RFK Jr. halts $500 million for mRNA vaccine research
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal government is calling off around $500 million worth of vaccine development projects that use mRNA technology.
The Trump administration has canceled $766 million awarded to Moderna to develop a vaccine against potential pandemic influenza viruses, including the H5N1 bird flu.
A Massachusetts farmer explains why eggs are hard to find, but meat is not.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about the safety of backyard bird feeders.
Tests show bird flu caused the death of a 21-year-old harbor seal at a zoo in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
A harbor seal at Buttonwood Zoo is believed to have died from bird flu.
A new CDC report shows an outbreak of bird flu among U.S. dairy and poultry workers, renewing concerns among dogwalkers and hikers in Massachusetts about how safe it is to be outdoors.
A new CDC report shows an outbreak of bird flu among U.S. dairy and poultry workers, renewing concerns among dogwalkers and hikers in Massachusetts about how safe it is to be outdoors. WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Farmers are looking to take the necessary precautions to protect the health of their flocks.
As the bird flu continues to spread in the U.S., Massachusetts farmers must protect their flocks. But due to the recent rise in the disease, growing and raising their own food on property is a tradition that may have to be put on hold. WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
As egg prices continue to climb, some grocery stores in Massachusetts are limiting how many customers can buy.
The combination of bird flu and inflation might drive up egg prices in Massachusetts by another 20% in 2025, according to experts. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Officials are investigating a pair of dead birds that may be connected to bird flu at a Massachusetts pond.
Two Canada geese found dead on the UMass Amherst campus recently have tested positive for bird flu.
Two Canada geese found dead on the UMass Amherst campus recently have tested positive for bird flu.
Health officials issued a warning after the death of dozens of birds in Plymouth.
Health officials issued a warning after the death of dozens of birds in Plymouth. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Dozens of geese and other birds died in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
A Boston diner owner says the price of eggs has doubled now that a shortage has impacted their supplier.
The H5N1 bird flu was found in a backyard flock in Vermont, the state's agricultural agency said Thursday.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A Newton woman's designs are being sold in the Patriots Pro Shop.
Snow this weekend is possible in Massachusetts as a winter storm targets much of the country.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to ban smoking on the sandy stretches of Hampton Beach.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.