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"This thing has mutated like crazy," said Dr. Robert Murphy, an infectious disease specialist with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "There's at least 30 mutations in the spike protein. This is like way more than any other variant."
More than 75% of kids and teenagers play video games, after a recent survey found most played even more during the pandemic. But a local addiction group is warning gamers not to get carried away.
New Hampshire health officials announced Monday the state would be participating in a program offering residents free at-home COVID tests.
A 28-year-old man died after a crash between his scooter and a Honda Accord in Norton on Monday night.
A Boston man allegedly mocked a fellow Red Line rider's COVID mask then pulled a knife and threatened to kill him.
Since Massachusetts is a hub for medical research, much of the surveillance around the COVID-19 Omicron variant is happening in the Boston area.
Previously, the CDC said people should get a booster if they are 50 and older, or 18 and older and living in long term care.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says it's going to take time, at least a couple of weeks, to get a clearer picture of whether the Omicron variant is more contagious, more dangerous, and more resistant to the vaccines.
Salem teenager Kylie DeCelle is worried for her family. Her dad and sister are intubated at Mass General after getting COVID.
You will be hard-pressed to find a more "heartwarming" lottery story than what recently happened to an Attleboro man.
A federal judge blocked President Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers.
With holiday plans in limbo, local South Africans have no choice but to cancel their flights and to wait it out.
The hypothermic turtles are taken in for treatment before being transported to warmer waters.
Dr. Susan Baur, an 81-year-old, formed a group affectionately called "Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage" to clean up ponds on Cape Cod.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says there is some optimism that the vaccines and boosters will still provide protection.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer and Jacob Wycoff have the latest headlines and weather forecast.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
Chef Tatiana Rosana showcased new dishes from the menus at Para Maria in the Seaport and Peregrine on Beacon Hill.
The replica of the Green Monster can be found behind an elementary school in Clinton, Maine. It comes complete with a little Citgo sign so players can take aim when they hit a home run.
The owner of Wishing Cup is using coffee to spark connections and grant some wishes along the way. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday night in a Super Bowl rematch.
A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday night against Seattle.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
A 25-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts.
A juror in Lindsay Clancy's trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday night in a Super Bowl rematch.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
A.J. Brown injured his right ankle in his New England Patriots debut Wednesday night against Seattle.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 6-4 on Wednesday night to take the series.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Tuesday night to end Boston's five-game win streak.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
