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An experiment that proved people who think they are drunk also think they are attractive and another that showed lost dung beetles can use the Milky Way to find their way home were among the winners at this year's Ig Nobel awards ceremony held Thursday.
Passengers on board a duck boat were forced to abandon ship after an engine issue left the vehicle stranded in the Charles River.
Here are 5 things you didn't know about the Brattle Theatre.
State officials closed a Cambridge swimming pool for the day after they say a patron fought with a lifeguard and threatened gun violence.
Motorists trying to cross the Charles River to Cambridge on Sunday got a taste of traffic woes to come ... for the next three years.
A major overhaul of the Longfellow Bridge is shifting into high gear this weekend, with extensive traffic detours set to begin Sunday, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The red-tailed Boa, about 4 to 5-feet long, was discovered around 9 a.m. on King Place.
Cambridge Police are looking for the owner.
Urban activists are supporting a bill that would limit the height of future buildings based on their shadow potential.
Sean Collier, a Winchester native, was fatally shot April 18 while sitting in his police cruiser.
The man shot and killed by an FBI agent while being questioned about his ties to a Boston Marathon bombings suspect had been arrested in a road rage incident in Boston in 2010.
A gas leak was forcing evacuations in Cambridge on Monday morning.
Aisling Brady McCarthy has pleaded not guilty in the January death of Rehma Sabir of Cambridge
The city of Cambridge is "urging" the funeral home caring for the remains of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev and the Tsarnaev family not to bury his body in the city.
NStar is looking into a power outage Tuesday morning that affected up to 6,000 customers in the Kendall Square area.
Several roads will be closed Wednesday for the memorial service for slain MIT police officer Sean Collier. Here is what you can expect.
Cambridge Police and the FBI were behind the Yayla Tribal Rugs store at the corner of Broadway and Elm Streets.
One Boston Marathon bombing suspect is dead and the other - his brother - was taken into custody.
Police and bomb squads have shut down portions of Cambridge Street at Elm and Norfolk Streets, where one woman was arrested and residents evacuated.
The dad of the two Boston Marathon bombing suspects said on Friday he believes his sons have been set up.
The aunt of two Boston Marathon bombings suspects lashed out at the media on Friday, demanding proof that her nephews committed the bombings.
The UMass Dartmouth campus was evacuated on Friday out of an abundance of caution after the school learned that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the Boston Marathon bombings suspects was a sophomore there and lived on campus.
Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev had jihadi videos posted on his YouTube account, according to law enforcement officials.
The mother of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects was in trouble with the law last year, according to the Natick Patch.
An MIT police officer was shot on campus near the Stata Center Thursday night.
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving, police said.
Some people are sharing their gratitude this Thanksgiving because of something they have gone through.
The Bay State Model Railroad Museum in Roslindale is a non-profit that's run entirely by unpaid volunteers.
Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole was killed by a wrong-way driver in a crash on I-95 in Newbury, police said.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
Experts recommend eating your leftovers within four days or freezing them.
"Whatever bumps and bruises we were suffering, we put it all aside and celebrated Thanksgiving in Nantucket," President Biden wrote in his 2017 book "Promise Me, Dad."
Most businesses are closed on Thanksgiving, but Our Mom's Place in Raynham is open for special hours with a limited menu, which happens to be free. All the diner asks is that people donate what they can for a good cause.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand each scored twice and Jonas Korpisalo made 21 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins have been generating more scoring chances under Joe Sacco, but still can't seem to put the puck in the net.
The New England Patriots will host the Indianapolis Colts on what will be a throwback Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
The Boston Red Sox missed out on free-agent starter Blake Snell, and are now reportedly shifting focus to lefty ace Max Fried to lead their rotation.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.