Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
Ten city pools in Boston are closed due to staffing or maintenance issues.
Ten city pools in Boston are closed due to staffing or maintenance issues. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
During this heat wave, 10 of the city's 18 public pools are closed.
New England is bracing for a heat wave, as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s on Thursday and Friday.
The city of Boston has declared a heat emergency and cooling centers will be open. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
Be prepared for severe thunderstorms and the potential for a few tornadoes Thursday afternoon and evening.
With another heat wave just days away, HVAC companies are being overwhelmed with service calls. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Boston EMS Chief Jim Hooley said more calls come in when the temperature goes above 90 degrees.
WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Across the city, residents were trying to beat the heat as temperatures approached 100 degrees. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
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From Acton to Falmouth to Boston, the seven-day heat wave saw a flurry of power outages. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Eversource crews worked feverishly after an outage left nearly about 20,000 people without power in Dorchester. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt spoke with people in Boston trying to stay cool.
With no immediate end in sight, Eversource is nicely asking neighbors to go easy. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
We're in the middle of a heat wave, so here is some heat-related advice for people who take medications.
Meteorologist Zack Green details a NEXT Weather Alert for extreme heat
Fire on Orange Line train; Heat Wave continues
WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports from Acton where 11,000 customers lost power.
The Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs series heats up tonight; the winner takes the series lead.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian protesters.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
Jurors in the Karen Read case could soon hear testimony from people who attended a Canton house party before John O'Keefe's death.
A large police force entered pro-Palestinian protesters' encampment on the MIT campus early Friday morning.
A massive sunspot pointed toward Earth could bring the northern lights to your backyard.
Author Colson Whitehead withdrew as speaker from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Commencement after the university called in police on pro-Palestinian student protestors.
Spirit Airlines says passengers involved in a fight on a plane that landed in Boston can no longer fly with them.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on how to treat a Baker's cyst that's causing her lots of pain.
The next time you hit the gym, you may want to think about the air you're breathing.
Working a night shift for even a short time could negatively impact your health and scientists are researching why.
Trying to be a "perfect" parent could be detrimental to both parents and children.
Massachusetts is paying millions to vendors in the migrant crisis with little oversight on how taxpayer money is being spent
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
Many residents say they really like Boston, but say the cost of living and high housing prices are taking a toll.
Despite an April revenue haul that exceeded forecasts, there is still anxiety on Beacon Hill about overall revenue shortfalls and economic uncertainty.
Surveys have found that support for Israel is "fairly consistent," regardless of campus protests.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine offers more than 300 acres of the largest public garden space in New England.
French-inspired home and garden shop Les Fleurs brings the look and feel of Europe to Andover.
John Francis Designs in North Chelmsford is part woodshop and part test kitchen, where one-of-a-kind ravioli molds are made.
David Standridge is the award-winning executive chef of The Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, a sea-to-table restaurant focusing on sustainable local seafood.
The Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth offers visitors the chance to explore more than 350 years of New Hampshire's history.
Part of the new era under Jerod Mayo is the issuing of jersey numbers right off the bat. And on Friday, the Patriots announced those numbers for their rookie draft class.
Jayson Tatum had some interesting comments after Boston's embarrassing Game 2 loss.
The Celtics were embarrassed by the Cavaliers in Game 2, thanks in large part to a lackluster -- and "unacceptable" -- defensive effort.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 on Thursday night to tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Glen Davis, better known as "Big Baby" during his basketball career, was sentenced to 40 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding the NBA's healthcare plan.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.