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Are we too reliant on the programs impacted by the Microsoft outage?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much?
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Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much? WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
The Karen Read trial is big, but Massachusetts has had several other big trials in recent years.
During a heat wave in June, Boston residents are desperate for relief from the hot weather but is the Charles River safe to swim in?
During a heat wave in June, Boston residents are desperate for relief from the hot weather but is the Charles River safe to swim in? WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Thousands of people across Massachusetts and the country have become completely hooked on the Karen Read trial.
If you have a cell phone, you've probably received texts from political candidates who are looking for money. So how do you stop them?
Campaign calls and texts are exempt from the "Do Not Call" list. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
More researchers are sounding the alarm about giving young children smartphones, and there is a growing parent movement to keep phones away until they are older.
The debate about what to do has become one of the biggest issues of our time. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
There are big plans to change the Mass Pike in Allston where the highway takes a dramatic sweeping turn.
There are big plans to change part of the Mass Pike in Allston. Is the decade long, $2 billion project really worth it? WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that proposes prosecuting 18, 19, and 20-year-olds as juveniles.
Commonly called "Raise the Age," it would keep offenders in the juvenile court system until their 21st birthday. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Ever since TikTok Shop launched last year, users started buying products directly through the app, and now it means millions of dollars for small and medium sized business all over the country.
Ever since TikTok Shop launched last year, users started buying products directly through the app, and now it means millions of dollars for small and medium sized business all over the country. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Believe it or not, according to data from the Tax Foundation, Massachusetts ranks better than 13 other states.
For WBZ’s Question Everything series, we asked whether our state still lives up to the old nickname Taxachusetts, and looked into how much of the Bay State’s bad tax reputation is myth versus reality. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
When WBZ-TV showed Boston Red Sox fans pictures of current players, few could name any of them.
A law designed to ease the housing crunch in Massachusetts is turning into a battle between the state and some communities.
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The blueish tint of LED headlights can make for a white-knuckle ride on roads in Massachusetts and beyond.
The blueish tint of LEDs can make for a white-knuckle ride and make us all wonder: "Whose bright idea was this?" WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
In the last year, U.S. Border Patrol agents said they have arrested record numbers of migrants trying to cross the northern border of the United States.
WBZ TV's Louisa Moller reports.
Patriots players made a group of military families feel right at home with a front row seat to training camp, and a special two-wheeled gift.
Two teenagers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint in a Dorchester park.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!
Big Y and Stop & Shop temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
Steward Health Care is closing two of its hospitals in Massachusetts.
A beautiful weekend is in store for Massachusetts, but more than 40 beaches across the state were closed on Friday.
It's looking like a great weekend weatherwise in Massachusetts, though you may notice some haze in the sky from wildfires on the west coast.
The Massachusetts State House is typically quiet on Fridays but not this week, as state lawmakers work to push major pieces of legislation to the governor's desk, including a possible return of Happy Hour.
Big Y and Stop & Shop supermarket locations temporarily closed their delis in the wake of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products.
If you're thinking of getting a tattoo, a new study shows there's some concern about the safety of tattoo ink.
A new study finds having anxiety may have long-term negative effects on the brain.
There's a new TikTok routine called "the morning shed" that influencers claim will improve the quality of your sleep and skin. But how safe is it?
The number of COVID cases is spiking in Massachusetts as the virus continues to mutate.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
Nine years ago, Boston was in the running to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. So what is the city missing now?
Research showed independents don't like extremism or partisanship.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
Davon Godchaux shared his frustrations -- and desires -- over his contract situation with the Patriots on Friday.
On the third day of practice at Patriots training camp, most of the attention was on the quarterbacks and the relationships blooming in the QB room.
The Red Sox are reportedly bringing left-handed starter James Paxton back to Boston.
The Patriots are reportedly signing hard-hitting safety Jabrill Peppers to a three-year extension.
Ja'Lynn Polk is a rookie that Patriots fans will grow to love.
An adult black bear and a cub became trapped inside a car in Winsted, Connecticut.
The ice cream trail map highlights Massachusetts shops that use locally produced dairy.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.