FDA Puts Strict Limits On Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
The change is being made because of the risk of a rare and dangerous clotting condition.
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Biden Administration Phasing Out Incandescent Light Bulbs, Reversing Trump-Era Policy
The rule is an effective nail in the coffin for incandescent bulbs, which use a higher wattage than LED bulbs for the same amount of brightness.
Mysterious Liver Disease In Children: CDC Issues Advisory On Acute Hepatitis
An investigation continues into cases of acute hepatitis with unknown causes among children who had adenovirus infections.
Pink Full Moon Will Be In The Sky This Weekend
April's full moon will illuminate the sky this entire weekend, and while it's called the pink moon, it's not actually that color.
Amazon To Start Charging Sellers 5% Fuel, Inflation Surcharge
Amazon said Wednesday that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge.
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream Chain Getting A Makeover With New Look, Flavors
Baskin-Robbins is making some changes.
IKEA Will Pay You To Get Its Old Furniture Back
Ikea is making its Buy Back & Resell program permanent.
Free School Lunch May Be Coming To An End For Millions Of Kids
Lawmakers have not yet agreed to extend the pandemic waivers for free school meals.
You Can Now Order 4 More Free At-Home COVID Tests
Americans can now order a second set of free at-home Covid-19 rapid antigen tests from the federal government.
COVID Vaccine Authorization For Younger Children Delayed As FDA Postpones Meeting
Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a Covid-19 vaccine.
Local Researchers Able To Regrow Frog's Amputated Leg
Scientists at Harvard and Tufts were able to trigger the regrowth of a frog's amputated leg.
SAT Test Will Go All-Digital Starting In 2024
The SAT test taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024, the College Board announced.
COVID-19 Vaccinations Do Not Impair Fertility In Men Or Women, Study Finds
A new study adds to growing evidence that there is no connection between Covid-19 vaccinations and a reduced chance of conceiving.
'Sick To My Stomach': Dollar Tree Fanatics Protest New $1.25 Prices
Dollar Tree's recent decision to end $1 prices after 35 years and raise most items at stores to $1.25 has elicited an angry response.
Medicare Proposes To Cover Biogen's Controversial Alzheimer's Drug With Restrictions
Medicare has proposed covering the controversial and costly Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm only for those enrolled in qualifying clinical trials.
Bank Of America Slashing Fees For Overdrafts, Eliminating Charge For Bounced Checks
Fees for bounced checks or lacking enough money in your account could soon be a thing of the past.
Warning Issued About Fake COVID Tests: Here's How To Spot Them
The Federal Trade Commission is warning about fraudulent testing kits being sold online to desperate customers.
FAA Warns It May Be Forced To Delay Flights Because Of COVID
The FAA is warning more air travel headaches may be in store.
Tesla Recall Affects Nearly 500,000 Cars
Over 475,000 Tesla cars have been recalled due to technical defects that may increase the risk of accidents.
Cruises Should Be Avoided Regardless Of Vaccination Status, CDC Says
The agency bumped up the travel risk level for cruise travel from Level 3 to Level 4, indicating the risk for Covid-19 is "very high."
FDA Authorizes First Pill To Treat COVID-19
This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.
Moderna Says Current Booster Dose Is Effective Against Omicron Variant
Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its half-dose booster shot increased antibody levels against Omicron compared with the levels seen when a fully vaccinated person does not receive a booster.
Amtrak Cutting Service Due To Federal Vaccine Requirement
Amtrak service will likely be reduced next year as it complies with the upcoming vaccine requirement for federal workers.
Mix-And-Match J&J COVID Booster Raised Immune Response After Pfizer Vaccine, Study Finds
Using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a booster for people initially immunized with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine produces a strong immune response and may do more to elicit protection against severe disease, researchers reported.
CNN Fires Chris Cuomo For Helping His Brother Craft Defense Against Sexual Harassment Scandal
Chris Cuomo has been fired from CNN for his role in helping his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, craft his defense during a sexual harassment scandal, the network announced Saturday.
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Mary Skipper selected as next Boston Public Schools Superintendent
The Boston School Committee has selected Mary Skipper as the city's next superintendent.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
Teenagers rescue 15-year-old from drowning in Barnstable
A group of teenagers jumped into a river to save a boy from drowning.
Orange Line trains delayed after vandalism
The MBTA said there were delays Wednesday afternoon on the Orange Line after several trains were vandalized.
Massachusetts House approves bill to protect abortion access
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
Man sentenced to life after 2017 murder at Lawrence house party
A Boston man has been sentenced to life without parole in the murder of a Lawrence man.
Third person arrested in Cambridgeside Galleria shooting
On Wednesday, police arrested Zachary Buchheit, 18, of Somerville, in connection with the incident.
Driver of Red Line train that dragged man to death suspended
A spokesperson for the MBTA said the change from paid leave to unpaid leave is the result of a rules violation.
Beachgoers taking shark warnings seriously on Cape Cod
Tourists are being drawn to Cape Cod towns like Chatham because of the shark activity.
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Mary Skipper selected as next Boston Public Schools Superintendent
The Boston School Committee has selected Mary Skipper as the city's next superintendent.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
Teenagers rescue 15-year-old from drowning in Barnstable
A group of teenagers jumped into a river to save a boy from drowning.
Orange Line trains delayed after vandalism
The MBTA said there were delays Wednesday afternoon on the Orange Line after several trains were vandalized.
Massachusetts House approves bill to protect abortion access
The House approved the bill on a 136-17 vote. It now goes to the Senate.
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Massachusetts reports 1,529 new COVID cases, 17 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
Massachusetts reports 8 additional COVID deaths over 3 days, 1,319 new cases
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
Massachusetts reports 3,491 new COVID cases over 3 days, 9 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
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Cleanup complete at Chelsea hazardous debris pile
Efforts to clean up a toxic pile of debris in Chelsea are now complete.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
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Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
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Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
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.
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Red Sox beat Jays 6-5 in 10 to avoid three-game sweep
The Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Wednesday, avoiding a three-game sweep.
Reliever or Starter? Red Sox discussing Garrett Whitlock's role
The Red Sox need some help in the bullpen, and are discussing if Garrett Whitlock will return as a reliever or starter.
Nesmith planning on joining Celtics' Summer League roster
Aaron Nesmith will get another crack at lighting things up in Las Vegas this summer.
Celtics reportedly turned down Knicks trade for Alec Burks
The Knicks offered Alec Burks to the Celtics for the team's biggest TPE, but it sounds like Boston is setting its sights on someone bigger.
Celtics linked to T.J. Warren, Danilo Gallinari
The Celtics' offseason focus is beginning to take shape, with a pair of veteran free agents reportedly linked to the Eastern Conference champs.
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Stone Zoo announces birth of baby porcupette
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.