Researchers Find 'Elite Sleepers' May Be Protected Against Brain Disorders

Researchers have found that so-called "elite sleepers" also appear to be protected against brain disorders, like Alzheimer's disease.

• Mar 16, 2022

Tufts Researchers May Have Found New, More Efficient Lyme Disease Test

Researchers at the Tufts University School of Medicine may have found a better way to track Lyme disease.

• Mar 16, 2022

23 Yorkie Mixes, Some Rescued From Backyard Shed, Going Up For Adoption With MSPCA

The MSPCA is looking for potential adopters after taking in 23 Yorkie-Chihuahua mixes from a home in Worcester County.

• Mar 16, 2022

Norwood Man Allegedly Posed As Police Officer While Soliciting Woman For Sex On Mass And Cass

A Norwood man is accused of posing as a police officer and soliciting a woman for sex at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston.

• Mar 16, 2022

Some Say It Would Be A Relief Not To 'Spring Forward' Every Year

UMass Memorial psychology professor Dr. Anthony Rothschild said the biannual shift can have negative impacts on your health.

• Mar 16, 2022

Brookline High School Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest Racist Incidents

There was a walkout at Brookline High School late Wednesday morning to protest racists incidents there.

• Mar 16, 2022

Massachusetts Reports 725 New COVID Cases, 14 Additional Deaths

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 725 new confirmed COVID cases on Wednesday.

• Mar 16, 2022

Teacher, 17-Year-Old Student Shot Outside TechBoston Academy In Dorchester

There are no classes at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester Wednesday, a day after a teacher and a student were shot there. Police are still searching for the suspect.

• Mar 16, 2022

Mayor Wu Talks With Hillary Clinton About Vaccine Mandate Protests Outside Home: 'I Sleep Well At Night'

Wu opened up to Clinton in a new podcast about the backlash to her COVID vaccine mandate for city employees.

• Mar 16, 2022

Maine Students Steer School Bus To Safety After Driver Collapses

A group of Maine middle and high school students grabbed the wheel of their school bus Monday morning when their driver suffered a fatal medical condition.

• Mar 16, 2022

Cambridge Shelter Helps Residents In Need Dress For Success With Clothing Exchange Program

A Cambridge shelter is helping people who come across tough times get back on their feet.

• Mar 16, 2022

Wednesday's Child: Siblings Nikira And Nacari

Nikira and Nacari are siblings who are looking forward to finding their forever home together.

• Mar 16, 2022

College Student From New Hampshire Driving Ukrainian Refugees To Safety In Poland

Each day, Rebecca Connelly and her friend shuttle several cars of Ukrainian refugees from the border to safety in Krakow.

• Mar 15, 2022

Russian Ship Turned Away From Maine Port

A Russian vessel carrying 8,000 tons of a petroleum-derived product was denied a request to dock at the easternmost tip of the U.S.

• Mar 15, 2022

US Senate Passes Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

The United States Senate has passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, Sen. Ed Markey announced Tuesday afternoon.

• Mar 15, 2022

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