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Boston Dynamics unveils "stronger," fully electric humanoid robot in new video

CBS Boston (News) 4/17 8:02A Neal Riley

WALTHAM - Boston Dynamics ' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company announced Wednesday. The newest version of the Atlas...

Karen Read murder trial resumes with second day of jury selection

CBS Boston (News) 4/17 3:45A Matt Schooley

DEDHAM The Karen Read murder trial resumed on Wednesday with jury selection continuing for a second straight day. Prosecutors accuse Read of hitting and killing her boyfriend...

Vultures feared to be dying were just "too drunk to fly"

CBS Boston (News) 4/17 2:11A Neal Riley

KILLINGWORTH, Conn. - Animal rescuers "suspected the worst" when they encountered a pair of black vultures in very rough shape earlier this month in Connecticut . But it turns these two feathered...

Massachusetts tax filing deadline is today

CBS Boston (News) 4/17 12:25A Neal Riley

BOSTON - Today is the final day to file your taxes in Massachusetts. Unlike most of the country, residents in the state have until April 17, 2024 to meet the tax day deadline....

Next Weather: WBZ morning update for April 17

CBS Boston (News) 4/16 11:21P CBS Boston

Jason Mikell has the latest forecast for the Boston area.

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Where to Eat in and Around Boston’s TD Garden

Eater Boston 4/17 9:20A Nathan Tavares

TD Garden. | Adam Glanzman/Getty Images Chow down, then watch the Celtics and the Bruins in the playoffs There are many excellent places to eat in the general vicinity of the TD Garden — home to the...

8 Fantastic Lobster Rolls in Boston

Eater Boston 4/12 9:34A Erika Adams

The cold lobster roll at Little Whale Oyster Bar on Newbury Street. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston The area is full of lobster rolls — here’s where to find a handful of excellent ones The lobster roll —...

Where to Eat and Drink in Somerville’s Davis Square

Eater Boston 4/11 10:22A Valerie Li Stack

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen in Davis Square. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston 14 fantastic restaurants and bars to check out in a stellar dining neighborhood Davis Square may be one of the most storied...

Boston’s Top Spots For Delicious Passover Food

Eater Boston 4/10 7:33A Celina Colby

Where to find matzoh ball soup and more for the holiday. | jefftakespics2 /Shutterstock From ceremonial seder to full vegetarian menus, and everything in between From gefilte fish to matzo-based...

Where to Eat and Drink Along the Boston Marathon Route

Eater Boston 4/8 10:21A Valerie Li Stack

Lauren Owens Lambert/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Run to the tavern, not to the finish line Some people are lucky enough to run the race; some have a friend who lives along the Boston Marathon race...

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Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday were personally delivered their Team USA jerseys by Grant Hill

CBS Boston (Sports) 4/17 10:03A Matt Geagan

BOSTON -- It's no surprise that Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday will be back on Team USA this summer for the Olympics games in Paris. But both Celtics stars were a bit surprised...

Bill Belichick will be co-hosting Pat McAfee's Draft Spectacular next week

CBS Boston (Sports) 4/17 8:38A Matt Geagan

FOXBORO -- When the New England Patriots pick third overall in next week's NFL Draft, former Pats head coach Bill Belichick will be on TV to break down the selection....

Bill Belichick reportedly expected to join Omaha Productions, but still wants to coach in 2025

CBS Boston (Sports) 4/17 7:03A Matt Geagan

FOXBORO -- 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...

The Bruins get the Maple Leafs in the first round of the NHL Playoffs

CBS Boston (Sports) 4/17 4:17A Matt Geagan

BOSTON -- The NHL regular season is over for the Bruins and a first-round matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs awaits. These two teams are very familiar...

What the Celtics are saying ahead of the NBA Playoffs -- even without knowing their opponent

CBS Boston (Sports) 4/16 9:31A CBS Boston

The Boston Celtics are a confident bunch heading into the playoffs, even if they don't know their first-round opponent just yet. The Celtics will spend the next few days...

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Is real meat healthier for you than plant-based meat?

CBS Boston (Health) 4/15 11:40A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - A new study looked at whether or not real meat is healthier for you than fake meat. We know that diets rich in plant-based foods are good for your heart and metabolic...

New nonsurgical procedure may be more effective than weight loss drugs, study says

CBS Boston (Health) 4/15 11:36A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - A nonsurgical weight loss procedure may be more effective and less expensive than weight loss drugs like Ozempic. This is a much less invasive procedure than gastric...

Boston Marathon weather forecast will be warm, but how hot is too hot to run?

CBS Boston (Health) 4/14 1:00A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - The Boston Marathon weather forecast for Monday sounds glorious for spectators, but it may be too hot for the runners. Those preparing to run the race are probably...

Could saying "hello" to strangers be good for your health?

CBS Boston (Health) 4/10 11:50A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - Chatting it up with people we don't know can boost our mood and give us a greater sense of belonging, both of which can help prolong life. WebMD examined the benefits...

Insomnia can lead to long-term health problems like diabetes and cardiovascular disease

CBS Boston (Health) 4/10 11:42A Mallika Marshall, MD

BOSTON - New research shows that chronic sleep deprivation can lead to long-term health problems. Researchers at Penn State looked at the sleep habits of nearly 3,700 adults...

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