Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3

Mast snaps aboard historic Maine schooner, killing 1 and injuring 3

Officials say the top portion of a mast snapped and toppled on a historic excursion vessel, killing one person and injuring others aboard the Grace Bailey schooner off the coast of Maine October 9, 2023, 2:40 PM ET • 3 min read ROCKLAND, Maine — The main mast of a historic excursion vessel splintered and … Read more

Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick

Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick

Like every parent, I know how hard it is to care for a sick kid. It involves a heady mix of emotions: fear, love, confusion, concern and sadness. And when your child is ill, the last thing you need is to be overwhelmed by conflicting information or unsolicited advice. You just want them to get … Read more

Phoenix sweltered from heat that will break record for US cities

Phoenix sweltered from heat that will break record for US cities

PHOENIX (AP) — A dangerous 19th straight day of scorching heat in Phoenix set a record for U.S. cities Tuesday, confined many residents to air-conditioned safety and turned the usually vibrant metropolis into a ghost town. The city’s record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across … Read more

How extreme heat takes a toll on the mind and body, according to experts

How extreme heat takes a toll on the mind and body, according to experts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Southwestern U.S. is bracing for another week of blistering temperatures, with forecasters on Monday extending an excessive heat warning through the weekend for Arizona’s most populated area, and alerting residents in parts of Nevada and New Mexico to stay indoors. The metro Phoenix area is on track to tie or to … Read more