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Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Seaport District
Sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that a woman was hurt Tuesday when a light pole fell on her while she was walking in Boston's Seaport District.
Live Updates: Hurricane Ian forecast to hit Florida as Category 3 storm
The storm is expected to make landfall in Venice, south of Tampa, on Wednesday evening, officials said.
Last flights from Tampa arrive at Logan Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian
Tampa International Airport will shut down at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
'Everyone is gone': Local man describes Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
A young Hingham man plans to ride out Hurricane Ian in Tampa, Florida.
Man charged with threatening crossing guard outside of Everett school
A man was arrested after police said he threatened a crossing guard outside of an Everett school.
Maine man convicted of 11 charges stemming from Capitol riot
A Maine man who joined rioters at the U.S. Capitol was convicted Tuesday of 11 charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers.
Pilot shortage contributing to ongoing travel headaches
The air travel industry faces a pilot shortage, with one flight school saying 700,000 pilots will be needed over the next decade.
Push for return of happy hour in Massachusetts comes from patrons, not bars
Patrons like the idea but the Massachusetts Restaurant Association says most restaurants don't want happy hour to come back.
I-Team's Call For Action gets man refund after thieves spend $6,000 on Airbnbs
A Merrimack man discovered thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on his credit card and the bank said he was responsible for it.
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Fall foliage search begins in New England: Where to go this weekend
The most important factor in getting a good foliage season is the weather conditions in the weeks leading up to and during the changeover.
I-Team's Call For Action gets man refund after thieves spend $6,000 on Airbnbs
A Merrimack man discovered thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on his credit card and the bank said he was responsible for it.
A closer look at Brian Hoyer's 11-game losing streak as starter
Brian Hoyer has lost his last 11 games as a starter. Here's how he did in those games.
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Cats evacuated from Florida shelters land in Massachusetts ahead of Hurricane Ian
Dozens of shelter cats in the path of Hurricane Ian have been brought to Massachusetts.
Plans for marijuana dispensary in Boston's North End met with opposition
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Next Weather: WBZ Update
Eric fisher has your latest forecast.
Last flights from Tampa and Fort Myers arrive at Logan Airport ahead of Hurricane Ian
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Boston's Seaport District
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
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Doctor recommends getting flu shot earlier, due to rise in cases
Doctors' offices across the state are being inundated with sick kids, with flu cases popping up earlier than usual.
Adults should be screened for anxiety, task force recommends
The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety.
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes but you may need to drink a lot of it to get that benefit.
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Red Sox outslug Orioles at Fenway Park
The Red Sox and Orioles played a slugfest at Fenway Park, with Boston coming out on top.
A closer look at Brian Hoyer's 11-game losing streak as starter
Brian Hoyer has lost his last 11 games as a starter. Here's how he did in those games.
Mac Jones getting second opinion from Nets' team doctor
Reports on Monday indicated that Mac Jones suffered a "pretty severe" high ankle sprain. The second-year quarterback wants to make sure.
Taking stock of Patriots' offense through three weeks
Three weeks into the real season, what have we learned?
Al Horford plans on playing in back to backs
Al Horford is 36 and is coming off the shortest offseason of his career. But he isn't going to let last season's heavy workload affect his playing time in the 2022-23 season.
Bruins honoring Zdeno Chara with ceremonial puck drop Oct. 22
As the longtime captain of the Boston Bruins, Zdeno Chara stood in for countless ceremonial puck drops. Now, he'll get his chance to be the honoree.
Matthew Slater not sugarcoating Pats' loss to Ravens
Matthew Slater isn't sugarcoating things after the team dropped to 1-2.
Matthew Slater has faith in "Axel" Hoyer at quarterback
We may get to know Brian Hoyer a lot better in the coming weeks, but on Monday, Matthew Slater brought an interesting fun fact to light about the backup QB: His first name isn't really Brian.
Orioles bash Red Sox 14-8 for sixth loss in a row
Boston dropped its season-high sixth consecutive game, one night after it was eliminated from postseason contention.
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Norwood's 200-year-old Winsmith Mill now a special shopping center
The Winsmith Mill Shops in Norwood is a 200-year-old building filled with local shops, artists and an underground music venue.
Roxbury's Madhouse Motors breaks barriers with custom motorcycle parts
Madhouse Motors in Roxbury is a home for motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world.
Fall River's Mee Sum Restaurant serves signature Chow Mein sandwich
It's been a fixture in Fall River for many, many years.
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Doctor recommends getting flu shot earlier, due to rise in cases
Doctors' offices across the state are being inundated with sick kids, with flu cases popping up earlier than usual.
Adults should be screened for anxiety, task force recommends
The US Preventive Services Task Force says for the first time that adults under the age of 65 should be screened for anxiety.
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes
Drinking tea could help reduce your chance of getting diabetes but you may need to drink a lot of it to get that benefit.
Why are you exhausted after a long day's work? Researchers discover a clue
Researchers found that doing mentally challenging tasks for more than six hours triggers a buildup of a particular molecule.
Doctors recommend COVID boosters for people 12 and up before Halloween
Getting the vaccine before Halloween will allow ample time to build immunity before cold and flu season hits.
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19 Massachusetts police officers off the job as result of the new law enforcement certification
The WBZ I-Team has learned 19 police officers are no longer certified to serve in Massachusetts because of a new effort to boost the public's trust in law enforcement.
Reported explosion at Northeastern investigated as possible hoax: I-Team sources
Sources tell WBZ-TV's I-Team that police are now investigating whether there was an explosion at all.
I-Team: Man hopes his case helps others erase old marijuana records
Advocates have criticized the courts for too often refusing to clear old marijuana charges.
I-Team: MBTA has a history of ignoring safety issues
"The MBTA is sitting on a time bomb," a rail safety expert told WBZ-TV.
I-Team: Active shooter training not required for Massachusetts schools
Districts need to have an emergency plan but they don't need to file it with the state.
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Keller @ Large: Truth test for TV ads in one of NH's congressional races
Jon Keller digs into the claims made by TV ads in the race between incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican nominee Karoline Leavitt.
Watch the complete Question 1 debate: The "Millionaire's Tax"
Question 1 on the Massachusetts statewide ballot this November deals with the so-called "Millionaire's Tax."
Keller: Should voters care about decline in debates before Election Day?
Election Day is less than two months away and more political candidates in Massachusetts are reluctant to debate.
Keller: DeSantis's Vineyard migrant stunt makes immigration crisis worse
Jon Keller says Florida's governor is exploiting migrants by sending them to the Vineyard to score cheap political points with the uninformed and easily frightened.
Keller @ Large: Difference between NH's Don Bolduc and Maggie Hassan is clear
What isn't clear is which way New Hampshire voters will swing at the ballot box.
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3 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts on closing list
Three Bed Bath & Beyond stores in Massachusetts are on a "store closings" list on the struggling retailer's website.
Child labor violations reported at New England restaurants
The Labor Department is highlighting child labor law violations it says it found at New England restaurants.
Regal Cinemas owner files for bankruptcy
The company is dealing with billions of dollars in debt and lower-than-expected attendance at screenings.
Some Boston hotels, restaurants, still desperate for workers as business returns
Despite the boom in business, some hotels and restaurants say they still cannot reach pre-pandemic staff levels.
Sam's Club raising membership prices
Add a Sam's Club membership to the list of subscriptions that are getting more expensive.
Offbeat
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Bright lights spotted over Mass. were satellites, not NASA mission
Some people reported seeing strange lights moving through the night sky.
3 New England corn mazes voted among America's best
What better way to spend a beautiful fall day than getting lost in a maze of corn for a few hours?
New England farmer grows pink pumpkins for a cure
A farmer in Maine is selling pink pumpkins for a good cause.
Seal finally leaves Beverly pond, crawls to police station in middle of night
"Shoebert" traveled through a parking lot and came to the side door of the police station at 2:30 a.m. Friday.
Sniffspot lets homeowners rent out backyard for dogs to use
For an hourly fee, homeowners can rent out their backyard to dogs look for a little leg room.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Live Updates: Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 3 on course for Florida
The storm on Tuesday battered Cuba with high winds and life-threatening storm surge, knocking out power to the island.
Woman hurt by falling light pole while walking in Seaport District
Sources told the WBZ-TV I-Team that a woman was hurt Tuesday when a light pole fell on her while she was walking in Boston's Seaport District.
Man charged with threatening crossing guard outside of Everett school
A man was arrested after police said he threatened a crossing guard outside of an Everett school.
Maine man convicted of 11 charges stemming from Capitol riot
A Maine man who joined rioters at the U.S. Capitol was convicted Tuesday of 11 charges including assaulting, resisting or impeding police officers.
'Everyone is gone': Local man describes Tampa ahead of Hurricane Ian
A young Hingham man plans to ride out Hurricane Ian in Tampa, Florida.
Sports
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Red Sox outslug Orioles at Fenway Park
The Red Sox and Orioles played a slugfest at Fenway Park, with Boston coming out on top.
A closer look at Brian Hoyer's 11-game losing streak as starter
Brian Hoyer has lost his last 11 games as a starter. Here's how he did in those games.
Mac Jones getting second opinion from Nets' team doctor
Reports on Monday indicated that Mac Jones suffered a "pretty severe" high ankle sprain. The second-year quarterback wants to make sure.
Taking stock of Patriots' offense through three weeks
Three weeks into the real season, what have we learned?
Al Horford plans on playing in back to backs
Al Horford is 36 and is coming off the shortest offseason of his career. But he isn't going to let last season's heavy workload affect his playing time in the 2022-23 season.