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Microplastics can be found in chewing gum, UCLA researchers say

Researchers say chewing gums are made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients, and both synthetic and natural gums release similar levels of microplastics.

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What to know about the iconic Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts

What to know about the iconic Topsfield Fair in Massachusetts

Former police officer Matthew Farwell's federal trial starts in Massachusetts

Former police officer Matthew Farwell's federal trial starts in Massachusetts

Next Weather: WBZ mid-day forecast for October 6, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ mid-day forecast for October 6, 2026

President Trump criticized for comments about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego

President Trump criticized for comments about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego

Car crashes through hair and nail salon in Peabody, Massachusetts

Car crashes through hair and nail salon in Peabody, Massachusetts

LL Cool J and Scott Caan discuss new NCIS franchise "NCIS: New York"

LL Cool J and Scott Caan discuss new NCIS franchise "NCIS: New York"

How maple cotton candy is made at the Topsfield Fair

How maple cotton candy is made at the Topsfield Fair

18-year-old pedestrian killed in Raynham crash while crossing street

18-year-old pedestrian killed in Raynham crash while crossing street

Michael Douglas on new memoir "One Helluva Ride"

Michael Douglas on new memoir "One Helluva Ride"

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to importing and selling Russian plutonium

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to importing and selling Russian plutonium

Matthew Farwell trial in death of Sandra Birchmore begins with jury selection

Matthew Farwell trial in death of Sandra Birchmore begins with jury selection

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for October 6, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for October 6, 2026

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Next Weather: WBZ Update

Waltham middle school students taken to hospital after ingesting substance

Waltham middle school students taken to hospital after ingesting substance

Coast Guard identifies 6 people on medical flight that disappeared

Coast Guard identifies 6 people on medical flight that disappeared

Driver accused of intentionally hitting Bridgewater State University students

Driver accused of intentionally hitting Bridgewater State University students

Police looking for dump truck after deadly hit-and-run on I-93 in Wilmington

Police looking for dump truck after deadly hit-and-run on I-93 in Wilmington

U.S. government monitoring reports lab worker died from pneumonic plague in Russia

U.S. government monitoring reports lab worker died from pneumonic plague in Russia

Full cut: Former WBZ-TV meteorologist Barry Burbank visits new virtual set

Full cut: Former WBZ-TV meteorologist Barry Burbank visits new virtual set

Family sues Vrbo, Expedia after deadly fire in the Dominican Republic

Family sues Vrbo, Expedia after deadly fire in the Dominican Republic

"Bat Boy: The Musical" blends horror and comedy

"Bat Boy: The Musical" blends horror and comedy

Medford High School evacuated due to sewage backup

Medford High School evacuated due to sewage backup

Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for October 5, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for October 5, 2026

Driver accused of hitting Bridgewater State University students charged with attempted murder

Driver accused of hitting Bridgewater State University students charged with attempted murder

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