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The Parent Report: Kids Alcohol Usage Is Up
Alcohol and kids don't mix, according to a new survey showing alcohol use among young adults is up.
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Alcohol and kids don't mix, according to a new survey showing alcohol use among young adults is up.
WBZ's Doug Cope has the latest recommendations for kids and car seats.
A mysterious 911 call led police to a house that was ruined by a leaky pipe.
Can a parent help a teenager learn to drive without going crazy?
A school counselor at Brockton High School has been charged with criminal harassment and accosting someone of the opposite sex.
A group of Massachusetts lawmakers is calling on Gov. Deval Patrick to cut off state funding for a sexual education web site aimed at teens.
State police say a drunk driver crashed into trooper's cruiser overnight on Route 93 in Randolph.
Finding a babysitter can be a challenge for parents, but there's a new way to accomplish that feat.
WBZ's Doug Cope says the bullying of children with special needs is still a concern.
WBZ's Doug Cope discusses a study that shows too much screen time can be linked to psychological problems in children.
WBZ's Doug Cope says there are similarities between raising kids and raising dogs.
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar is heading to Boston to reveal more details Tuesday about the progress of what would be the nation's first offshore wind farm.
Can kids help adults file their federal tax returns?
An Emerson College student was killed in a fall from a building in Boston, sources told WBZ.
The father of a freelance correspondent who's missing in Libya is appealing for his son's release.
WBZ's Doug Cope can help you with those college costs.
WBZ's Doug Cope says that your child may at some point be eating breakfast in school.
A man arrested in Watertown during the investigation into the failed New York Times Square bombing has pleaded guilty to immigration and illegal money transferring charges.
A woman and dog were rescued from a burning home in Malden on Sunday.
A local college student said she was sexually assaulted on the Esplanade late Saturday night, police said.
Police in Worcester are investigating an early-morning double homicide that happened behind an apartment building.
Dealing with Type 1 diabetes can be a challenge for both kids and parents.
What do you do when your kid comes home with a bad report card?
WBZ's Doug Cope talks about the drop-side crib ban.
Two teenagers who heard screams and pleas but did nothing to stop the machete and knife attacks that killed a New Hampshire mother and maimed her 11-year-old daughter were sentenced Monday to decades in prison for their roles in the home invasion.
The party held a virtual call during which Governor Maura Healey moved for the delegates to have a unified endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris continues to receive a wide range of support in the day since President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race.
While other companies have remedied their delays, Delta continues to struggle to catch up on flights.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
Discover the features and functions added to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and why it's a great phone for power users.
Karen Read was back in court Monday afternoon for a hearing on how her case will go forward after her trial ended in a mistrial three weeks ago.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family member and assault and battery on a family member.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
The state is taking action after an I-Team investigation exposed nursing homes that are not paying workers.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
Training camp is a great time for players to establish themselves and earn a spot on a team's roster. On the flip side, it's also a time when certain players are fighting to keep their job.
Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.