA’s maintenance and testing service. David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe Written by Darren Zullo April 19, 2026 | 11:20 am 3 minutes to read … Read more

The Trump Administration Is Killing The U.S. Forest Service So It Can Also Kill U.S. Forests

When you cross into National Forest land, you are greeted with a sign boasting that you are entering into a “Land of Many Uses.” This proclamation hints at a mild contradiction within the U.S. Forest Service’s management of the forestland covering over a third of the United States. Since its inception over a century ago, … Read more

Egypt Launches New Europe–Gulf Cargo Transit Service via Damietta Port

Egypt launched a new transit service to transport goods from Europe to the Gulf countries via the port of Damietta, according to a Ministry of Transport statement on Monday, March 30. The service will handle refrigerated and dry goods coming from Europe via the sea shipping line linking the port of Damietta to the city … Read more

Ohio airman Tyler Simmons among 6 service members killed in military aircraft refueling crash in Iraq

An Ohio Air National Guardsman with a “million dollar smile” has been identified as the first of six soldiers killed when an Air Force refueling plane crashed in Iraq. Technology. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, of Columbus, was aboard the ill-fated U.S. Air Force K-135 Stratotanker before it collided with another K-135 over “friendly airspace” as part … Read more

JD Vance attends dignified transfer for soldier Benjamin N. Pennington, the 7th US service member to die in Iran war

Vice President J.D. Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh American soldier to die in combat during the Iran War as his remains were returned to the United States on Monday evening. The dignified transfer, a formal event that honors U.S. service members killed in action, was conducted at … Read more

JD Vance attends dignified transfer for soldier Benjamin N. Pennington, the 7th US service member to die in Iran war

Vice President J.D. Vance joined the grieving family of a Kentucky man who was the seventh American soldier to die in combat during the Iran War as his remains were returned to the United States on Monday evening. The dignified transfer, a formal event that honors U.S. service members killed in action, was conducted at … Read more

Man shot, killed by Secret Service, local deputy outside of Mar-a-Lago, agency says

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — A man was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents early Sunday morning outside President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, according to the Secret Service. “On February 22, at approximately 1:30 a.m., U.S. Secret Service agents shot a man in his early 20s and a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) … Read more

CORI BROADUS AND FIANCÉ WAYNE DEUCE HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THEIR BABY GIRL

Cori Broadus and her fiancé, Wayne Deuce, laid their daughter, Codi Dreaux, to rest over the weekend. The couple were joined by loved ones as they gathered to honor Codi’s life during a memorial service held on Saturday, Feb. 7. Both Broadus and Deuce shared moments from the service on social media, offering a glimpse … Read more

2 tornadoes touched down in Plum Grove area of Liberty County during severe weather on Tuesday, National Weather Service confirms

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Two tornadoes touched down in Liberty County on Tuesday during severe weather, the National Weather Service confirmed. On Wednesday, the NWS told ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog that after checking damage in the Plum Grove area, it confirmed two tornadoes had touched down. Eyewitness News covered the severe weather live … Read more

Houston Fire Department and Texas A&M Forestry Service maintaining grass fire near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – The Houston Fire Department said it will continue to monitor the fire near the Addicks Reservoir that broke out Sunday morning. The fire is contained near I-10 and Eldridge Parkway, south of Bear Creek Park. Officials said there is no risk of this fire spreading and that it is currently 99% … Read more