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A huge white shark was photographed feeding on a 30-foot humpback off Coxes Ledge near Rhode Island. Scientists are checking tagging and video data to see who else showed up.
An Extreme Heat Watch covers Boston Wednesday–Friday. Highs will climb into the 90s with little overnight relief.
State prosecutors say Holtec mishandled asbestos at Pilgrim; a consent judgment requires up to $125,000 in penalties with part earmarked for environmental justice projects.
Dense fog at Logan this morning with a high near 73°F. Heat likely Wednesday–Friday; plan ahead.
Patchy fog this morning clears to sun and a high near 73F. Temperatures climb into the 80s and possibly the 90s by midweek.
About 60,000 gallons of wastewater flowed into waterways that feed the Merrimack River; Plum Island Beach is closed while officials test the water.
Cloudy and humid in Boston with showers likely before noon and a chance of isolated storms tonight. Highs near 75°F and warmer, drier weather builds next week.
An afternoon kickoff at Gillette Stadium brings sticky heat and a chance of scattered showers; the strongest storms look most likely late in the day. Watch stadium alerts for any weather delays.
Mostly sunny and mild with a high near 78. Showers late tonight and a Marginal severe risk Friday evening.
Mostly sunny today with a high near 80. Showers and a few storms likely Thursday night into Friday.
Heavy downpours Tuesday left several cars submerged and forced a key highway ramp to close in southern Massachusetts.
Patchy fog and scattered showers with thunderstorms possible Tuesday in Boston. Drier, sunnier Wednesday with highs near 77°F.
Steady rain and scattered thunderstorms are likely late Monday night into Tuesday morning in Boston. Expect a wet evening commute and a Small Craft Advisory offshore.
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