
Trump signs order that will ban transgender athletes from women's sports
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
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The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
Gov. Chris Sununu signed the bill Friday, saying in a statement it "ensures fairness and safety in women's sports by maintaining integrity and competitive balance in athletic competitions."
WBZ TV's Paula Ebben spoke with Manuel Bojorquez about what he learned profiling a transgender teen in Tennessee.
Of all the demographics within the LGBTQ+ community, transgender individuals often face the highest percentages of threats to their physical and mental wellbeing.
The Department of Education announced the proposal following two years of legal research in states across the country.
National Guard units are under the command of governors in each state but can be called up to federal service by the president.
The city of Cambridge took a step forward Monday toward offering a gender-neutral option on birth certificates.
The statement was emblazoned on the Transgender Pride Flag, colored blue, pink and white.
A Swampscott educator who was placed on leave after coming out as transgender is returning to the classroom.
Michelle Kosilek filed the lawsuit against Correction Commissioner Thomas Turco in her latest legal effort to receive a sex change operation at taxpayer expense.
Vermont made history Tuesday night, with Christine Hallquist, a transgender candidate, winning the Democratic primary in the race for governor.
Massachusetts voters will decide three questions on the November ballot.
A bill that would allow a gender "X" designation on driver's licenses instead of "male" or "female" now goes to the House for consideration.
Race officials are publicly acknowledging that transgender runners can compete using the gender they identify with.
A Swampscott elementary school principal who recently announced they are transgender will not receive a new contract, the district announced in a letter to parents.
A Massachusetts elementary school principal announced in a letter to the community they are transgender.
Nearly 3 percent said they are transgender or gender nonconforming, meaning they don't always self-identify as the sex they were assigned at birth.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh raised a flag supporting the transgender community after a bus with anti-transgender messages parked outside the State House.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill into law last year guaranteeing transgender people can use restrooms that correspond with their gender identities in Massachusetts.
The Boy Scouts of America says it will allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys only programs.
A new Massachusetts law that prohibits discrimination against transgender people in public restrooms is "punishing" the protected religious speech of churches and pastors, a conservative Christian organization claims in a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Advocates for transgender people in Massachusetts say they can no longer be legally discriminated against in public places.
It applies to schools nationwide, as many districts reopen this week after the summer vacation.
The hospital announced the launch of its new Center For Transgender Medicine and Surgery on Wednesday.
A senior basketball player from Boston is making a name for himself as one of the best players in Massachusetts, as well as for his cooking skills on TikTok.
Tons of food in Boston earmarked by Congress for people in need is now at risk of going to waste due to disputes over USAID.
A barre studio run by a former New England Patriots cheerleader in Boston uses a childhood favorite to help people try a new exercise and have fun.
A man who survived the deadly attack on a music festival in Israel that triggered the war in Gaza in October 2023 is in Boston, where he's sharing his story.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
The majority of the snow accumulation in Massachusetts will occur between late Saturday night and early Sunday.
Tons of food in Boston earmarked by Congress for people in need is now at risk of going to waste due to disputes over USAID.
A Massachusetts man was in federal court on Friday on charges that he inappropriately touched a teenage girl on a Boston-bound flight and prosecutors said they have cellphone evidence to prove it.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Restaurant owners in East Boston said they've seen a drop in customers in their immigrant community as many are concerned about ICE raids.
For the second time, Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney into a human.
Doctors in Massachusetts said they feel unsettled as pages of health information on the CDC's website pertaining to reproductive, LGBTQ+, gender and racial health have all been taken down in the past few days, though some have returned.
It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Super Bowl LIX has an unprecedented number of high-priced ads catering to women.
Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka talked to WBZ-TV about the ongoing dispute between state auditor Diana DiZoglio and legislative leaders
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services, faced tough questions from Massachusetts and New Hampshire senators on vaccines and abortion at his confirmation hearing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed the media for government-caused confusion in her first press briefing.
John Deaton, who ran against Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race, talks about the state of politics on the national and local level,
A viral TikTok video lasted 11 seconds, but it made a huge impact on Oriental Gourmet on Vernon Street in Quincy.
Johnny Cupcakes is closing its flagship Boston T-shirt store after 18 years on Newbury Street.
The upcoming closures of Nordstrom department stores at two Massachusetts malls will result in 300 workers losing their jobs.
Nordstrom is closing stores that anchor two Massachusetts malls.
Many stores and supermarkets in Massachusetts are open Christmas Eve but closing early.
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.
A senior basketball player from Boston is making a name for himself as one of the best players in Massachusetts, as well as for his cooking skills on TikTok.
Bill O'Brien has his hands full as head coach of the Boston College Eagles, but he's feeling extremely upbeat about the Patriots under new head coach Mike Vrabel.
The Boston Celtics hung a new banner at TD Garden back in October, but the team hasn't looked like a championship bunch on their home court this season.
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick attended the NFL Honors award show in New Orleans, and brought his girlfriend and Super Bowl bling along for the fun.
The Boston Celtics did not wait around after the NBA's trade deadline to hit the buyout market, signing nine-year veteran Torrey Craig for some wing depth.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.
Centuries-old angels have been uncovered at the Old North Church in Boston, made famous by Paul Revere's midnight ride.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.