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New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
A Dartmouth man is facing several charges after a massive explosion at a home was determined to have been caused by fireworks.
A 70-year-old man was killed in an apparent fireworks accident on July 4th in Wareham, Massachusetts.
A 70-year-old man was killed in an apparent fireworks accident on July 4th in Wareham, Massachusetts.
It was a stunning birthday bash for America as Boston held its annual July 4th fireworks with the Boston Pops and other special guests.
It was a mad dash to the Hatch Shell on July 4th as people rushed to claim their space for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
People began lining up at 7 a.m. to secure a spot near the annual Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell in Boston.
While July 4th can be a joyful time for humans, it can be a weekend of terror for some dogs.
While July 4th can be a joyful time for humans, it can be a weekend of terror for some dogs. The days leading up to the holiday, and the week that follows, can be an especially busy time for volunteers at Missing Dogs Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Two people were hurt in a fireworks explosion in Massachusetts Wednesday afternoon.
Thousands of people will descend on Boston this weekend for the 4th of July with preps and celebrations already beginning in the city. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Two people were injured in a fireworks explosion at a country club on Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Wednesday. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Boston isn't the only place to find 4th of July fireworks in Massachusetts in 2025.
Hundreds of thousands of people packed the Esplanade Thursday to take in this year's July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Ahead of July 4, here are the states where fireworks sales are legal, where they're illegal and where various restrictions apply.
The 4th of July fireworks celebration in Marblehead is canceled after the fireworks barge caught fire overnight. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Fireworks can make dogs feel anxious and scared. Veterinarians from around the country explain why and share advice for protecting your pets and keeping them calm on the Fourth of July.
The 4th of July means fireworks and there are several displays in Massachusetts this week.
The Boston Pops held their rehearsal at the Hatch Shell Wednesday night ahead of the big 4th of July fireworks show on Thursday.
Massachusetts is the only state in the country where it's illegal to sell, use or have fireworks as a private citizen. The law has been on the books since 1943.
The 4th of July festivities have already begun in Boston with a firework show in Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday. WBZ's Juli McDonald reports.
In addition to the last weekend of Pride Month, communities in Massachusetts are celebrating Homecoming Day and getting a head start on July 4 with some fireworks!
In addition to the last weekend of Pride Month, communities in Massachusetts are celebrating Homecoming Day and getting a head start on July 4 with some fireworks!
The founder of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular has been honored with a statue on the Esplanade.
A pyrotechnics company has been suspended after unexploded fireworks shells washed up on a Martha's Vineyard beach.
Toxic algae endangered Chilmark Pond on Martha's Vineyard. Here's what the community did to save it.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Cape Cod is just weeks away from the summer season which means rentals, beaches, and traffic. Is the Cape ready for it?
Tutor Intelligence in Watertown is a kind of kindergarten for robots.
Mon Kou, a Chinese Polynesian restaurant on Route 1 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is closing next month after 55 years in business.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Cape Cod is just weeks away from the summer season which means rentals, beaches, and traffic. Is the Cape ready for it?
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of young people in Greater Boston plan to pack up and move in the near future.
Two young men pleaded guilty Friday to their roles in an explosion at Harvard Medical School last year.
Mon Kou, a Chinese Polynesian restaurant on Route 1 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is closing next month after 55 years in business.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
The New England Patriots selected offensive tackle Caleb Lomu from Utah with the 28th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The 2026 NFL Draft got underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 10 total selections over three days.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.