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Billions of dollars' worth of gift cards go unspent every year. Here's what to know about redeeming them — and avoiding scams.
Seattle is getting a National Hockey League team. It will just have to wait a little bit longer to drop the puck.
If you use a plastic straw or plastic utensils in Seattle now, get ready to pay.
You never know what you have till it's gone and there is no telling how long Amtrak's long haul routes will survive?
Summer travel season is coming up so I am reminding you that domestic train travel is an option with the complete compilation of my Jay Talking domestic train travel. This is episode one. The world renowned train travel expert Mark Smith, also known as the "Man In Seat 61" says Amtrak's long-haul passenger trains offer some of the best train travel experiences on the plane. The "Man In Seat 61" was an honored Jay Talking guest and you can hear this episode, and much more, at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-talking/id424264486?mt=2 or via the podcast app on your mobile device. Just search Jay Talking in the app and hit "subscribe."
It's time to book your vacation so I am reminding you that train travel is great by posting the entire Jay Talking domestic train travel compilation. Episode two of the Coast Starlight run highlights the mid-portion of the trip and features fog-topped rolling hills, a tunnel, and a wild hairpin turn.
Visitor guide to the best things to see and do in the Puget Sound area of Seattle
A brief profile on seven of the best seafood cities in America
After completing its annual cost-comparison study, TripAdvisor announced Thursday that Boston is the third-most expensive city for travelers.
A look at five of the best fishing destinations in America.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has made a friendly wager with Washington Governor Jay Inslee over the outcome of Sunday's Superbowl between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
How can the Seahawks win their second straight Lombardi Trophy? The same way they did last season.
Here's a look at five of the best pet-friendly travel destinations in the U.S.
Ethan Reid, author of "The Undying," from Simon & Schuster shares his list of the creepiest vacation spots around the world for Halloween.
Former Boston police commissioner Kathleen O'Toole was nominated Monday as Seattle's first female police chief.
WBZ-TV has learned the helicopter that crashed in Seattle Tuesday was used in Boston as recently as last year.
Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was arrested this week at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officials found a loaded gun in his luggage.
Fireworks are the traditional way to celebrate the July 4th holiday. See some of our nation's finest displays.
Dan Rea is Speechless in Boston over a school that is Clueless in Seattle.
Phyllis Willett was supposed to go to the concert with her brother who passed away unexpectedly.
Cancer patients now must go elsewhere for treatment after Steward Health Care suddenly shut down the outpatient clinic at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Find that special someone by signing up for one of the undeniably best dating apps in 2024.
There are 30 historic homes across New England that allow you to rent the home, so long as you help to preserve it.
A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.
Jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial is done for the week.
A Lowell teenager is being held pending a bail hearing for allegedly holding up a letter carrier in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Phyllis Willett was supposed to go to the concert with her brother who passed away unexpectedly.
A man who spent more than 20 years in prison for murdering two married Dartmouth College professors back in 2001 has been granted parole.
A new study finds that exercise may help reverse aging by reducing the buildup of fat.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027.
Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat.
A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Market Basket is considering appealing a federal jury's decision to award a New Hampshire man more than $134,000 in an age discrimination lawsuit.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Red Sox are back to .500 after an embarrassing 3-7 homestand.
Will it be Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman in net when the Bruins begin their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at TD Garden?
The injury bug keeps biting the Boston Red Sox.
Eliot Wolf touched on a number of topics Thursday as he held his pre-draft chat with reporters at Gillette Stadium.
The Celtics' list of potential first-round opponents is down to just two. Boston will play either the Miami Heat or the Chicago Bulls when the postseason tips off at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.
A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week.