OSHA COVID Vaccine Mandate For Companies With 100+ Employees To Begin Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly.
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I-Team: Company Involved In Fatal Construction Accident Fined For Past Violations
Two employees of Atlantic Coast Utilities LLC died at a construction site in Boston Wednesday.
Target Fined $227,000 For Blocked Emergency Exits At 2 Massachusetts Stores
Target is facing a steep fine for blocked emergency exits at two stores in Massachusetts.
Man Dies While Working In Emerson Hospital Crawl Space
A man died Wednesday morning while working in a crawl space at Emerson Hospital in Concord.
OSHA Cites Atlantic Drain For 18 Violations In Trench Collapse Deaths
OSHA found that the company, Atlantic Drain Service Co. Inc., violated 18 regulations--including not guarding the trench and not providing safety training to employees.
Worker Dies In Duxbury Construction Accident
A worker was killed Saturday on a construction site in Duxbury.
Seafood Company Had History Of Violations, Including Ammonia Concerns
The seafood company where an employee was killed in an ammonia leak that prompted a large Hazmat response Wednesday had a history of OSHA violations.
Man Killed In Somerville Construction Accident Identified
The man killed in what Somerville officials called a "tragic accident" at a construction site has been identified as a veteran iron worker.
Circus Company Contests Citation From Hair-Hanging Accident
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus have contested a citation after a May accident that severely injured multiple performers.
Worker Burned In Newburyport Construction Accident
One worker received moderate to severe facial burns when a trench he was working in became engulfed in flames, fire officials said Tuesday.
Feds Propose $7K Fine In Hair-Hanging Circus Stunt Accident
Federal workplace safety regulators have proposed fining Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus $7,000.
Malden Welding Company Cited, Fined For Fatal Back Bay Fire
D&J Ironworks faces $58,000 in fines as OSHA blames a fatal nine-alarm Back Bay fire on the company's welding workers.
Large Crane Tips Over Near Concord Home
A contractor was trimming trees in the yard when the crane tipped over on Friday morning.
I-Team: State Hiring Contractors With Extensive Safety Violations
It is not uncommon for construction companies to be hit with a safety violation or two. But the I-Team has learned that the state of Massachusetts is hiring contractors that have been cited for repeatedly putting trench workers in unsafe situations.
Worker Dies In Construction Accident In Plymouth
A 27-year-old worker has been killed at a construction site in Plymouth.
OSHA Finds Safety Gaps In Death Of Yale Student From Mass.
A piece of lab machinery that killed a student from Mass. when it ensnared her hair was missing required safeguards.
Concerns Raised About The Safety Of Brazilian Blowout
Brazilian Blowout is a product found only in salons that helps make even the frizziest hair smooth and shiny and it lasts for months. But there are mounting concerns about the products safety.
Falling Bag Of Gravel Kills Man In Salem
Juan Alvalardo, 39, of Lynn was killed in Salem Saturday when a bag filled with gravel fell about 50 feet and hit him on the head.
Menino Voices Concerns Over House Explosion
Relief that no one was hurt by the natural gas explosion that leveled a home and did an estimated million dollars in damage to surrounding homes and buildings has given way to anxiety and frustration about how it happened and how to prevent it from happening again.
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Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
Cambridge Housing Authority residents worried about lack of AC
The Cambridge Housing Authority now says air conditioning in a 19-story apartment building is expected to turn on Friday, after originally telling residents it would be weeks.
Wednesday's Child: 14-Year-Old Andrea
Andrea is an energetic girl who describes herself as outgoing and artistic.
Can I Get COVID Again? Dr. Mallika Marshall Answers Your Questions
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your coronavirus vaccine-related medical questions.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Monkeypox virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus.
Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Sullivan Square road work will cause traffic delays for weeks
The midday traffic coming in through Sullivan Square reached the Encore casino in Everett on Wednesday.
As Gas Prices Rise, Food Delivery Drivers Feel The Sting
Higher gas prices mean food deliveries are now costing drivers and consumers more money.
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Baby leaving NICU after more than 200 days
This Sunday, the NICU's longest little patient will go home to Wilmington, to his overjoyed parents and three siblings.
Patient with monkeypox being treated at Boston hospital
Massachusetts health officials announced Wednesday that they have confirmed a case of the monkeypox virus. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
MGH doctors provide update on monkeypox case
Health officials said the patient recently traveled to Canada.
I-Team: Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered at a community meeting to get answers about the cleanup of a pile of debris containing asbestos. WBZ-TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
How to find a mental health counselor
Knowing you could benefit from mental health help and getting it are two very different things. Finding a therapist or a counselor can be a tough process. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
I-Team
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Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
I-Team: Apartments Tested For Asbestos After Hazardous Material Dumped In Chelsea
Chelsea residents became concerned after learning the state Department of Transportation dumped a pile of construction material with asbestos in it outside their window.
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Keller: Supreme Court Overturning Roe V. Wade Would Show How Abortion Rights Have Become 'Grotesquely Politicized'
Jon says abortion rights, like so many other issues, has "become grotesquely politicized, just like another once-accepted public health standard, the right of the state to require vaccinations."
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Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Consumer price growth slowed in April
The yearly rate of U.S. inflation fell to 8.3% in April, compared to a historic 8.5% in March, marking the first decline since August. WBZ-TV's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
What Is Behind The Recent Stock Market Plunge?
Mike Armstrong, Senior Managing Partner at Armstrong Advisory Group, talked to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about the fluctuating stock market.
New England Living
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Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
New England Living: changing face of Mystic's shoreline
One of the newest additions to the Mystic waterfront is a building blending classic style with a modern twist.
New England Living: Salmon Nicoise recipe
Legal Sea Foods Chefs Matt King and Patrick Keefe offer up tips on how to pick and prepare the perfect piece of fish.
Sports
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Pivetta tosses 2-hitter, Red Sox beat Astros 5-1
Nick Pivetta pitched a two-hitter and the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Wednesday night.
If the Celtics want to steal Game 2 in Miami, they need Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to play like stars
The Celtics are confident that they can bounce back in Game 2 against the Heat. They need their stars to be stars.
Don Sweeney doesn't have contract with Bruins for next season
Bruins GM Don Sweeney doesn't currently have a contract for next season.
Marcus Smart eyeing Game 2 return, but Celtics aren't expecting to have Al Horford back
Marcus Smart is looking to return in Game 2 against Miami, but the Celtics aren't counting on Al Horford being cleared for the game.
Patriots still without replacement for Josh McDaniels as offensive play-caller
According to the Patriots' coaching staff, the team still hasn't decided who will play the key role of offensive play-caller when the games do begin.
Offbeat
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Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.
Supermassive black hole at center of Milky Way revealed
For the first time, astronomers have captured an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.