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Keller: How “brain rot” became Oxford’s word of the year

Oxford University Press has officially dubbed "brain rot" its 2024 word of the year. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller takes a closer look at how this modern condition rose to the top of the list.

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Jimmy Fund walkers take over Boston Marathon course to raise money for cancer research

Jimmy Fund walkers take over Boston Marathon course to raise money for cancer research

Scotland's Tartan Army returns to Boston for "Scot-tober Fest"

Scotland's Tartan Army returns to Boston for "Scot-tober Fest"

WBZ Evening Update for Oct. 4

WBZ Evening Update for Oct. 4

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Next Weather: WBZ Evening Update for Oct. 4

15-year-old Uxbridge High School student dies after car hits utility pole

15-year-old Uxbridge High School student dies after car hits utility pole

2 Bridgewater State students hurt after man intentionally hits them with car, school says

2 Bridgewater State students hurt after man intentionally hits them with car, school says

Coast Guard calls off search for missing boater off coast of Massachusetts

Coast Guard calls off search for missing boater off coast of Massachusetts

Next Weather: WBZ Midday Update for Oct. 4

Next Weather: WBZ Midday Update for Oct. 4

Zach Bryan breaks Gillette Stadium attendance record after wearing "Free Palestine" shirt

Zach Bryan breaks Gillette Stadium attendance record after wearing "Free Palestine" shirt

Poet Bryan Austin writes poems on the spot after 5 minute conversations

Poet Bryan Austin writes poems on the spot after 5 minute conversations

Dogs Jill and Onyx from Massachusetts shelter are looking for homes

Dogs Jill and Onyx from Massachusetts shelter are looking for homes

U.S. Sentate candidate John Deaton explains what differentiates him from Sen. Ed Markey

U.S. Sentate candidate John Deaton explains what differentiates him from Sen. Ed Markey

1 dead, 1 missing and 1 in critical condition after boat crash off Mass. coast

1 dead, 1 missing and 1 in critical condition after boat crash off Mass. coast

Coast Guard gives update on missing plane near Nantucket

Coast Guard gives update on missing plane near Nantucket

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Oct. 4

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for Oct. 4

Next Weather: WBZ Update

Next Weather: WBZ Update

Coast Guard searching ocean for missing medical transport jet

Coast Guard searching ocean for missing medical transport jet

1 missing, 1 dead after report of boat in distress off Manchester-by-the-Sea

1 missing, 1 dead after report of boat in distress off Manchester-by-the-Sea

Next Weather: WBZ Evening Update for Oct. 3

Next Weather: WBZ Evening Update for Oct. 3

Pan-Mass Challenge hosts fifth annual unpaved ride raising funds for cancer research

Pan-Mass Challenge hosts fifth annual unpaved ride raising funds for cancer research

Marblehead football captain dies after sudden brain hemorrhage

Marblehead football captain dies after sudden brain hemorrhage

Dorchester opens serenity garden dedicated to 13-year-old gun violence victim

Dorchester opens serenity garden dedicated to 13-year-old gun violence victim

Next Weather: WBZ Midday Update for Oct. 3

Next Weather: WBZ Midday Update for Oct. 3

Massachusetts chocolate shop creates artisanal sweets

Massachusetts chocolate shop creates artisanal sweets

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