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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.
The freezing cold temperatures that iced out ponds over the last few weeks is good news for some boaters in Massachusetts.
The driver accused of killing an art collector and his dog in a hit-and-run in Boston last month has been declared incompetent to stand trial at this time.
Stefon Diggs made a brief appearance in court in Dedham, Massachusetts Friday to face criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his personal chef.
City leaders in Salem, Massachusetts are considering increasing the fines for property owners who don't clear sidewalks after a snowstorm.
An igloo has popped up in the backyard of a South Boston property and it's taking the neighborhood and internet by storm.
Stefon Diggs made a brief appearance in court in Dedham Friday to face criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his personal chef.
The driver accused of killing an art collector and his dog in a hit-and-run in Boston last month has been declared incompetent to stand trial at this time.
A retired Gloucester firefighter has died after being struck by a police cruiser in Lowell last Thursday.
City leaders in Salem, Massachusetts are considering increasing the fines for property owners who don't clear sidewalks after a snowstorm.
An igloo has popped up in the backyard of a South Boston property and it's taking the neighborhood and internet by storm.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
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.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
After I-Team reports about a Foxboro woman's frustration with her GE gas range, the company has agreed to give her a refund.
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.
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.
Two more movie theater chains are closing locations in Massachusetts. Experts say megaplexes need to make major changes.
The Neiman Marcus store at Copley Place in Boston is closing, Saks Global announced.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
The Kowloon is coming to Revere Beach.
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
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.
Stefon Diggs made a brief appearance in court in Dedham, Massachusetts Friday to face criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted his personal chef.
Payton Pritchard scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Chicago Bulls 124-105 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.
A close family friend tells CBS News about the Olympic dream Team USA skater Maxim Naumov shared with his parents, and how "he did it."
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Head coach Mike Vrabel held his final news conference of the season at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday.
Raising Cane's claims a Boston landlord has threatened to evict one of its locations in the Back Bay because the restaurant "smells like chicken fingers."
A tegu lizard was found buried beneath the snow in Providence, Rhode Island.
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.