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The Loop From WBZ NewsRadio

WBZ NewsRadio gets you prepared for the day with stories that impact you and your community. Five minutes of news will keep you in “The Loop.”
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Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Police in California identify the suspect in yesterdays explosion outside a palm springs fertility clinic, Isreal says it has launched new ground operations in Gaza, song and dance took over mattapan today.Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 18, 20257 min

Midday Report: Sunday, May 18, 2025

Last night a Mexican Ship Crashed into the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, Journalism rallies from way off the pace to win the second-leg of Horseracings triple crown, Hordes of robes and tassels spotted around the streets of Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 18, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, May 18, 2025

A deadly accident on New York Harbor Saturday night involving an iconic bridge. A warning issued about Israel's unrelenting strikes across the Gaza strip including more than 60 deaths reported in the latest attacks Saturday night into Sunday. Graduating season in Boston nearing its peak. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 18, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 17, 2025

It's graduation season in Boston, dozens of people are reported dead after severe weather hits the Midwest, and the New Jersey transit-strike continues into the weekend. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 17, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Israel says it"s launched a major military operation in Gaza in a push to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. A change in policy in Worcester after Police release body cam footage and audio of a controversial "ICE" opperation. Local toy sellers are feeling the pressure of Tarrifs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 17, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, May 17, 2025

The Celtics season is over and in a must win they were crushed by the Knicks last night at Madison Square Garden 119-81. Police body cam footage released to the public yesterday of an operation conducted by "ICE" on May 8th in Worcester. Another specific business market affected bt Tariffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 17, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

Forensic scientists were on the stand today at the Karen Read murder trial. The state's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month. Celtics fans hope the team pulls through in Game 6. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 16, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

MSP forensic scientist takes the stand identifies evidence from 34 Fairview, federal judge in Maryland to hear arguments over mistakenly deporting Abrego Garcia, and the Celtic keep banner 19 dream alive. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 16, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, May 16, 2025

The sDepartment of Public Health gets ready for beach season, TikTok rolls out new feature for younger users, and the Celtics takes on the Knicks in game 6 of the NBA playoffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 16, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

A medical examiner is cross-examined by the defense at Karen Read's murder trial. The Supreme Court hears arguments over how courts have handled President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. Honors for some local educators. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 15, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

The nation's highest court takes up President Trump's birthright citizenship case, pro-Palestinian protestors gathered outside Israeli consulate in Boston, and autopsy doctor testifies in the Karen Read trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 15, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Boston Celtics advance to game 6 in the NBA playoffs, day 16 testimony in the Karen Read murder trial continues, and Uber expanding with more seats. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 15, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Jurors at Karen Read's murder retrial hear from a number of witnesses, including a State Police forensic investigator. A Georgetown University scholar is freed from immigration detention. A doctor says Jayson Tatum has a long road ahead. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 14, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Karen Read case is back in court after a day off, fireworks are going off early, and cryptocurrency at the White House. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 14, 20257 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, May 14, 2025

College move-out season descends upon Boston, Bill Belichick fields questions about his partner, and a surprise delay in the Karen Read case. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 14, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Karen Read reportedly gets sick, forcing postponement of her murder trial. The Trump administration cuts about $450 million more in federal grants to Harvard University. A child is injured by a falling tree branch at Franklin Park Zoo. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 13, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Court session for the Karen Read murder re-trial cancelled Tuesday, Worcester City Hall closed amid planned protest, and school officials crack down on dangerous social media challenge. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 13, 20257 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Boston City Council tries to remove Tania Fernandes-Anderson from her post, new witness to take the stand in the Karen Ready re-trial, and Waymo test drives in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 13, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday,, May 12, 2025

A third day of cross-examination at the Karen Read trial for State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik. Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander is freed by Hamas. President Trump moves to slash drug prices. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 12, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, May 12, 2025

Testimony resumes in the Karen Read murder re-trial, the last surviving American-Israeli hostage to be released, and the Boston Celtics wins game 3 in second round of NBA playoffs. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 12, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, May 12, 2025

The U.S. and China agree on a 90-day tariff pause, President Donald Trump to sign new executive order lowering prescription drug costs, and travel outlook ahead of Memorial Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 12, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Thousands come out for an annual Mother's Day event in Dorchester, Hamas says it plans to release a dual US Israeli citizen, and tomorrow kicks off week 4 of testimony in the Karen Read murder trial. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 11, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Tufts Grad student Rumesya Ozturk back to Massachusetts welcomed home by well wishers and local leaders. The death of a man in Lynnfield is being deemed a Homicide. Zoo New England celebrating mother's and not just humans. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 11, 20254 min

Morning Report: Sunday, May 11, 2025

Rumeysa Ozturk welcome back to Massachusetts six weeks after "ICE" took her to a Detention Center in Louisiana. A Homicide investigation continues in Lynnfield. Summers' coming quick and Boston kids are getting a little help to finding the right job. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 11, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

Worchester residents are outraged after ICE detained a woman on Eureka street Thursday, a legal victory for Tufts grad student Rumeysa Ozturk, and the 14th annual Porch-Fest in Somerville is getting underway this afternoon. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 10, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

A call for calm in Worcester two days after "ICE" detains two people on Eureka Street. Tufts PhD candidate Rumeysa Ozturk freed after more than six weeks in an "ICE" Detention Center. A big win for accesibility in Wellseley as local lawmakers elebrate Wellesley Square's first accesible MBTA Commuter rail Station. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 10, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, May 10, 2025

A Federal Judge in Vermont approves the release of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk. Two people were arrested in Worcester on Thursday for allegedly interfering with an "ICE" operation. Federal funding cuts continue impacting local organizations. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 10, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

A federal judge orders Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk released from ICE detention immediately. The Pentagon orders military leaders to pull and review all of their library books that address DEI. A golf course in the town of Harvard is shaking up the golf world.

May 09, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

Cross-examinations continue for State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik, a federal judge grants bail for detained Tuft graduate student, and last minute plans for Mother's Day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 09, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, May 9, 2025

Jurors return to Dedham court in the Karen Read trial, Pope Leo XIV hosted first private mass, and last minute plans for mother's day. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

May 09, 20257 min
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