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Weekend heat likely to break records with low-mid 90s in the forecast
Seems a bit early in the season to be talking about "dangerous heat", but that is exactly the headline for this weekend.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
COVID-19 In Massachusetts: Latest Developments
Get the latest COVID-19 related news updated throughout the day.
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Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
Cambridge Housing Authority residents worried about lack of AC
The Cambridge Housing Authority now says air conditioning in a 19-story apartment building is expected to turn on Friday, after originally telling residents it would be weeks.
Wednesday's Child: 14-Year-Old Andrea
Andrea is an energetic girl who describes herself as outgoing and artistic.
Can I Get COVID Again? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
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Mental Health Is Health
Thursday is Mental Health Awareness Day
A day long effort by CBS Boston to shine a light on issues of mental health.
Mental health resources for depression, suicide prevention, substance abuse and more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and these organizations are available to help.
How To Talk To Your Teen About Mental Health
Dr. Mallika Marshall talks to Massachusetts General Hospital child psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten about questions you can ask your child if you're concerned about them and their behavior.
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Pivetta tosses 2-hitter, Red Sox beat Astros 5-1
Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Wednesday night.
If the Celtics want to steal Game 2 in Miami, they need Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play like stars
The Celtics are confident that they can bounce back in Game 2 against the Heat. They need their stars to be stars.
Don Sweeney doesn't have contract with Bruins for next season
Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't currently have a contract for next season.
Marcus Smart eyeing Game 2 return, but Celtics aren't expecting to have Al Horford back
Marcus Smart is looking to return in Game 2 against Miami, but the Celtics aren't counting on Al Horford being cleared for the game.
Patriots still without replacement for Josh McDaniels as offensive play-caller
According to the Patriots' coaching staff, the team still hasn't decided who will play the key role of offensive play-caller when the games do begin.
Patriots still haven't announced Ivan Fears' retirement
Ivan Fears was not present for any of the media sessions this week, indicating that his coaching career with the Patriots has indeed come to an end after 25 seasons.
Revs leading scorer Adam Buksa called to Poland National Team for UEFA Nations League action
Adam Buksa has been on fire for the New England Revolution this season, and will look to bring his hot streak overseas next month.
Bam Adebayo used Jaylen Brown's famous phrase after Heat beat Celtics in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
Let the war of words begin between the Heat and the Celtics.
Tatum, Brown accept blame for Celtics' collapse in Game 1 vs. Heat
Ime Udoka blamed Boston's third-quarter collapse on the team's star players, and there was no argument from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
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Next Weather: WBZ Forecast
Eric Fisher has an updated weather forecast.
Baby born at 22 weeks leaving Boston hospital after more than 200 days in NICU
The NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Police increasing Hampton Beach patrols after nearly 30 arrests
Police will be stepping up patrols on Hampton Beach this weekend with scorching heat in the forecast. WBZ-TV's Ken MacLeod reports.
Patient with monkeypox being treated at Boston hospital
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Monkeypox confirmed in Massachusetts; first US case identified in 2022
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
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Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Can I Get COVID Again? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Mental health resources for depression, suicide prevention, substance abuse and more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and these organizations are available to help.
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American Heritage Museum offers interactive history of war
At the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, the focus is not celebrating our conflicts but making sure we don't repeat the mistakes of the past.
It Happens Here: Roxbury's Dudley Greenhouse Gives Residents Chance To Grow Their Own Food
A major effort is underway to tackle food insecurity in Roxbury and the surrounding neighborhoods of Boston.
It Happens Here: Staff Dog Becoming Star Attraction At Taunton's Old Colony History Museum
Just south of Boston you can visit a museum that's almost 170 years old and has more than 13,000 items in their collection. But the star attraction at the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton is their dog, Jean Luc Barkard.
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Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Patient with monkeypox being treated at Boston hospital
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
MGH doctors provide update on monkeypox case
Health officials said the patient recently traveled to Canada.
I-Team: Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered at a community meeting to get answers about the cleanup of a pile of debris containing asbestos. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
How to find a mental health counselor
Knowing you could benefit from mental health help and getting it are two very different things. Finding a therapist or a counselor can be a tough process. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
I-Team
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Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
I-Team: Apartments Tested For Asbestos After Hazardous Material Dumped In Chelsea
Chelsea residents became concerned after learning the state Department of Transportation dumped a pile of construction material with asbestos in it outside their window.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
Business News
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
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Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
Sports
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Pivetta tosses 2-hitter, Red Sox beat Astros 5-1
Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Wednesday night.
If the Celtics want to steal Game 2 in Miami, they need Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play like stars
The Celtics are confident that they can bounce back in Game 2 against the Heat. They need their stars to be stars.
Don Sweeney doesn't have contract with Bruins for next season
Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't currently have a contract for next season.
Marcus Smart eyeing Game 2 return, but Celtics aren't expecting to have Al Horford back
Marcus Smart is looking to return in Game 2 against Miami, but the Celtics aren't counting on Al Horford being cleared for the game.
Patriots still without replacement for Josh McDaniels as offensive play-caller
According to the Patriots' coaching staff, the team still hasn't decided who will play the key role of offensive play-caller when the games do begin.