Weekend breaks in Germany or Austria For a couple of days in the heart of the action, Germany could be the perfect choice. Our perfect hotel for weekends is NH Collection Hamburg City, where you can explore Hamburg while if you’re planning to get away in early fall, NH Collection ...
Places that have many exposed surface areas, like buildings and pavement in cities, can be hotter than nearby rural areas. This is known as the “heat island” effect. These surfaces can get50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the air.Furthermore, heat islands can increase energy use, pu...
Flash flooding can occur if a dam or levee breaks. It can also happen within minutes or hours after heavy rainfall, especially if the storm is moving slowly. It’s more likely to affect areas where a lot of people live and work. That’s because the ground, which usually absorbs water, ...
Come November and December, a familiar fight breaks out in media circles: Is there a "war on Christmas," causing people to replace "Merry Christmas" with more neutral holiday greetings—and if there is, what does it mean? This modern political debate got its fuel and its name from a book...
People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks.”According to an article written for the New Jersey Historical Society by Special Collections Librarian Grace-...
Ken breaks down the latest developments on Debby — 2:45 p.m. Globe lead meteorologist Ken Mahan gives us an update on the status of Debby this afternoon. Afternoon update:#Debbyremnants push closer towards New England. Talking rain, flood risks, tornado threat, wind, and timing for all ha...