2+ day, 5+ hour ago (38+ words) Recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions in western Massachusetts, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reports. Recent rainfall has helped improve drought conditions in western Massachusetts, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reports....

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (48+ words) The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is launching 'Operation Safe Holidays' to prevent impaired driving in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year's Eve. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is launching 'Operation Safe Holidays' to prevent impaired driving in Massachusetts from Thanksgiving Eve through New Year's Eve....

5+ day, 7+ hour ago (52+ words) A heating company in Massachusetts accidentally pumped over 300 gallons of home heating oil into the basement of a Medford home after having the wrong address. A heating company in Massachusetts accidentally pumped over 300 gallons of home heating oil into the basement of a Medford home after having the wrong address....

1+ week, 2+ day ago (56+ words) A jury has been seated for the Massachusetts murder trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing his wife Ana in 2023. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports. A jury has been seated for the Massachusetts murder trial of Brian Walshe, who is accused of killing his wife Ana in 2023. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports....

1+ week, 4+ day ago (305+ words) PEOPLE reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship has now influenced the Cambridge Dictionary. According to Cambridge University Press & Assessment, "parasocial" describes "a connection that someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know, a character in a book, film, TV series, etc., or an artificial intelligence." The editors explained that many fans formed emotional ties to Swift through her deeply personal lyrics and storytelling. These feelings mirror genuine relationships despite being one-sided. The official release noted, "Millions of fans related to Taylor Swift's confessional lyrics about dating, heartbreak and desire," adding, "When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, many fans felt a deep connection to the singer and American footballer, even though most had never met them." Cambridge Dictionary's chief editor, Colin McIntosh, said the choice reflects how modern culture and online fandom…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) Cambridge Dictionary recently announced its Word of the Year, with it having a connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The word "parasocial" earned the title, with the dictionary noting that its media usage increased after the famous couple's engagement news. The duo took to social media on August 26, 2025, to announce their engagement through a dreamy proposal post. Cambridge recently awarded "parasocial" as the Word of the Year. For those unfamiliar, the term refers to a connection that one feels between them and a stranger, celebrity, or fictional character from books, films, or series. The dictionary further cited the reason why this particular word earned the recognition, saying, "Global coverage of the way in which Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce caused lookups of parasocial to surge as the media dissected fans' reactions. Posts by fans say, "I'm…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (268+ words) Cambridge Dictionary recently announced its Word of the Year, with it having a connection to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The word "parasocial" earned the title, with the dictionary noting that its media usage increased after the famous couple's engagement news. The duo took to social media on August 26, 2025, to announce their engagement through a dreamy proposal post. Cambridge recently awarded "parasocial" as the Word of the Year. For those unfamiliar, the term refers to a connection that one feels between them and a stranger, celebrity, or fictional character from books, films, or series. The dictionary further cited the reason why this particular word earned the recognition, saying, "Global coverage of the way in which Taylor Swift announced her engagement to Travis Kelce caused lookups of parasocial to surge as the media dissected fans' reactions. Posts by fans say, "I'm…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (50+ words) Lawmakers in Massachusetts are discussing whether to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers. Another proposal includes automatic tips. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports. Lawmakers in Massachusetts are discussing whether to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers. Another proposal includes automatic tips. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports....

1+ week, 6+ day ago (40+ words) A new transgender member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women says she has been receiving death threats. A new transgender member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women says she has been receiving death threats....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (52+ words) Brian Walshe, accused of killing his wife Ana Walshe, has been ruled competent to stand trial in the Massachusetts murder case. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports. Brian Walshe, accused of killing his wife Ana Walshe, has been ruled competent to stand trial in the Massachusetts murder case. WBZ-TV's Penny Kmitt reports....