BC High Students Warned About Extortion Threat On Facebook
The principal of BC High says one student has already fallen victim to the crime.
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The principal of BC High says one student has already fallen victim to the crime.
Police in northern New Hampshire have posted a video of a chase on Facebook hoping it will help them catch a thief.
This guy works in IT for a living and was updating his daughter's computer when he found a post on her Facebook that he wasn't suppose to see. So he decided to teach her a lesson.
Is this Innovative Parenting Or Just Plain Crazy?
Two 9-year-olds could end up being kicked out of their youth hockey league in Lynn over a dispute that all started because of a hockey puck.
Tim Thomas showed on Friday that the public scrutiny will not deter him from posting on his page.
Think virtual scrapbook or bulletin board. If you find a photo of something you like online, you add it to one of your Pinterest boards.
Tim Thomas had no desire to talk about Wednesday's post he made on his facebook page when asked about it at Thursday's team skate.
Amit Gupta was diagnosed with leukemia and needed a bone marrow transplant. Because he's Indian-American, his chances of finding a match were 1 in 20,000.
Facebook is going from a private to public company. The shift is occurring as the Internet social network filed its long-awaited plans for an initial public offering of stock.
The proposed merger of NStar and Northeast Utilities in Massachusetts has been stuck for months now, but it could happen.
Facebook could file regulatory papers as early as Wednesday for its highly anticipated initial public offering of stock, according to a newspaper report.
Facebook will start requiring people to switch to a new profile format known as Timeline, making photos, links and personal musings from the past much easier to find.
A woman lost her engagement ring on her ride to work Tuesday, but got it back thanks to Twitter and some sharp-eyed commuter rail workers.
A Klout score measures how influential a person is on social media.
A bisexual teen says classmates attacked her, punching and kicking her, and she took her pain to YouTube to tell her story.
Before you post that vacation or weekend photo on Facebook, you may want to think twice about who could be looking at your page.
Social media can be dangerous, but it can also help prove you're not a jerk to prospective employers when you're looking for a job.
Scammers are constantly cruising social media sites hunting for access to your money and your personal information.
D.A's Facebook was hacked, an obvious choice for the Epic Fail.
I would argue, no disrespect intended, that one third-grade teacher does more for humanity in one week of school than Mark Zuckerberg has done so far.
Local home prices continue to lose ground and now are tied more closely to a national trend indicating the housing decline might be getting worse.
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg was back at Harvard after the leaving the university in 2004 to start the social networking site in Silicon Valley.
You've heard the saying before: It's not what you know, but who you know.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is recruiting Harvard students to come work for him.
Marblehead students and staff will return to school on Wednesday, November 27.
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
Massachusetts shoppers are waiting until the last minute to hit the grocery store
Three Mount Wachusett Community College students were struck by a bus. This is the second accident in two weeks.
One of the strongest storms we've seen in quite a while will bring rain and snow on Thanksgiving.
A hearing in the Karen Read case was held Tuesday inside a Massachusetts courtroom as prosecutors seek new evidence.
The Boston Marathon is finally paying runners who were due prize money after other runners who finished ahead of them were later disqualified for doping.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
China, Mexico, and Canada are the three largest importers into the United States.
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.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
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.
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.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
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.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers spoke to reporters on Tuesday and returned to the practice field for the first time following his October arrest.
The Red Sox have been rumored to be making a push to sign Juan Soto, and they've reportedly made their official offer.
If you missed a score from one of the many, many high school football games in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving week, we have them here!
It didn't take Kristaps Porzingis long to remind his Boston Celtics teammates what they've been missing.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
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.