Local News
Hardwick Health Agent Says 'It's Impossible' To Convince Residents To Get COVID VaccineAccording to DPH officials, only 35% of Hardwick residents are fully vaccinated, the lowest rate in Massachusetts.
Tree Falls On House In Hyde Park During Strong StormIn Hyde Park, a tree fell onto a home on Myopia Road.
7-Month-Old With Rare Genetic Condition Sent Home From Hospital For The First Time Since Being BornHis parents have undergone an extensive training program to be able to bring him home.
Market Basket Worker Hoping To Spread Kindness Helps Veteran Pay For GroceriesBriar Poirier is the kind of guy people seek out when they shop at the Market Basket in Oxford.
Keller @ Large: Some Republicans Ramp Up Appeals To Get Vaccinated, But Not So Much In MassachusettsWhile there are many Democrats still unvaccinated, nearly five times more Republicans than Democrats say they won't get the vaccine.
Simone Biles Withdraws From Team Competition, Highlights Importance Of Mental HealthSimone Biles withdrew from team competition, saying she had to protect her mind and body.
CDC Recommends Face Masks Indoors For Fully Vaccinated Americans Again In 'Substantial Or High' COVID Transmission AreasThe Centers for Disease Control announced Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans should once again wear face masks in some indoor public settings.
I-Team's Call For Action Helps Disabled Woman Get Handicapped Parking Spot BackA Woburn woman reached out to the I-Team's Call For Action when handicap parking at her apartment building was taken away.
Police Warn About 'Dent Repair Scam' After Men In Van Approach Woman At Burlington MallA woman said she was confused and scared when two men in a van tried to lure her out of her car Tuesday at Burlington Mall.
'The Surge Seems To Be Happening': COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spike In WorcesterThe four hospitals in the UMass Memorial System have seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last few weeks.
Massachusetts Reports 657 New COVID-19 Cases, 12 Additional DeathsThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 657 new confirmed COVID cases and 12 additional deaths in the state on Tuesday.
CDC Recommends Masks In K-12 Schools For All, Regardless Of Vaccination StatusThe Centers for Disease Control is recommending that everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status, in updated masking guidance.
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CDC Recommends Masks In K-12 Schools, High Risk AreasThe Centers for Disease Control announced Tuesday that fully vaccinated Americans in communities with substantial or high COVID transmission should once again wear face masks in public indoor settings. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
I-Team Investigations
I-Team's Call For Action Helps Disabled Woman Get Handicapped Parking Spot BackA Woburn woman reached out to the I-Team's Call For Action when handicap parking at her apartment building was taken away.
I-Team: Workers At Amesbury Nursing Home Say Residents Are Being NeglectedSome staff and residents at Vero Health and Rehabilitation in Amesbury are sounding the alarm about what they say is poor quality of care.
'I Just Feel Kind Of Lost,' Licensing Exam Delays Leave New Nursing Grads Unable To Work“I’m kind of just waiting to get that email," nursing graduate Natalie Rodgers told WBZ-TV.
Health
Mass General, Brigham And Women's Among Top Hospitals In New U.S. News RankingsTwo Boston hospitals are among the best in the nation, according to new rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Moderna And Pfizer To Expand COVID Vaccine Trials For Young ChildrenMany parents are eager to vaccinate younger children as schools prepare to open for in-person learning in the fall.
Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Today's DevelopmentsThe latest developments concerning coronavirus in Massachusetts, updated throughout the day.
Politics
Keller @ Large: Some Republicans Ramp Up Appeals To Get Vaccinated, But Not So Much In MassachusettsWhile there are many Democrats still unvaccinated, nearly five times more Republicans than Democrats say they won't get the vaccine.
Rachael Rollins Nominated To Be U.S. Attorney For MassachusettsRachael Rollins is being nominated by President Joe Biden to become the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts House Votes To Legalize Sports BettingHouse lawmakers in Massachusetts Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of what they say is a home run: legal sports betting.
Education
CDC Recommends Masks In K-12 Schools For All, Regardless Of Vaccination StatusThe Centers for Disease Control is recommending that everyone in K-12 schools wear a mask, regardless of their vaccination status, in updated masking guidance.
Massachusetts Schools Ranked The Best In The Country In New SurveyMassachusetts schools are second to none, a new study finds.
Mayor Janey: Boston Students Will Still Be Wearing Masks In Schools This FallEarlier in the day Gov. Baker said there are no plans for a statewide mask mandate in schools.
Business
Fourth Stimulus Check: Is Another Relief Payment Coming?While the COVID pandemic seems to be waning and the economy is improving, many Americans could still benefit from a fourth stimulus check.
Child Tax Credit: Why Are Some Parents Having Problems?The first round of advance Child Tax Credit payments went out to parents on July 15, but some payments have been delayed or were inaccurate.
Fourth Stimulus Check: Will There Be Another Relief Payment?With the COVID pandemic waning and the economy improving, Americans are wondering if there will be another stimulus check.
Consumer
Muffins Sold At Stop & Shop Among Those Recalled For Listeria ContaminationMuffins sold at Stop & Shop are among those being recalled for possible listeria contamination.
Taco Bell Tells Customers It's Facing A Food ShortageTaco Bell is warning that some of customers' favorite items might not be available.
Target's Teacher Discount Is Back Until End Of JulyTeachers can get 15-percent off classroom supplies and other essentials from now through July 31st.
Entertainment
Vote In The Frozen 4 Of The WBZ Ice Cream SocialAfter more than 190,000 votes so far, it's down to 4 top local ice cream spots. Vote for your favorite.
LeVar Burton On Guest Hosting 'Jeopardy!': 'I Was Absolutely Petrified'The longtime "Reading Rainbow" host will guest host "Jeopardy!" from Monday, July 26 to Friday, July 30.
To Do List: Fireworks, Music Festival, Lantern Lights DisplayWe have fun for the whole family on this week’s To Do List. From a postponed fireworks spectacular, to dazzling lantern light displays.