FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy will carry a new warning about a possible rare side effect that can sometimes...
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Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028, a Utah judge ruled...
Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton’s manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate
A Tennessee judge on Monday dismissed a case brought by Dolly Parton’s longtime manager who was seeking an injunction against her nephew and head of...
US stocks rally and recover most of last week’s losses as oil prices swing lower
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied Monday and recovered most of its big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower....
Judge denies motion to dismiss Lindsay Clancy case
The judge in the Lindsay Clancy made three separate rulings Monday, including one to deny a motion to dismiss the case on double jeopardy grounds....
Marshfield police asking for help finding two missing cows
Marshfield police say they’ve been searching for two runaway cows since Friday. They escaped from their pen in the area of Furnace, Main, and Forest...
18-year-old Tewksbury man accused of threatening President Trump appears in court
An 18-year-old man from Tewksbury appeared in a Boston courtroom Monday, charged with threatening President Donald Trump’s life. Trenton Touch was charged by criminal complaint...
Jury tells judge they are deadlocked in Matthew Farwell trial
The jury in the Matthew Farwell murder trial continued deliberations for the second day on Monday, and returned to tell the judge they are deadlocked....
Sturm, current Bruins, speak on Patrice Bergeron’s character ahead of jersey retirement
Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm played with Patrice Bergeron for five seasons. He learned early on that the eventual Hall of Famer was a special...
College Football Playoff decides to double down and a 24-team playoff is set for next season
College football will expand its playoff to 24 teams beginning next year, a move that lends an NFL flavor to its postseason while resetting decades...
Quiet stretch before late-week storm threat
Happy Monday! It’s been kind of a strange day in and out of some sprinkles/clouds with some cooler temperatures, too. Thankfully, the next few days...
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked...
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one...
Hegseth calls Iran war necessary and waves off ‘the noise’ of expected impeachment push
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he’s eager to litigate the military actions that he and...
‘That’s my son, that’s my kid’: Mother of ‘Voice of Logan’ winner shares how proud she is
He’s got the voice, and he has his mom’s stamp of approval. Arlington native and HVAC pipe fitter Chris Donisi is your new Voice of...
Nahant town employee placed on leave, under investigation for ‘financial irregularities’ at elementary school
A Nahant town employee was placed on administrative leave on Monday and is currently under investigation. Town officials say the investigation relates to “financial irregularities”...
Pope draws 2.5 million to Mass in Argentina and tells people with disabilities they are a blessing
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visited a home for people with disabilities Monday and told them their lives were a blessing, not...
Congress returns to a changed Washington
Congress is reconvening in a changed Washington, with Trump doubling down on his political threats despite the landmark GOP losses. President Donald Trump, in his...
China dismisses as a smear campaign claims of a spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
BANGKOK (AP) — China denied on Monday it engaged in an attempt to ensnare Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, saying the spying allegations were unsubstantiated and...
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. Judge Joel...
Part of I-190 in West Boylston closed after propane truck crash
Part of I-190 in West Boylston is closed as crews work to clean up a propane crash that happened Sunday night around 8:30. Police say...
Man accused of firing a gun during argument at park in Everett
A 25-year-old man is facing criminal charges after police say he fired a shot during an argument at a park in Everett. Officers responding to...
Man accused of firing AK-47 during argument at park in Everett
A 25-year-old man is facing criminal charges after police say he fired a shot during an argument at a park in Everett. Officers responding to...
Crews battle house fire in Tyngsboro
Firefighters battled a house fire in Tyngsboro overnight that sent a large plume of smoke pouring out of a single-family home. Police and fire responding...
Back to November
After we opened up with early September in November, we’re back to the reality of being deep into Fall this week. After the soaking rains...
Paul George and Jayson Tatum lead Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul George scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 117-97 victory over the slumping Milwaukee...
Patriots’ offense regresses with Drake Maye’s second 3-interception game of the season
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Members of New England’s 2016 Super Bowl-winning team reunited at Gillette Stadium on Sunday for Rob Gronkowski’s induction into the Patriots...
Nancy Pelosi presented with Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award
U.S. Representative and House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was celebrated in Boston on Sunday as she received the Edward M. Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award. Pelosi...
Jordan Love accounts for 4 touchdowns, Packers force 4 turnovers in 45-27 win over Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jordan Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers scored 21...
Elias Lindholm scores 1st of Boston’s 3 goals in 1st period, carrying Bruins past Panthers, 4-1
BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie each scored a goal in an opening period that started out testy, carrying the Boston...
State police ID skeletal remains found in shallow grave in Quincy 35 years ago
Using advanced DNA sequencing and traditional genealogy research, state troopers assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office have identified the skeletal remains of a male...
MBTA conducts annual Commuter Rail Evacuation Drill in Haverhill
The MBTA conducted its annual Commuter Rail Evacuation Drill in Haverhill on Sunday morning at Bradford Station. The drill allows T workers and first responders...
Chilly start Monday with isolated showers
Happy Sunday! Today was definitely cool but it was certainly better than the dreary day we had yesterday! We saw highs in the 50s. Isolated...
Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters have sent a strong election-year message to the new Democratic congressional majority and President Donald Trump: Repair the damage inflation has...
Dry but windy Sunday!
Good morning and happy Sunday! It’s a very different day than the last two, especially considering some of our southeastern Massachusetts towns wound up with...
Fans pack Patriot Place to see Rob Gronkowski inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame
Thousands of New England Patriots fans packed Patriot Place on Saturday to see legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame....
Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has ‘ultranationalistic’ views, authorities say
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — A Polish man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow on Saturday and opened fire, killing six...
Marlboro teen living with autism recognized for annual lemonade stand fundraiser
A Marlboro teen is receiving recognition for a lemonade stand fundraiser. Joey, 15, was diagnosed with autism in 2003, and for several years, he has...
Hingham firefighters rescue elderly woman who spent hours trapped under her vehicle
Hingham firefighters are being hailed for freeing an elderly woman who became trapped under her vehicle late Friday night. Crews responding to a report of...
Drier Sunday, not much warmer
Happy Saturday! It wasn’t exactly the nicest start to your weekend…but thankfully Sunday looks much better! First, evening temperatures will continue to run in the...
Soggy Saturday morning!
It’s a soaking start to the morning for much of the coastline– the front that’s been driving the heavy rain is still hanging right on...
Service suspended on a stretch of Green Line through Nov. 15 for repairs
The MBTA is suspending service on much of the Green Line through Nov. 15 for repairs. Beginning today, Green Line stations between North Station and...
JUST ONE STATION: Crews rescue driver after car got stuck in floodwater in Swampscott
A driver was helped out of his car after it got stuck in floodwater underneath an underpass in Swampscott on Friday night. Firefighters responded to...
Crews assist cars stuck in floodwaters in Chelsea and Cambridge
Multiple roads across the region have been closed off due to flooding on Friday night. Willow Street in Chelsea is closed off and first responders...
Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for an exit after years of hype and division
NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s Cybertruck, the hulking, stainless-steel pickup that inspired devotion and derision with its science-fiction looks, will cease production next year. CEO...
Cornell faculty vote ‘no confidence’ in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University’s Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring “no confidence” in the school’s top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in...
JUST ONE STATION: 13-year-olds hailed as heroes after alerting authorities to fast-moving brush fire in Princeton
Two 13-year-old boys from Princeton are being hailed as heroes after seeing smoke behind a neighbor’s home and alerting the authorities. Ben Goyette and Colton...
Flooding across the region affects local businesses in Brockton, Falmouth
Downpours on Friday and overnight rain caused major flooding across the region and in several parts of Massachusetts. Garrett’s Family Market and Gas Station off...
Friday downpours cause flooding in Falmouth, Brockton, and other areas in Massachusetts
Downpours on Friday and overnight rain caused major flooding across the region and in several parts of Massachusetts. Garrett’s Family Market and Gas Station off...
Soggy end of the week & a few weekend showers
It’s been a soaker of a Friday, especially for areas of southeastern Massachusetts. Many towns have already seen well more than an inch of rain,...
Stephen Miller replaces Susie Wiles as Trump’s White House chief of staff after GOP’s midterm defeat
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans...
Susie Wiles, Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff, is leaving the administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, mere days after Republicans...
Mass. voters reject ballot question about single-family lot size, AP projects
Masschusetts voters rejected ballot Question 7 which regards building single-family homes on lots as small as 5,000 square feet, the Associated Press projects. The question...
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Uruguay at start of South American tour less than a month after lung surgery
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay on Friday to begin a three-nation South American tour, less than a month after lung...
After cancer surgery, Pope Leo embarks on Latin America trip with a first stop in secular Uruguay
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is kicking off a three-nation tour of Latin America on Friday with a visit to Uruguay, the region’s least...
Judge accepts ex-NFL star Antonio Brown’s guilty plea to reduced charge, sentences probation
MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL star Antonio Brown pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a...
Boston leaders, Boston Legacy FC commemorate placement of final beam on White Stadium
The Boston Legacy FC and the City of Boston hosted a ceremony Friday morning to commemorate the signing and placement of the last structural beam...
Meghan Markle’s estranged father arrested in child sexual abuse materials case, AP sources say
The estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, two people...
Treveyon Henderson experiencing ‘unexplained neurological symptoms’
Patriots Running Back Treveyon Henderson provided an update Thursday on the health issues he’s experiencing that he says sent him to the hospital and have...
Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson says he’s been experiencing ‘unexplained neurological symptoms’
Patriots Running Back Treveyon Henderson provided an update Thursday on the health issues he’s experiencing that he says sent him to the hospital, and have...
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
NEW YORK (AP) — And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper...
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree headed to New York City
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was cut down on Thursday and will be trucked to New York City to usher...
Snowport Holiday Market returns to Boston’s Seaport
The Snowport Holiday Market opens for the 2026 season in Boston’s Seaport Friday! This year the market features more than 125 local vendors, festive food...
Jordan Love, Drake Maye represent new era in Packers-Patriots matchup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots don’t play each other that often. The most recent time was in 2022,...
Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump’s monumental arch
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary...
Lightning strike starts house fire in Abington
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Abington Friday morning, according to Abington Fire Chief Jack Glynn. The Abington Fire Department said crews were...
Lightning strike sparks house fire in Abington
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Abington Friday morning, according to Abington Fire Chief Jack Glynn. The Abington Fire Department said crews were...
Person hospitalized following rollover crash in West Bridgewater
One person was rushed to the hospital early Friday morning following a rollover crash in West Bridgewater, police said. Officers responding to a rollover crash...
Jury resumes deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial
Jurors will resume deliberations in the Matthew Farwell murder trial on Monday. Farwell is charged with killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child and...
Jury set to resume deliberations in Matthew Farwell trial
Jurors will resume deliberations in the Matthew Farwell murder trial on Monday. Farwell is charged with killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child and...
Closing arguments expected today in Matthew Farwell trial
The prosecution and defense are expected to provide their closing arguments in the murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. Farwell is charged...
Showers & Storms, Flood Watch for Some
The dry streak ends as overnight showers and storms have dropped localized downpours amid a mild and muggy start. Through today, it’ll be more of...
Zacha scores twice to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory over the struggling Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavel Zacha scored twice and the Boston Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night. Morgan Geekie scored in his third...
Boston leaders considering proposal to close Charlestown High School
Boston City leaders considering a proposal to close Charlestown High School were met with outrage from students, parents, and teachers at Thursday night’s Charlestown Neighborhood...
Encore Casino reaches agreement with union workers, ending months-long strike
Union workers voted Thursday to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement with Encore Boston Harbor, ending the strike that began in early September, UNITE HERE...
After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he takes stock of his Republican Party’s midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do...
Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a proclamation that he says will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room,...
Tewksbury man charged with threatening President Trump
A Tewksbury man was charged with threatening President Donald Trump, United States Attorney Leah Foley’s Office announced Thursday. Trenton Touch, 18, was charged by criminal...
WATCH: Fall River police release body camera video of deadly officer-involved shooting
Fall River police Thursday released body camera of a shooting in February that left one man dead and two officers shot. On February 8, 2026,...
A brutal sell-off for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles 4.4%
NEW YORK (AP) — A brutal sell-off swept through Wall Street Thursday, led by stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers. The wipeout...
19-year-old elected to Massachusetts House, knocking off 16-year incumbent
Daniel Darris-O’Connor may have just graduated high school last year, but the 19-year-old says he’s ready to get to work on Beacon Hill. Darris-O’Connor, a...
16-year-old charged with 2025 Dorchester double murder appears in court
A 16-year-old boy accused of murdering two men in Dorchester last year appeared in court Thursday to face charges in what the victims’ relatives say...
JUST ONE STATION: 83-year-old Billerica woman rescued after her paddleboat got stuck
Marie Morinico peddled her paddleboat against the tide from her Billerica home on the Concord River. She’s done this for over 60 years. “Went a...
Democrats’ victory was clear. The party’s future is not
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sweeping victories that led Democrats to their largest congressional majority in decades did little to resolve the party’s long-term debate over...
California Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he’ll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the...
Dry streak ends, soggy stretch ahead!
It’s been another warm day here across Southern New England! High temperatures were more indicative of August rather than early November, with highs largely in...
Wendy’s rejects buyout bid and girds itself for a hostile takeover campaign
Wendy’s rejected a $1.4 billion buyout offer from an activist investor, saying Thursday that the bid was too low and didn’t take into account the...
A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles more than 3%
NEW YORK (AP) — Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street on Thursday and more than...
‘First time for everything’: Officer who helped deliver baby in Wilmington reunites with family
It was a sweet reunion in Wilmington. A family caught up with the police officers who helped deliver their baby. Tatiana Topala said she started...
Parents and students voice their concerns over potential closure of Charlestown High School
Community members made their plea to the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Committee to keep Charlestown High School open. Under a new proposal from Boston City...
3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A shooting at an Iowa post office left three people injured Thursday, authorities said. Des Moines police said the suspect...
Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault
LONDON (AP) — Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan...
7NEWS/UNH Poll: Young voters showed out, helped drive the midterm vote
Andy Smith, Director of the UNH Survey Center, said his polling showed that the midterms were a referendum on President Trump. Smith said motivated democrats...
Robert Kraft recovering from back surgery, will miss Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction
Patriots owner Robert Kraft had back surgery and will miss former Tight End Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. Doctors told...
Robert Kraft recovering from back surgery, to miss Gronk’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction
Patriots owner Robert Kraft had back surgery and will miss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. Kraft called Gronk to tell...
Reports: Robert Kraft recovering from back surgery, to miss Gronk’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction
ESPN is reporting that Patriots owner Robert Kraft had back surgery and will reportedly miss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for...
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump’s economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in the midterm elections, as rising prices provoked a blistering set of losses for...
Police respond to fatal crash on I-95 in Georgetown
Troopers responded to a fatal crash in Georgetown on Route 95 just after midnight early Thursday. Officials say an investigation found that a tractor-trailer driver...
Arlington pipefitter voted winner of ‘The Voice of Logan’ contest
Arlington pipefitter Chris Donisi has been chosen as the next voice of Logan Airport. Donisi was one of 6,000 people who auditioned to be the...
Barn goes up in flames in Orleans
Fire crews were called to a property in Orleans late Wednesday night after a fire broke out in a barn, officials said. Crews responding to...