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The Celtics-Heat injury report is chaotic
Following the Celtics-Heat injury report requires a lot of attention.
Jif peanut butter products recalled due to salmonella outbreak
Some Jif peanut butter products have been recalled due to a salmonella outbreak.
COVID-19 in Massachusetts: Latest developments
Get the latest COVID-19 related news updated throughout the day.
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Flames rip through Methuen home
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Review calls for "immediate improvement" in Boston schools
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
Gloucester to require beach parking reservations
The online reservation system is now open.
Boston researchers part of international monkeypox investigation
Boston Children's Hospital researchers are providing the WHO and CDC with detailed information on every case.
Brookline schools bring back mask mandate as COVID cases rise
Brookline students and teachers came back to school Monday with a COVID mask mandate back in place.
Helicopter crashes at Nashua airport
SkyEye video showed the helicopter on its side at the New Hampshire airport.
Charlestown company hopes their robot will encourage people to walk more
Piaggio Fast Forward is envisioning robots as a key to battling climate change.
Crypts of 2 U.S. presidents in basement of Quincy church
"Not many people can say they have presidential corpses as their office neighbors," Kelly Brotzman told WBZ-TV.
Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
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Shrewsbury couple urges teens to seek help after daughter's suicide
A Shrewsbury girl died by suicide at 16 years old. Now her family hopes her death can help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
State Representative wants schools to allow mental health days for students
A bill introduced before the pandemic would allow two excused absences for mental health days.
How social emotional learning builds skills to help kids improve their mental health
Students are learning strategies like breathing exercises to help them cope with their emotions.
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Belichick downplays Patriots' lack of offensive coordinator
Bill Belichick doesn't seem to be even slightly concerned.
Pats announce new jersey numbers
The new numbers are officially locked in for veteran additions to the Patriots' roster.
Red Sox sport Celtics jerseys after walk-off win
The Red Sox are showing support for their friends across town.
The Celtics-Heat injury report is chaotic
Following the Celtics-Heat injury report requires a lot of attention.
Franchy Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
Jayson Tatum vows to be better after rough Game 3 showing
Jayson Tatum had a rough night in Game 3 against the Heat, and promises to be better in Monday night's Game 4.
Celtics lose ugly in Game 3, Heat take 2-1 series lead in East Finals
Not a lot went right for the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and most of it was their own doing.
Revolution beat FC Cincinnati 3-2
The Revolution are unbeaten in their last four league matches.
Marcus Smart dramatically reenters Game 3 for Celtics
Marcus Smart knows how to make things dramatic.
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Flames rip through Methuen home
It appears half of the house was a total loss.
Gloucester beachgoers will need parking reservations starting Memorial Day weekend
Anyone driving to Gloucester will have to make an online reservation if they want to park at the city's popular beaches.
Projecting Mac Jones' improvement for year two
ESPN's Mike Reiss lays out two critical factors for Mac Jones' progression in his second NFL season.
How will Patriots offense operate in 2022?
ESPN's Mike Reiss sits down with Steve Burton to discuss the current and future state of the Patriots' offensive coaching staff.
WBZ News Update For May 23
NH helicopter crash; Brookline's new mask mandate; New Orange Line trains return
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Pfizer says 3 small COVID vaccine shots protect kids under 5
It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.
Brookline reinstates mask mandate for town buildings, public schools
Starting on Monday, the indoor mask mandate will return to town-owned buildings in Brookline.
COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
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Program helps kids resume school after mental health issues
The program is now being implemented nationwide and bridging a gap to get struggling kids to stay in school.
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.
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Boston Children’s Hospital researchers part of international investigation of monkeypox
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Pfizer says 3 small COVID vaccine shots protect kids under 5
It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.
Brookline reinstates mask mandate for town buildings, public schools
Starting on Monday, the indoor mask mandate will return to town-owned buildings in Brookline.
COVID cases are far higher than reported, Boston doctor says
What is causing the recent rise in cases? Dr. Daniel Kuritzkes joined WBZ-TV to discuss COVID-19.
Massachusetts reports 3,938 new COVID cases, positivity rate over 9.5%
It's the highest positivity rate since it was over 10% on January 25.
I-Team
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Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
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.
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"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
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.
Business News
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Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
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.
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.
Latest Stories
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Flames rip through Methuen home
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Review calls for "immediate improvement" in Boston schools
A new report from the state says Boston Public Schools are stuck in "entrenched" dysfunction.
Gloucester to require beach parking reservations
The online reservation system is now open.
Boston researchers part of international monkeypox investigation
Boston Children's Hospital researchers are providing the WHO and CDC with detailed information on every case.
Brookline schools bring back mask mandate as COVID cases rise
Brookline students and teachers came back to school Monday with a COVID mask mandate back in place.
Sports
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Belichick downplays Patriots' lack of offensive coordinator
Bill Belichick doesn't seem to be even slightly concerned.
Pats announce new jersey numbers
The new numbers are officially locked in for veteran additions to the Patriots' roster.
Red Sox sport Celtics jerseys after walk-off win
The Red Sox are showing support for their friends across town.
The Celtics-Heat injury report is chaotic
Following the Celtics-Heat injury report requires a lot of attention.
Franchy Cordero hits slam in 10th, surging Red Sox sweep Mariners
The Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.