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Mass General Hospital adding 94 inpatient beds to address "capacity crisis" Mass General Hospital will add 94 inpatient beds by 2027. 2H ago

Is real meat healthier for you than plant-based meat? Researchers in Singapore looked at whether or not plant-based meat alternatives provided the same health benefits as real meat. Apr 15

New procedure may be more effective than weight loss drugs, study says A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Apr 16

Boston Marathon weather will be warm, but how hot is too hot to run? The Boston Marathon weather forecast for Monday sounds glorious for spectators, but it may be too hot for the runners. Apr 14

Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62 George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Apr 13

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I-Team

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Cost of hotels, meals questioned in Massachusetts homeless migrant crisis State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food. Apr 3

Cambridge elementary school teacher accused of child rape A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges. Mar 28

I-Team: 5-time drunk driver who killed woman in 2001 sent back to prison 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. Mar 26

I-Team: IRS criminal investigation unit not just focused on taxes The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston. Mar 14

I-Team: Pet DNA company sends back dog breed results from human sample a second time A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice. Mar 13

Keller @ Large

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Keller at Large: Antisemitism is exploding in Massachusetts says annual audit 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. Apr 17

Boston's Chamber of Commerce CEO says raising taxes for businesses will hurt city "It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue. Apr 14

MBTA general manager finishes first year on the job. So how's he doing? 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. Apr 10

Healey facing surge of political outrage over alleged migrant crime 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. Mar 21

Keller @ Large: Boston is not the best place for driving automation A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions. Mar 12

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Boston Dynamics unveils new fully electric humanoid robot Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says. 20H ago

Why are storefronts going dark along Mass. Ave.? Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close. Apr 17

Caffè Nero offering a taste of Italian culture with "Coffee Winehouse Experience" Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts. Apr 16

What's open and closed on Patriots' Day 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. Apr 15

Market Basket may appeal after man wins $134,000 age discrimination lawsuit 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. Apr 3

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New England Living

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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike. Jun 29, 2023

Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts Jun 28, 2023

Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater. Jun 27, 2023

Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences. Jun 26, 2023

Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home. Jun 20, 2023

Sports

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Celtics will face the Heat or the Bulls in the first round 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. updated 24M ago

Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians Tanner Houck pitched a three-hitter with nine strikeouts for Boston's first complete-game shutout at Fenway Park in nearly seven years, and the Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday night. 2H ago

Grant Hill surprises Tatum, Holiday with Team USA jerseys It's no surprise that Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday will be back on Team USA this summer, but both Celtics stars were a bit surprised when Grant Hill showed up at their house with their jerseys. 18H ago

Belichick will co-host Pat McAfee's NFL Draft Spectacular When the New England Patriots pick third overall in next week's NFL Draft, former head coach Bill Belichick will be on TV to break down the selection. 1H ago

Belichick reportedly has new TV gig, but still wants to coach in 2025 Bill Belichick believes that he'll get another chance to coach in the NFL in 2025. But with no job on the sideline this year, the former Patriots head coach is reportedly getting set to spend the 2024 season on television. 21H ago

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Vultures feared to be dying were just "too drunk to fly" A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say. 18H ago

PHOTOS: Golden retrievers take over Boston Common before marathon A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog. Apr 15

Watch the Mayflower II make a ghostly crossing through the Cape Cod Canal The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal. Apr 11

Piece of decades-old drone plane washes up on Cape Cod beach A piece of decades-old military equipment washed up on a Cape Cod beach last week. Apr 10

Kitten wearing strawberry dress found in Everett; Owner sought Everett police are asking if anyone recognizes a kitten with a "heart-shaped nose and strawberry dress." Apr 9

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