Memorial Day weekend is widely thought of as the unofficial start of the summer season in Massachusetts. The pilgrimage to Cape Cod from Boston and beyond begins, and the backyard barbeque season gets in full swing.

North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a recent launch ceremony, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to punish those found responsible, state media reported.

Central Pennsylvania residents can expect a chilly and unsettled Memorial Day weekend, with temperatures remaining well below seasonal averages and a chance of light rain showers, particularly in northeastern parts of the state.