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At this cafe, all you gotta do is dance to get free coffee

At a coffee shop in Middleboro, Massachusetts, customers are trading dance moves for their caffeine fix. Joshua Rashid, the owner of Coffee Milano Cafe, got the idea after seeing a pizza shop do something similar on TikTok. He decided to offer free coffee to anyone willing to show off their best moves, and the response was electric.

State in “new phase” of Steward crisis fallout

Massachusetts is still grappling with unresolved issues from the Steward Health Care crisis, but hospitals that were saved from closing during the bankruptcy process are adapting under

The Gilded Age of Medicine Is Here

Health insurers and hospitals increasingly treat patients less as humans in need of care than consumers who generate profit.

One family's journey from Haiti to Stoughton

Franz and Heroina Edouard and their family are among the thousands of Haitians who left their home country for a better life in the US, and made their way to Massachusetts. The family shared their decades-long journey with WBUR reporter Simon Rios.

Man's 'Santa-antics' get him stuck in chimney while running from police

A man who was running away from police has been arrested after getting stuck in a chimney while trying to hide from them, authorities said.

Weather alert issued for flooding in 6 Massachusetts counties Wednesday night

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:04 p.m. for flooding until 11 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk,

Flash floods, high winds, batter Massachusetts overnight as drivers navigate O’Neill Tunnel flooding

In Brockton, firefighters performed a water rescue after flash flooding overwhelmed a car on Westgate Drive, an area known to be prone to flooding, the department posted on social media Wednesday.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

With her own race at home in Mass., Elizabeth Warren stumps in swing states for Kamala Harris

In Warren’s telling, campaigning out of state is just one part of her work for Massachusetts constituents. But it’s hard not to see it as a sign of confidence about her prospects back home.

This is the most haunted place in Massachusetts, according to Thrillist

This year's list names the most haunted place in Massachusetts as the Lizzie Borden House, the former house of the primary yet acquitted suspect in the unsolved axe murders of her father Andrew Borden and stepmother Abby Gray in 1892.

Concord Museum event among many celebrations in Mass. of Indigenous Peoples Day

The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers performed at the Concord Museum on Monday, teaching families traditional native dances.

Massachusetts Town Fines Resident Who Projected 'Trump 2024' on Water Tower

A town in Massachusetts has fined a resident for projecting "Trump 2024" onto a municipal water tower.

Massachusetts town issues $100-a-day fine, cease and desist to resident projecting Trump sign on water tower

A resident of Hanson, Massachusetts, has been asked to stop projecting political signs onto the town’s municipal water tower or face fines, according to a statement released by Hanson Town

Massachusetts rape suspect scheduled to make first court appearance on Tuesday

A rape suspect who was arrested on Friday was held in jail through the long weekend pending his first court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren hopes to serve Massachusetts for another six years

Massachusetts’ first elected woman senator Liz Warren has been working for more than a decade to improve the quality of life for her constituents.

Mizzou football snapshots: Snap counts, PFF grades from Tigers' win over Massachusetts

Missouri's Saturday win over UMass was comfortable and therefore went about as expected. The Tigers enjoyed a chance to recover against minimal opposition and in that, they got something that they needed.

What to watch for in Massachusetts Senate debate between Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her challenger, attorney John Deaton, engage in their first debate Tuesday on CBS News Boston.

Nobel Prize in economics 2024 awarded to trio for work on differences in prosperity between nations

A trio of economists was awarded the Nobel Prize Monday for their “studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”

Mass. should keep the MCAS graduation requirement, secretary of education says

The ballot question does not replace what we have right now with a system, it just eliminates the current system,” Tutwiler said on WCVB-TV's On the Record.

I got 14 medical tests done at this fancy resort. I didn't need most of them.

Here's a look at all the tests I had done at Canyon Ranch – and what outside medical professionals actually thought was worth it.

Lucas: A bold stand by Healey

It was bold of Gov. Maura Healey to order the lowering of the U.S. and Massachusetts flags to half-staff in memory of those killed in Hamas’ terrorist attack a year ago on Oct. 7. Healey put the

Are Columbus Day and Indigenous People Day federal holidays?

While the latter has gained significant recognition and support in recent years, it has not yet been established as a federal holiday like the former.

Opinion: A classroom teacher’s perspective: Vote 'no' on dropping MCAS

Opinion: Mashpee teacher Jennifer Amendo urges Bay State voters to reject ballot Question 2 that would drop MCAS test as a graduation requirement.

Massachusetts Hospitals Postpone Surgeries Amid IV Fluid Crisis Triggered by Hurricane Helene's Fury

Mass General Brigham postpones surgeries due to an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damages a key supplier's plant.

‘Salaam. Shalom. Peace.’ How US interfaith groups work for peace in a time of war.

While interfaith coalitions might seem quaint in a time when fewer Americans attend church, experts in conflict resolution say the work of these interreligious groups is vital to reweaving the tattered fabric of society.

UMass men’s soccer falls short, loses 4-2 against Davidson

With lights on for Saturday night soccer, the Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s first half was dark going down 2-0 at halftime and ultimately fell short in a 4-2 loss to Davidson.

American Red Cross seeks more volunteers to help after Hurricane Milton, Helene

Jeff Hall, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, joined WBZ-TV to discuss recovery efforts throughout the southeastern United States.

UB football’s special teams shine in 30-15 win against Toledo

It took the Bulls a few months and a few games to catch up to that reputation, but UB’s special teams continued their progression and made an impression on the outcome of a 30-15 win against Toledo on Saturday at UB Stadium.

‘I found them for $12 on Rock Auto’: Mechanic has to install this Jeep Wrangler part on a customer’s car. He can’t believe its price

An auto mechanic was left stunned after seeing what Jeep charged for a set of rubber gasket rings for its vehicle.

Opinion | Lessons From Massachusetts Institute of Technology And The US For Indian Startups

MIT promotes a culture of curiosity and a constant thirst for learning and knowledge. They also emphasise the importance of the art of storytelling for a startup, the necessity of having the spirit of a pirate,

Vernon museum looks at the early history of the Thanksgiving celebration

Thanksgiving is often linked to the 1612 harvest feast held by the Puritans in Plymouth, Massachusetts, but many criticize this association for promoting a colonial myth. In reality, harvest celebr

Grant funding aids MCC’s development of new nursing simulation, laboratory spaces

Middlesex Community College recently announced the development of new simulation and laboratory spaces for students in the nursing associate degree and licensed practical nursing programs. Funded

413 Card Show returns to the Castle of Knights in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 413 Card Show will be returning to the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Sunday. According to a news release from the 413 Card Show, the event features more than 110 tables of sports and Pokemon cards, memorabilia, supplies, and more from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New York.

Man struck by MBTA bus sent to hospital with serious injuries, police say

A man suffered serious injuries Saturday after he was struck by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus, according to Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. The man was struck by the bus at about 11:55 a.m. in the lower busway at the Forest Hills Station, Sullivan told MassLive. He was brought to a local hospital.

Massachusetts ballot question 4: Supporters say people are using psychedelics already, and they should be legal

Veterans touted psychedelics as a critical mental health treatment option, particularly when other medications and therapies are ineffective. Elected officials gathered last week to discuss those

Federal judge approves class action lawsuit alleging violence, bias against 150 Black and Latino inmates

While the lawsuit is focused on the events of January-February of 2020 it is part of a longstanding continuing pattern at the maximum-security facility, said David Milton, a senior staff attorney at Prisoners' Legal Services.