Dozens Of US Companies Working With Boston College Researchers To Test 4-Day Work Week
It's part of a global experiment aimed at measuring whether a 32-hour week could be just as efficient as 40 hours.
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It's part of a global experiment aimed at measuring whether a 32-hour week could be just as efficient as 40 hours.
When Alexa Getchell isn't busy being a mom, or helping save lives as a pediatric cardiac nurse in Boston, she's hoping to make a difference as a first-time children's book author.
A new shopping experience is making every day feel like a holiday for customers.
While several other New England states have legalized sports betting in recent years, efforts have stalled in Massachusetts. Could that be changing in 2022?
William Hubbard flew to Ukraine several weeks ago to help the two leave the country.
Both sides of the street were surrounded by friends, strangers, and military families.
CODA won the Oscar for Best Picture, and now Gloucester residents are getting the chance to see the film in their hometown theater.
Hundreds of cars lined up for hours overnight waiting for the chance to get a free tank of gasoline in Norwood early Friday morning.
A couple of weeks ago, Julian Edelman teased Patriots fans a little bit. On April Fools' Day, the man went all in.
The April Fools' Storm will always serve as a reminder that anything is possible when it comes to weather in New England.
The government will release one million barrels of oil from the US reserves a day for the next 180 days. An economist said the impact will be small.
Car magnate Ernie Boch Jr. announced on social media that a free gas giveaway is set for Friday in Norwood - and he says it's no April Fools' joke.
More than 160,000 pounds of Skippy Peanut Butter are being recalled because some jars could contain stainless steel fragments.
An ancient form of alcohol is gaining popularity. Mead was the drink of choice for Vikings and now it's making a comeback.
It took some time to earn his latest victory, but Tom Brady certainly got what he wanted in Tampa Bay with Bruce Arians' abrupt resignation as head coach on Wednesday night.
That movement will continue this year, as the Red Sox have officially announced some new seating areas situated behind the bleachers in right field.
After a months-long investigation by the WBZ-TV I-Team, the man responsible for killing 27-year-old Christine Griffiths back in 2001 is now facing new charges.
Harley is a bright, energetic child who does very well in school.
A man hit the WBZ-TV videographer and then hit Cambridge City Councilor Marc McGovern in Central Square.
"More than anything, it bothers me that we haven't been able to win a playoff game in the last three years."
The MBTA's structural engineering team is waiting for the all-clear from Boston's Inspectional Services to begin examining the tunnels for possible damage caused by Saturday's deadly garage demolition accident.
A 1-year-old girl who has spent all of her life in the hospital is now home with her family.
Nearly one-in-five American households adopted a dog or cat during the pandemic.
It seems like the only thing that can slow the Celtics down right now is an injury to one of the team's core players. And that is exactly what Boston will be dealing with going forward, as the injury update on center Robert Williams is the worst possible news for the Celtics.
Rich Monsini was heartbroken to hear his cousin was killed Saturday during a partial collapse at the Government Center Parking Garage in Boston.
The Red Sox went into the ninth with a 3-2 lead, but Miami stormed back to earn a 5-3 win and avoid a sweep at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer's rookie season is over, as the team announced Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.
Braintree's time at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has officially come to an end.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
Massachusetts is finally going to be getting some respite from the hot, muggy weather we have been having later next week, but before that, there is a possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon into the evening.
Braintree's time at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has officially come to an end.
Massachusetts is finally going to be getting some respite from the hot, muggy weather we have been having later next week, but before that, there is a possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon into the evening.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
Puppies from Shultz's Guest House were featured on this week's Pet Parade.
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer's rookie season is over, as the team announced Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about a wide range of issues on this week's "Keller at Large."
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Red Sox went into the ninth with a 3-2 lead, but Miami stormed back to earn a 5-3 win and avoid a sweep at Fenway Park.
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer's rookie season is over, as the team announced Sunday that he'll have season-ending surgery on his right wrist.
Braintree's time at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has officially come to an end.
Trevor Story hit a three-run homer, and the Boston Red Sox held off the Miami Marlins for a 7-5 victory on Saturday.
Braintree is back in the win column at the Little League World Series, beating Richmond, Texas, on Saturday to advance in the elimination bracket.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.