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Franklin Park Zoo animals keep cool with icy treats during summer heat
Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
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Zookeepers at Franklin Park Zoo are making sure their animals are staying cool during the summer heat.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
There's a long way to go before there's any real relief from the heat wave baking most of Massachusetts.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
The heat advisory for most of Massachusetts has been extended through Wednesday. There's also a daily thunderstorm threat through Saturday.
There is no relief from the heat for some people in Massachusetts, even in places where they should be able to find comfort.
The excessive heat and humidity in Massachusetts and most of southern New England has led to a NEXT Weather Alert.
A motorcyclist died from heat exposure while visiting Death Valley National Park as the temperature there reached 128 degrees this weekend.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
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Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
WBZ's Eric Fisher has your latest weather forecast.
The beach and the pool were the places to be to cool down as the heat stayed high for the third day in a row. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ's Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt found people in Boston and Walpole trying to keep cool.
Wednesday marks the second day of what will likely become a heat wave in Massachusetts. Meteorologist Jacob Wycoff and executive producer Terry Eliasen talk about the temperatures in the area and also how the excessive heat is bringing with it a threat of thunderstorms in the coming days.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather forecast.
There are some beaches in Massachusetts where swimming is not currently allowed despite the high temperatures.
Massachusetts residents are trying to stay cool as temperatures in the state near 100 degrees. WBZ's Paul Burton reports.
The DCR will not be opening their pools early in time for the heat wave expected to slam Massachusetts.
The stretch scorching weather in Massachusetts and New Hampshire is likely to officially become a heat wave on Thursday.
WBZ's Jacob Wycoff has your latest weather update.
Worcester Public Schools are closed Thursday due to the heat wave hitting Massachusetts.
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Dozens of people were planning to sleep at the Wollaston MBTA station in Quincy after being dropped off there.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Senator Ed Markey and Rep. Bill Keating expressed concerns about the assassination attempt.
Several Nantucket beaches were closed on Tuesday while crews worked to clean up "large floating debris and fiberglass shards" from a broken wind turbine blade.
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. Actually, right now, it's both in Massachusetts.
Police say an international crime ring planted a spy camera in a bush in front of someone's home in a Braintree neighborhood.
Dozens of people were planning to sleep at the Wollaston MBTA station in Quincy after being dropped off there.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
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Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
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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.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
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.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
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.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
If the Patriots want to add a No. 1 receiver before training camp kicks off next week, one just made it clear that he wants to be traded.
Alonzo Highsmith is now officially a member of the New England Patriots front office.
The state of Louisiana has reportedly dropped the underage gambling and computer fraud charges against Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte.
It has been 13 years since a member of the Boston Red Sox has taken a crack at the Home Run Derby. Triston Casas would like to change that in the near future.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.