Boston City Council proposes new heat protections for workers
WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.
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Another day of summer in New England means another heat wave, and AC units can't keep up -- leaving repair workers in high demand.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
We are just about halfway through the month and currently on pace for one of the hottest and most humid Julys on record in Boston.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
With a heat emergency and air-quality alert throughout most of Massachusetts, everyone is trying to stay cool, but some the heat is more risky for some.
Massachusetts residents are looking for relief from the hot weather, but they can't find it at nearby beaches due to a high level of bacteria in the water. WBZ's Christina Hager reports.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
A new study from JAMA Cardiology finds that extreme heat from climate change poses higher risks to heart health.
More than a dozen elementary school students are recovering after suffering from heat-related illness at a track and field event earlier Friday.
Last summer, hundreds of millions of people were faced with triple-digit temperatures across the U.S. This year, it could happen again.
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
"One firefighter stated the heater was so hot it looked as if the basement was currently on fire," the police report said of the incident that left Joan Littlejohn and Glennwood Fowler dead.
WBZ-TV checked with the state and found out there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to hot classrooms in Massachusetts.
WBZ TV's Christina Hager reports.
College students in Boston were forced to find other ways to stay school during the city's heat emergency.
Temperatures climbed into the 90s across Massachusetts on Thursday and while many sought relief from the heat, others had no choice but to work through it.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
Students at Framingham schools were dismissed early Thursday morning due to the extreme heat.
WBZ TV's Beth Germano reports.
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There was a court hearing Monday on a gun law battle between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
On Sunday, Keion White had a monster game for the Patriots. On Monday, the NFL made him take a drug test.
The Professional Women's Hockey League team in Boston now has a nickname: The Boston Fleet.
There was a court hearing Monday on a gun law battle between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Gov. Chris Sununu rushed in to help a contestant who was choking on a lobster roll at a New Hampshire seafood festival eating contest.
There has been no measurable rain in Boston yet this month.
Elected officials, doctors and lawyers are among dozens of men fighting to keep their names private as customers of an alleged brothel.
Keion White can wreck an opposing team's gameplan and other takeaways from the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Bengals.
New research finds that parents should avoid interfering when it comes to their children's friendships.
High blood pressure doesn't only affect middle-aged or older adults. A new study finds a sizable number of young people have it too.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have designed a new artificial intelligence tool that goes beyond what other AI systems can achieve in cancer diagnosis.
The start of the new school year can be a tough time for some children. They may develop anxiety over getting used to new routines.
A judge approved the sale of five Massachusetts hospitals owned by Steward Health Care on Wednesday during a long-awaited bankruptcy hearing in Texas.
Weeks of I-Team investigations into the crisis at Blupoint Healthcare's three nursing homes in Massachusetts led to protesting workers finally getting paid.
Drivers who depend on their licenses to work, were suddenly notified that violations from decades ago now disqualify them from holding a CDL.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
During an interview on the Sunday edition of "Keller At Large," Massachusetts AFL-CIO president Chrissy Lynch talked about the state of labor in Massachusetts.
The political landscape is changing in New Hampshire, and it's because of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Rep. Lori Trahan said she's determined to keep two Steward Health Care-owned hospitals from closing as she called for more regulation.
Instead of changing the subject, former President Donald Trump has made support for the rioters a part of his campaign.
Donald Trump was threatening to pull out of the debate against Kamala Harris in a dispute over the rules.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
A pop-up yogurt shop in Dorchester is teaching teens about operating their own businesses while supporting the community.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
On Sunday, Keion White had a monster game for the Patriots. On Monday, the NFL made him take a drug test.
The Professional Women's Hockey League team in Boston now has a nickname: The Boston Fleet.
A so-called "Victory Monday" in Foxboro? Not on Jerod Mayo's watch.
Family and friends came together today at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Keion White can wreck an opposing team's gameplan and other takeaways from the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Bengals.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."
A battle over who gets to keep a pricey Tiffany engagement ring has made it to the highest court in Massachusetts.
A Massachusetts man whose wife has inspired his lottery picks for decades finally hit the jackpot.
A wildlife biologist says the new sighting of a Canada lynx in Vermont is "especially exciting."