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A new app from researchers at MIT and Tufts teaches kids basic computer programming.
Researchers at Tufts looked at more than 600 lunches from Massachusetts third- and fourth-graders in 12 schools across the state.
Colleges are paying students to take a year off after high school to travel, volunteer or do internships.
It's one of our first jobs as pet owners, getting the dog neutered. Now, there's a non-surgical way to sterilize male dogs.
It's signing day for the Tufts University Lacrosse team, and their new bright young star is only seven years old.
A community alert has been issued in Medford after a woman was attacked near Tufts University.
Prospective students applying to Tufts University will have the option of writing an essay about what #YOLO means to them.
The Tufts University softball team already brought home a national championship this season, and one of their star players will soon have some more hardware after an amazing season.
One of the horses injured when a trailer tipped over on I-495 Tuesday has been euthanized.
Pet pounds, like people pounds, are a big deal. Big enough that the Tufts veterinary school in Grafton has opened the country's first obesity clinic for animals.
The annual U.S. News & World Report rankings are out and five of the top 35 national universities are in Massachusetts.
Several people urged me to read last weekend's commencement speech at Tufts University by former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens. Thank you for that.
At eight years old he may be the youngest player to be drafted for a college team, but Riley Roman of South Hadley has the biggest heart.
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is slamming Alabama and Arizona over their tough immigration policies.
Keeping the food in our kitchen fresh isn't always easy, but a tiny new gadget could keep us safe and help us save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the process.
A Tufts University student was sexually assaulted early Saturday morning in the same area where three other women have been attacked in the past two months.
Williams College edged out Boston College as the most expensive college to attend in Massachusetts, with both having total costs just over $54,500.
The hawk that attacked a man walking near a Tufts University building Friday has been captured. Experts say the mother hawk was protecting her chicks in a nest on that building.
Michael Doherty was walking by a Tufts University classroom building when, out of nowhere, he was attacked by two hawks.
A Tufts student and his friends recently started a bike sharing program for students at faculty at Tufts.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is slated to reflect on her career during a scheduled speech at Tufts University.
For decades, Tufts University students have marked the end of the fall semester by running naked in the cold through the quad. That tradition is about to end.
Tufts University honored entertainer and comedian Bill Cosby on Friday.
Four people, including two police officers, were sent to the hospital after a dog attack in Boston.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
Newly released video shows the moment a bus crashed into a crowded Fitchburg terminal, trapping a man underneath it.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
A Groton man was driving home on I-93 South when a car driving the wrong-way narrowly missed him.
There's a legitimate storm system in the forecast this week for Massachusetts.
Four people, including two police officers, were sent to the hospital after a dog attack in Boston.
The Beverly school committee is weighing how to make up missed class time due to the teacher strike.
A small earthquake felt in Massachusetts had an epicenter in Lunenburg.
Primary care doctors at Massachusetts General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital are filing to unionize.
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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
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.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
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.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
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.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
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.
Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night.
It didn't take long for former New England Patriots receiver Tyquan Thornton to find a new home.
Kristaps Porzingis has taken another step toward his return for the Boston Celtics, which will bring the big man to the G League for an afternoon.
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo fired back at a report that teams owners went outside the organization asking for help developing Drake Maye.
Drake Maye and the New England Patriots had another chance at some late-game heroics, but the rookie QB was picked off by the Rams on his final toss of the afternoon.
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.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.