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Dark secret at the heart of America's favorite paradise vacation... as horrors behind the scenes are finally exposed

Dark secret at the heart of America's favorite paradise vacation... as horrors behind the scenes are finally exposed

They look like picture-postcard escapes — turquoise waters, palm-fringed beaches, and the promise of sun-soaked relaxation just a short flight from the US mainland. But for an alarming number of American tourists, vacations to The Bahamas and the...

The Gross Reason You Should Never Wear Open-Toed Shoes During Air Travel

The Gross Reason You Should Never Wear Open-Toed Shoes During Air Travel

Air travel can be tough on your body, especially your feet. Between long security lines, endless walking through huge airports, and sitting for hours, your feet take a beating. And if you don't have a direct flight, it's even worse. You might be...

Mass. state trooper struck by motorcycle at Revere Beach awake from coma

Mass. state trooper struck by motorcycle at Revere Beach awake from coma

The trooper struck by a motorcyclist near Revere Beach in June was in a medically-induced coma and had been struggling to survive, a Suffolk County prosecutor said in court on Wednesday. Lt. Donald Bossi is now awake, the district attorney’s...

Here’s how much rain has so far fallen south of Boston amid flood warning

Here’s how much rain has so far fallen south of Boston amid flood warning

Communities south of Boston have seen between 3 and 4 and a half inches of rain on Thursday, with much of the region still under a flash flood warning. Weymouth so far saw the most rain, with preliminary reporting showing it’s received 4.57 inches...

What to know about copperhead snakes in Massachusetts

What to know about copperhead snakes in Massachusetts

A copperhead snake has reportedly been spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with the city warning residents Wednesday that two dogs were bit recently after encountering the snake. MassWildlife has been in contact with Attleboro officials, but has...

In the mood for a beach day? Conde Nast says this town is one of best

In the mood for a beach day? Conde Nast says this town is one of best

It's beach season, and there's no shortage of great beach towns in Rhode Island. And one of them recently landed on the Condé Nast Traveler list of the 17 best beach towns on the East Coast, which could make it exactly what you're looking for on...

Warning Issued for MA Residents Visiting This Vacation Spot

Warning Issued for MA Residents Visiting This Vacation Spot

Massachusetts history runs deep. As one of the first 13 states, Massachusetts has no shortage of historical landmarks, from the Mayflower, Plymouth Rock, the USS Constitution, and many more. From the stories of Paul Revere and John Hancock to the...

VIDEOS: Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Massachusetts highways underwater

VIDEOS: Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Massachusetts highways underwater

TED. HEY, JESSICA. THAT FLASH FLOOD WARNING ENDED AT 1115, BUT THE MORNING COMMUTE BEHIND ME, AS YOU CAN TELL, IT IS STILL A SLOG. MASSDOT CREWS HERE STILL TRYING TO DRAIN SOME AREAS THAT HAS GONE FROM FOUR LANES DOWN TO THREE AT THIS HOUR. BUT...

Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts

Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts

Sal Lupoli and Joe Faro met up on Wednesday, somewhere between the Apple store and the Macy’s, in the Mall at Rockingham Place. No, these best buddies and business partners weren’t hanging out to go shopping. Instead, they were there to cut a...

U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Sees Record Growth in Airlift and Cruise Arrivals

U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Sees Record Growth in Airlift and Cruise Arrivals

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism experiences record growth in airlift and cruise arrivals, with the territory reporting strong gains across air travel, cruise passenger numbers, accommodations, cultural events, and marketing partnerships. The halfway...

Milford teen suffers broken neck at Hampton Beach

Milford teen suffers broken neck at Hampton Beach

Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, recently broke his neck while diving into a wave at Hampton Beach. Courtesy photo/GoFundMe HAMPTON — Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, was enjoying time with his cousins diving into the waves crashing on Hampton Beach —...

Brianna LaPaglia Nails Coastal Chic in White Bikini for Sunset Beach Moment

Brianna LaPaglia Nails Coastal Chic in White Bikini for Sunset Beach Moment

Brianna LaPaglia is enjoying every ounce of a summertime getaway, and we can’t get enough of her swimsuit looks. Taking a break from New York City for a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, the content creator has been spending time with friends, indulging...

Flash flood warning extended in eastern Massachusetts

Flash flood warning extended in eastern Massachusetts

BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area. This alert was first issued for Worcester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol, and Plymouth counties until 9 a.m. It was later...

Teachers travel back to 1775 at American Village’s revolutionary institute

Teachers travel back to 1775 at American Village’s revolutionary institute

Published 10:34 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – The grounds of American Village came alive with the spirit of revolution the week of Friday, June 20 as nearly 40 educators from across the country gathered...

Boston's Fenway Park is one of the 'best views' in the US, travel website says. See why

Boston's Fenway Park is one of the 'best views' in the US, travel website says. See why

Massachusetts is so full of postcard-worthy locations that it can be hard to pin down which one is really the best sight to see. But travel website loveEXPLORING recently attempted it, creating a list of the top 50 best views in each state in the...

Boston works to open more public pools for the summer

Boston works to open more public pools for the summer

Boston's newest indoor public pool is officially open inside Boston Centers for Youth and Families Condon in Southie. It's one of 15 public pools currently available for swimming in the city as officials are trying to reopen more facilities during...

Only 2 islands rank higher than Mackinac in Continental US, says Travel + Leisure

Only 2 islands rank higher than Mackinac in Continental US, says Travel + Leisure

More national accolades are pouring in for one of Michigan’s gems. Mackinac Island has just been named the No. 3 Best Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure. To help come up with its 2025 list, the national travel publication says its...

Massachusetts State Police sergeant who supervised Karen Read case reassigned

Massachusetts State Police sergeant who supervised Karen Read case reassigned

Massachusetts State Police said Monday that Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik, who supervised the Karen Read case, has been reassigned from his position at the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. According to state police, he was transferred on a...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail? You May Encounter These Animals

Hiking the Appalachian Trail? You May Encounter These Animals

Gray Fox© Jason Klassi/ via Getty ImagesThe Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their trek at Springer Mountain, Georgia, and end it on Mount Katahdin in Maine six...

Giant great white shark spotted near popular North Carolina beach and 'could get closer'

Giant great white shark spotted near popular North Carolina beach and 'could get closer'

07:29 ET, 10 Jul 2025 The legendary shark attack thriller Jaws celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. And in a twist mirroring the movie, a popular summer hotspot is now dealing with not one, but two great white sharks patrolling its...

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