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How New Hampshire’s Dan Larson turned YouTube channel Secret Galaxy from a hobby into a job
An extended conversation with New Hampshire’s Dan Larson whose successful YouTube channel “Secret Galaxy” features short documentaries about pop culture.
New Hampshire man a YouTube hit with short, pop culture documentaries
New Hampshire's Dan Larson has a large following on his YouTube channel "Secret Galaxy."
New Hampshire's Dan Larson a YouTube hit with short documentaries on pop culture
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Nearly All Americans Agree Rampant Spread Of Misinformation Is A Problem, Poll Shows
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
YouTube Bans Dangerous Pranks And Challenges
YouTube has banned users from sharing videos of dangerous pranks on its platform because of concerns about challenges that put people's lives in jeopardy.
Keller @ Large: Fight Against Predatory Technology Growing
Jon says the backlash against predatory technology that wants to get you and your kids addicted to their products is gathering steam.
Wiz Khalifa's 'See You Again' Now Most-Viewed YouTube Video
Move over, "Gangnam Style." YouTube has a new top-viewed video of all time.
Keller @ Large: Google's Turn To Be Exposed
Jon says now it's Google's turn to be exposed as irresponsible exploiters of technology they can't really control.
Zoo: YouTube Removed Live Video Of Giraffe Giving Birth For Being Sexually Explicit
April is expected to give birth to her fourth calf in the coming days.
Keller @ Large: Major Online Gatekeepers Not Acting Responsibly
Twitter, Facebook, Google and YouTube are being investigated and sued over their failure to keep their sites clear of terrorist activity and hate speech.
3 Reasons Why YouTube Is A Must For Your Small Business
Research has shown that one of the most effective ways to reach millennials is with branded YouTube videos.
Dashboard Camera Captures Pedestrian Being Hit By Minivan In Mattapan
Boston Police said they received no report from the incident, which a driver shared video of online.
Ben Affleck Goes On Profanity-Laced Tirade About DeflateGate On Bill Simmons' New Show
Ben Affleck may be over a year late on his DeflateGate rant, but it was still good TV. Check it out!
Larry Bird's Triple-Double In The 1986 Playoffs Is An Essential Clip For Any Celtics Fan [VIDEO]
Classic Larry Bird highlights are a must for any Celtics fan, young or old. Check out his triple-double from the 1986 playoffs.
Classic Patriots Games Are Coming To YouTube
Patriots fans will be able to relive some of the most memorable games in team history this fall.
Patriots Edelman, Amendola Patrol Streets In 'Cops' Parody
Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola play cops in a new video. It's a good thing football is back soon.
6 Best Halloween Makeup Instructional Videos
Pair that Halloween costume with the perfect makeup with the help of these YouTube instructional videos.
7 Best Books Written By Internet Celebrities
There used to be a day when celebrities were movie stars and rock stars. The World Wide Web changed everything and created a whole new brand of star: the Internet sensation.
Julian Edelman Tries Hand As Car Salesman In Latest YouTube Video
A broke Julian Edelman took a stab at selling cars in the receiver's latest YouTube video, and let's just say he should stick to football.
James Corden To Film Entire Episode Of 'The Late Late Show' At YouTube Space LA
The August 21st episode will feature some of YouTube's biggest stars, including Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the creators of "Epic Rap Battles of History."
Whole Foods CEOs Apologize For Overcharging Issues
Whole Foods Market's CEOs apologized Thursday after an investigation found that the grocer routinely overcharged for prepackaged fruits, vegetables and deli meats.
Walpole Valedictorian Apologizes For Plagiarizing Graduation Speech
Walpole High School's valedictorian is apologizing after she gave a speech at graduation that was partially plagiarized.
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Video-Leak Lawsuit Can Proceed
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit against the co-founder of YouTube over leaked footage of their marriage proposal should move forward, a California appeals court ruled Wednesday.
State Police Reviewing Videotaped Interaction Between Trooper And Cyclist
A man stopped to warn a Massachusetts State Police trooper about a potential safety hazard but was dismissed, according to a video posted on YouTube.
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Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
UMass Lowell offers grants to gyms for replacing potentially toxic foam blocks
Foam blocks at the gym could be toxic, according to the Toxic Use Reduction Institute out of UMass Lowell, who is now offering grants to replace them with safer options.
Worcester to open emergency homeless shelter in former RMV building
The RMV building will house 60 beds, and they expect it to run through April.
Many Christmas tree farms already sold out; garden centers expect big weekend
A garden center owner said this is the first time demand and supply seem to be back to pre-pandemic levels.
5-year-old girl left on school bus alone for five hours in Dartmouth
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
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Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
5-year-old girl left on school bus alone for five hours in Dartmouth
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
Cannabis Control Commission chair Shannon O'Brien accused of racist remarks
Court filings reveal O'Brien is accused of making "racially, ethnically and culturally insensitive statements."
Many Christmas tree farms already sold out; garden centers expect big weekend
A garden center owner said this is the first time demand and supply seem to be back to pre-pandemic levels.
Teenage girl who says flight attendant filmed her in bathroom sues company
A teenage girl who said she was filmed in the bathroom by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight is now suing the company.
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
I-Team
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
Demario Douglas ruled out for Sunday's game
If Bailey Zappe gets the start for the Patriots on Sunday, the quarterback won't have the services of the team's best receiver against the Chargers.
Jabrill Peppers apologizes for his hot-mic moment
Peppers had an unflattering remark about the Patriots after last week's loss to the Giants, and offered up a lengthy apology at his locker on Friday.
Lawrence Guy named NFLPA Community MVP
In a season full of losses on the field, at least the Patriots are winning for their work in the community.
Embiid questionable for Friday night's Celtics-76ers tilt
The Celtics AND the Sixers may be without their big guys for Friday night's showdown at TD Garden.
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.