Keller @ Large: Why lawmakers see TikTok as a national security risk
Rep. Lori Trahan explains why she voted for a bill that could lead to banning TikTok.
Rep. Lori Trahan explains why she voted for a bill that could lead to banning TikTok.
Rep. Lori Trahan talks to WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
The timeline for TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill can overcome a number of hurdles in Congress and survive legal scrutiny.
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
Victor Oliveira is helping people who are largely ignored by others because he's been through their struggle.
A Massachusetts congressman has co-sponsored a bill that could lead to a ban on the popular social media app TikTok, something that several Boston-based influencers rely on for income.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Some Gen Z workers are posting video of themselves being laid off in search of "likes," feedback and revenge.
TikTok users can't search the attention-garnering term "legging legs" on the app. Here's what some experts on eating disorders and recovery say about it.
Influencers on TikTok are encouraging people to walk backwards to improve their physical and mental health.
Influencers on TikTok are encouraging people to walk backwards to improve their physical and mental health.
Shoppers waited in line outside of Target stores for hours to try and nab a highly-coveted pink Stanley cup. So, what's the reason behind the craze?
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
Matt and Ara B talk to our Mix team about the story that got the attention of the entire city.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Retailers are turning to what's called "algorithmic commerce," which tracks your searches and preferences and uses them to recommend items for you.
Anheuser-Busch's marketing head is leaving the company after Bud Light's promo with TikToker Dylan Mulvaney triggered backlash.
Influencers are telling subscribers to avoid washing their hair for days but in some cases, this could be harmful.
TikTok can help travelers research neighborhoods, hotels and restaurants.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
It was the signature move of the Kool-Aid man - smashing through walls and fences - to bring kids a drink. Now it's a destructive TikTok challenge.
The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about a new online shopping scam on TikTok.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Some of the room transformations appear to have cost thousands of dollars.
Police say recent fights at the Big E may have been staged to gain TikTok popularity.
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Mary Mazzio aims to effect social change by focusing on what connects people.
Outdoor dining is returning to Moody Street in Waltham this year but the street won't be closed to traffic, leaving business owners in the area divided.
High mortgages rates, high prices and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts.
Jury selection in the Karen Read murder trial is done for the week.
A JetBlue flight was forced to abort takeoff due to another aircraft attempting to cross the runway at Washington Reagan National Airport.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
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 Lowell teenager is being held pending a bail hearing for allegedly holding up a letter carrier in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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.
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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.