Why It Matters: Portland has been struggling. Portland used to be known as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. But in recent years, the city has been struggling with widespread fentanyl use on its streets, which has led to an increase in homeless encampments and crime. As many other…
Torrential downpours sparked dangerous flash floods in central Massachusetts on Monday evening, prompting officials in one city to evacuate residents and declare a state of emergency. Between six and nine inches of rain fell on Monday in northeastern Worcester County, where a flash flood warning was in affect until 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to the…
Shannon Cummings, 53, has tried to push forward after her husband, Larry, a college professor, died of Covid-19 in March 2020. She flew from her home in Michigan to Southern California to attend a Harry Styles concert with family members and friends. Twice a week, she meets with her group therapy classes. She started going…
Lisa Marie Presley, the singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis Presley, was taken to the hospital on Thursday after a medical emergency, according to her mother, Priscilla Presley. “She is now receiving the best care,” she said in a statement. “Please keep her and our family in your prayers. We feel the prayers from around…