Cooling centers were open but few came. Are they the best way to deal with scorchers?
As the number of 90-degree days has steadily climbed in the area, the sparse use of the city-funded cooling centers illustrated the challenges for cities trying to help people withstand the heat — a serious health threat, particularly for the elderly.
Boston Teachers Union denounces classroom temperatures amid heat wave, calls for improvements to HVAC systems
Ninety degree days occurring earlier and more often. What does this say about climate change?
As the number of 90-degree days has steadily climbed in the area, the sparse use of the city-funded cooling centers illustrated the challenges for cities trying to help people withstand the heat — a serious health threat, particularly for the elderly.
Why does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine work against variants? A new study suggests an answer
The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, come from a 25-person study at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, which looked at immune responses to variants first discovered in Brazil, South Africa, Southern California, and the United Kingdom.
THE GREAT DIVIDE
Adrian Walker: Controversy over texts shouldn't overshadow need for more diversity at Boston Latin
Boston School Committee chair Alexandra Oliver-Dávila resigns over racially charged texts
A growing number of elected officials called for Oliver-Dávila’s resignation after she disparaged West Roxbury families in text message exchanges with another School Committee member.
Fenway crowd wanted to let the Astros hear it, but Houston had the last word against Red Sox
Red Sox starter Martín Pérez lasted just two innings, allowing six runs on six hits.
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