Costco Will Not Sell Abortion Pills in Its U.S. Pharmacies

Costco said it will not sell the abortion pill mifepristone at any of its U.S. pharmacies, citing “lack of demand.” “Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and...

Mayor Wu says Boston will not back down amid DOJ sanctuary policies ultimatum

BOSTON — Mayor Michelle Wu responded to a letter from the federal government regarding Boston’s sanctuary city policies Tuesday by saying the city will hold its ground. “Stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures,” said Mayor...

Hospital Participation in Medicare ACOs: No Change in Admission Practices and Spending

ABSTRACT Objectives: Hospital participation in accountable care organizations (ACOs)—Medicare’s signature alternative payment model—continues to grow despite mixed evidence on spending and quality. This study examines whether hospital ACO...

13-year-old girl killed in Massachusetts crash, 16-year-old boy charged with OUI

A 13-year-old girl was killed in an overnight crash, according to officials who have charged a 16-year-old boy with OUI. Marblehead police officers responded to a crash at around 2:51 a.m. on Tuesday in the area of 352 Atlantic Ave. First...

Man airlifted to Boston area hospital after Hyannis boat explosion

A Hyannis man was sent to a Boston hospital on Friday, Aug. 15, after his boat exploded on his front lawn, according to Hyannis Fire Department. The Hyannis resident, in his 60s, had burns to his arms and head, according to the fire department. He...

Boston Ukrainians react to Zelenskyy’s Oval Office talks with Trump

Boston Ukrainians react to Zelenskyy’s Oval Office talks with Trump PRODUCTIVE. UKRAINE WILL NEVER STOP ON THE WAY TO PEACE. AND WE ARE READY FOR ANY KIND OF FORMATS. BUT ON THE LEVEL OF LEADERS, UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY LEAVING A...

'Boston Will Never Back Down': Mayor Michelle Wu Comes Out Swinging Against Pam Bondi Threat

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Tuesday came out swinging against US Attorney General Pam Bondi amid the Justice Department's threats to prosecute local officials for not helping the administration carry out its mass deportation program. In a letter...

Who is Thiago Rentz? Harvard researcher allegedly brutally beaten by 5 teens while watching Weapons in Boston theater

A Harvard researcher has alleged that he was left bloodied and beaten by a gang of teens after he asked them to keep quiet at a movie screening in Boston. Thiago Rentz, a 35-year-old Harvard researcher from Brazil, was allegedly attacked while...

17 states join WA AG Brown's letter to Dept. of Education over mental health funding cuts

SEATTLE - Washington's Attorney General Brown sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) with the support of 17 other attorneys general around the country. The letter warns of negative impacts for students if the federal government...

Government health datasets were altered without documentation, Lancet study shows

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Close window XRepublish this article by Naseem S. Miller, The Journalist's Resource August 19, 2025 Government health datasets were altered without documentation, Lancet study shows by Naseem S. Miller, The...

Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski breaks down as Boston playground opens up

Boston’s newest playground along the Charles River has received the blessing of Gronk tears. Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski – affectionately known for his goofy, joyful personality – broke down in tears when officially opening “Gronk Playground”...

Alabama Doctor Charged With $6 Million Telemedicine Health Care Fraud Scheme

BOSTON—An Alabama-based doctor has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty in connection with an alleged $6 million telemedicine fraud scheme involving medically unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME) and genetic testing primarily used to...

Preseason Predictions & Roundtable – 2025 Boston College Football

The 2025 Boston College football season is upon us! First off, what gets you most excited looking ahead to this season? Curtis: Seeing old friends, watching a game in Alumni Stadium, and screaming Mr. Brightside at the top of my lungs. August 30th...

China’s biotech hub Suzhou wants to become the next Boston. Can it succeed?

Could a city best known for its classical gardens and ancient canals emerge as China’s answer to Boston – the global epicentre of biotechnology innovation? Five years ago, the eastern city of Suzhou set forth a bold vision: to transform itself...

Massachusetts hospitals surpass $1B in community benefits for second consecutive year

MSP lieutenant injured in Revere Beach Boulevard crash released from hospital, transferred to rehab facility

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - State Police Lieutenant Donald Bossi was released from the hospital today, after officials say he was hit by a stolen motorcycle on Revere Beach Boulevard last month. Bossi left to a round of applause and was in good...

Boston man dead, Mass. teenager hurt in crash on N.H. highway

A South Boston man died following a three-car crash on the Frederick E. Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire on Monday, New Hampshire State Police said Tuesday. At around 2:48 p.m., troopers learned of a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound side of...

Massachusetts Woman Has a Bat Fly Into Her Mouth

This really is the stuff of nightmares. Stephen King may steal this idea for one of his books, but this is real life. Erica Kahn from Westford, Massachusetts was in Horse Shoe Bend, Arizona when this happened, according to 12News. Will This...

Boston police defend communications system after alleged radio ‘breakdown’

Owens said that officers immediately switched over to an alternate channel for communications, according to department protocol. “Preliminary information I got, we’re working with Motorola to determine exactly what transpired, but that lapse that...

Keller: Should Massachusetts state workers be able to work from home?

The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. It's a legacy of the pandemic: thousands of Massachusetts state employees working remotely, at least part of the time. But is it preventing businesses...