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Researchers at Yale University determined that people are more likely to remember something if it is unusual or surprising.

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Man accused of smuggling birds hidden in underwear into U.S.

Man accused of smuggling birds hidden in underwear into U.S.

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Flu season gets an early start as emergency room visits rise

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Jon Keller to moderate Healey-Minogue debate on WBZ-TV

Trump touts automatic enrollment in savings accounts, returns to Texas for rally

Trump touts automatic enrollment in savings accounts, returns to Texas for rally

Mail-in ballots on the way to Massachusetts voters

Mail-in ballots on the way to Massachusetts voters

October is National Pizza Month

October is National Pizza Month

Pumpkin patch in Boston's Seaport District brings fall fun to city

Pumpkin patch in Boston's Seaport District brings fall fun to city

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Next Weather: WBZ Midday Update For October 7

"Love of Your Life" director comes home to film her latest movie

"Love of Your Life" director comes home to film her latest movie

10,000 pumpkins and fall fun on display in Boston's Seaport District

10,000 pumpkins and fall fun on display in Boston's Seaport District

Should we fear AI? Extended cut

Should we fear AI? Extended cut

Wednesday's Child: 14-year-old Abigail

Wednesday's Child: 14-year-old Abigail

Next Weather: WBZ morning update for October 7, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ morning update for October 7, 2026

Hubspot layoffs affecting 660 jobs at Cambridge-based company

Hubspot layoffs affecting 660 jobs at Cambridge-based company

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Next Weather: WBZ Update

Massachusetts ice cream shop goes viral for defending teen employee

Massachusetts ice cream shop goes viral for defending teen employee

One person wounded in shooting near bus stop in Cambridge

One person wounded in shooting near bus stop in Cambridge

Twin babies separated in NICUs at 2 Boston hospitals. Parents plead for transfer.

Twin babies separated in NICUs at 2 Boston hospitals. Parents plead for transfer.

Holbrook police charge driver accused in hit-and-run that injured teen

Holbrook police charge driver accused in hit-and-run that injured teen

Person shot at bus stop in Cambridge

Person shot at bus stop in Cambridge

Mother in ICE custody after shoplifting incident at Boston Target

Mother in ICE custody after shoplifting incident at Boston Target

What AI industry leaders in Boston think of doomsday fears

What AI industry leaders in Boston think of doomsday fears

Massachusetts voting will likely take longer this year

Massachusetts voting will likely take longer this year

Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for October 6, 2026

Next Weather: WBZ evening forecast for October 6, 2026

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