Beekeeping Has Become Popular In Boston Thanks To Pandemic
The Best Bee Company is helping Boston become home to even more bees.
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I-Team: More Than A Million Bees Left In Truck For Weeks At Shipping Facility
More than a million bees were left on a hot UPS truck for weeks. By the time a beekeeper was called, most of them were dead.
Wild Bee Species Critical To Pollination In New England Are On The Decline
They're critical to pollinating everything from blueberries to apples in New England.
Scientists Say Bees Can Do Basic Math
Some researchers believe that honeybees can add and subtract if trained to do so.
Eye On Education: Beekeeping Class Creating A Buzz At Local High School
Bees are crucial to our well-being, and at one local high school, hands-on beekeeping is an important part of the science curriculum.
Keller @ Large: Bees And Animals Have the Upper Hand On Us
From bees to bunnies and coyotes, Jon says the critters have the upper hand and there is little we can do about it.
NH Tree Worker Stung Hundreds Of Times After Disturbing Bees
Two people were hospitalized Thursday morning when thousands of aggravated bees swarmed them at a New Hampshire home.
Thousands Of Bees Find Home In Portsmouth Market Square
On Monday, Market Square filled with tens of thousands of bees, and some were still there on Wednesday.
Car Carrying Boxes Of Bees In Head-On Crash After Driver Stung
Several people were hurt or stung after a car full of bees crashed in the Berkshires.
2 Women Attacked By Swarm Of Bees
Two North Shore women are recovering after they were attacked by a swarm of bees and stung dozens of times while out on a hike.
Mass. Environment Group Warns: No Bees Means No Food
A group called Environment Massachusetts is trying to increase public awareness about the plight of the bee.
Beekeepers Say State Is Not Doing Enough To Limit Harmful Pesticides
Some Massachusetts beekeepers are buzzing mad, charging that the state is not doing enough to limit pesticides that can kill bees.
Boston Researchers Train Bees To Detect Diabetes
The students are hoping to use this research on bees to look for other diseases that can be detected on a person's breath like tuberculosis and cancer.
Spring Training Buzz: Red Sox-Yankees Game Delayed By Bees
A spring training game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees created a buzz.
Local Beekeepers Say Mosquito Spraying Also Wiping Out Bees
Spraying designed to decrease the mosquito population is also wiping out bees.
Study: Pesticide Likely To Blame For Drop In Honey Bee Population
Honeybees are a critical part of our food supply, but they're disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Alex Lu of Harvard, though, believes he's solved the mystery.
'Urban' Beekeeping Becoming Popular In Boston Area
Urban beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby in the Boston area.
Gardening With Gutner: The Importance Of Bee Pollination
This week on Gardening With Gutner, Todd traveled to Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro, MA, where he met with bee keeper Andrew Reseska.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Baker signs sports betting bill into law
The governor said he looks forward to the law being implemented "over the next several months."
I-Team: Son of MBTA Police Chief arrested for Everett murder
Brian Green is charged with murder in the shooting death of Jarmahl Stutson in Everett.
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Massachusetts renters warned about apartment scams
It's a growing trend that the Better Business Bureau expects to get worse when college students return in September.
Teen injured in Montreal drive-by shooting released from hospital
After three months of medical and rehabilitation treatment dedicated to helping Sandrick Jorcelin get better, he's finally home.
Bristol County's Cold Case Unit has a new missing person project
The Bristol County District Attorney is making a new push to find people who have vanished.
Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Short walk after eating can reduce diabetes risk, researchers say
A two-to-five minute walk after eating can reduce your chance of developing diabetes, researchers say.
Edaville theme park "no longer for sale"
Edaville is off the market, the family theme park and railroad in Carver announced.
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Baker signs sports betting bill into law
The governor said he looks forward to the law being implemented "over the next several months."
I-Team: Son of MBTA Police Chief arrested for Everett murder
Brian Green is charged with murder in the shooting death of Jarmahl Stutson in Everett.
Police searching I-93 for evidence in deaths of mother, 2 young sons
Police investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and her two young sons are searching a large area of Route 93 in New Hampshire for evidence.
Massachusetts renters warned about apartment scams
It's a growing trend that the Better Business Bureau expects to get worse when college students return in September.
Teen injured in Montreal drive-by shooting released from hospital
After three months of medical and rehabilitation treatment dedicated to helping Sandrick Jorcelin get better, he's finally home.
Health
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Short walk after eating can reduce diabetes risk, researchers say
A two-to-five minute walk after eating can reduce your chance of developing diabetes, researchers say.
Study: Being married, educated can help men live longer
A study finds men who are married or have a college degree could live longer than women with a high school diploma.
Kids may have secret weapon in fighting off COVID
Children tend to experience milder symptoms of COVID compared to adults and it could be due to their noses.
Only Lyme disease vaccine in development goes to Phase 3 trial
The only Lyme vaccine previously marketed in the US was discontinued in 2002.
2 common viruses could trigger Alzheimer's disease, researchers say
The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles may help re-awaken the herpes virus and could trigger the onset of Alzheimer's.
I-Team
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I-Team: Son of MBTA Police Chief arrested for Everett murder
Brian Green is charged with murder in the shooting death of Jarmahl Stutson in Everett.
I-Team: Expert says MBTA "very close" to federal takeover
A rail safety expert told WBZ-TV a federal takeover of the MBTA could be right around the corner.
I-Team: Transportation expert blames management for Orange Line shutdown
The I-Team talked to experts who say the T should have been doing maintenance all along.
I-Team: Driver in I-495 standoff linked to stolen police uniforms
Investigators believe some of his uniform and equipment was stolen from a police supply store.
I-Team: Former head of Massachusetts Veterans' Services back on state payroll
Francisco Urena, who resigned in the wake of deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, is back on the state payroll.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Ads blaming Dems for inflation are only half-truths
With midterms approaching, inflation is politically toxic.
Keller: In race to replace Maura Healey, it may come down to ads
Three Democratic candidates are all trying to lay claim to the Healey brand.
Keller @ Large: The Trump of 2016 returns to Washington
Trump returned to the 2016 candidate with red-meat rhetoric on issues like crime, immigration and the 2nd Amendment.
Keller: The struggles of gay politicians in Washington, D.C.
Dover native James Kirchick recently published the book "Secret City: The History of Gay Washington," which looks at the struggles of gay people active in politics and the government.
Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Business News
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Amazon to buy Roomba-inventor iRobot for $1.7 billion
The Bedford company was founded in 1990.
Wayfair struggling to keep shoppers gained at start of pandemic
Inflation has tapped out many shoppers who are slowing their spending on furniture.
These stores are lowering prices to attract inflation-weary shoppers
A glimmer of relief is emerging at the checkout aisle: the return of discounts.
Trader Joe's workers approve union drive in Hadley
It's the first Trader Joe's in the country with an employees union.
Walmart is slashing prices on clothing and other items
Walmart's move could prompt rivals to also bring down prices.
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.
Sports
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Ty Law wants Rodney Harrison, Willie McGinest in Hall of Fame
Ty Law has some strong feelings about Rodney Harrison and Willie McGinest belonging in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Kevin Durant sees Celtics as a "desired landing spot"
The Celtics are on Kevin Durant's list of preferred destinations.
Nets asked Celtics for Tatum and Brown in trade for Durant
The Brooklyn Nets are asking for a lot in return for Kevin Durant, as they should. But they're taking things a little too far in their discussions with the Boston Celtics.
Brady, Bucs lose another center to injury at practice
Tom Brady was already without his starting center for a while. Now he may be without his starting center's backup, too.
Sweeney gives update on Pastrnak contract talks
On Wednesday, general manager Don Sweeney spoke to the media and provided an update of sorts on the status of a potential deal with David Pastrnak.
Offbeat
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Bear activity closes another New Hampshire campground
Another campground in New Hampshire's White Mountains is being shut down because of bears.
PHOTOS: Zoo jaguar keeps cool with frozen meat treat
Workers at the Stone Zoo had to get creative to cool off Seymour the jaguar.
Model rocket accident sparks fire at Topsfield athletic field
A family using model rockets accidentally sparked a two-acre fire in Topsfield.
Video shows hammerhead shark feeding right off Nantucket beach
It was a surprising sight for beachgoers on Nantucket.
WATCH: Dust devil tears up tent on Bourne softball field
A dust devil sent players on a Bourne softball field running for cover on Sunday. Here's how they form.