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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: Monday, July 7, 2025

The State Police Sergeant who supervised the Karen Read investigation has been reassigned, the death toll in Texas rises to nearly 90 people, after massive flash floods over the weekend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to the White House this evening, for ceasefire talks with President Trump. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 07, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, July 7, 2025

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House, death toll continues to rise after devastating flood in Texas, and out-of-state sanitation workers arrived in Canton amid strike. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 07, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, July 7, 2025

Bostonians staying cool during the heat advisory, a major deadline on President Trump's tariffs looms this week, and the top dogs in the box office are dinosaurs. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 07, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, July 6, 2025

FEMA is activated in Texas after President Trump signs a major disaster declaration for the state, two people are dead and another is injured after a head-on crash in Milton yesterday, and if you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, now might be a good time to get one. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 06, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, July 6, 2025

The Trump Administration has deported 8 men to South Sudan, an Israeli negotiating team travels to Qatar today for indirect talks with Hamas over a 60-day ceasefire, and Pope Leo resumes a papal tradition. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 06, 20255 min

Morning Report: Sunday, July 6, 2025

We wrap up the three day holiday weekend with some blistering hot weather. The death toll continues to rise in flood-ravaged central Texas. A former Bruins fan favorite has passed away. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 06, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Mass State Police and the State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating an apparent fireworks death in Wareham, a former Bruins fan favorite has passed away, and unionized trash collectors in the Commonwealth continue to strike. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 05, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, July 5, 2025

A State Trooper is in the hospital after being hit with a moped in Revere last night, police investigate an early morning shooting in Brockton, and metalheads in the U.K. have a new reason to rejoice. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 05, 20256 min

Morning Report: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Texas Govenor Greg Abbot signs a disaster declaration following catastrophic flooding. A 4th of July picnic on the white house lawn, the backdrop for President Trump to sign his tax-and-spend bill into law. Two CVS locations could be in the process of making way for upscale housing in Boston. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 05, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Friday, July 4, 2025

Some local nonprofits are bracing for the impacts of President Trumps new bill, Governor Healey has approved the State's nearly 61-billion dollar annual budget, and the Red Sox dominated the Nationals in Washington D.C. today. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 04, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Friday, July 4, 2025

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular begins just moments away, security ramps up amid celebrations across the country, and some positive outlook on the nation's unemployment rate. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 04, 20257 min

Morning Report: Friday, July 4, 2025

President Donald Trump expected to sign his budget bill into law, the special reunion concert at the Hatch Shell, and the busy holiday getaway gets underway. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 04, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Thursday, July 3, 2025

The House passes President Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts package. The Supreme Court will review a case on transgender students in school sports. One Boston hotel is among the best for travelers with pets. Details in "The Loop" from WBZ NewsRadio.

Jul 03, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Preparations underway for Friday's Boston Pop concert, more fallout between two North Andover Police Officers, and the summer sun is out at Boston area beaches. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 03, 20257 min

Morning Report: Thursday, July 3, 2025

Fourth of July celebrations underway across the country, your pets might not be a fan of the fireworks, and Hingham opting for a drone display instead. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 03, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs is acquitted of the most serious charges against him. The House now has President Trump's budget bill. Mister Trump says the US has reached a new trade deal with Vietnam. These stories and more in "The Loop" from WBZ NewsRadio.

Jul 02, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

A New York jury acquitted Sean 'Diddy' Combs of his sex trafficking and racketeering charges, local sanitation workers are on the picket lines, and the Trump administration withholds billions of dollars for schools. Stay in "The Loop" with iHeartRadio.

Jul 02, 20256 min

Morning Report: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

President Trump's budget bill heads to the House, busy Fourth of July travel commences, and catch some live music at Logan Airport before your flight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jul 02, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Senate passes President Trump's big tax breaks and spending cuts bill. Hundreds of EPA workers accuse the Trump administration of politicizing their work. A Boston Police sergeant accused of raping a 14-year-old boy is ordered held on $250,000 cash bail.

Jul 01, 20257 min

Mid Day Report: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

State lawmakers sent new budget bill to the governor's desk, a Boston Police charged with child rape back in court, and an owl finds home at a Home Depot. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jul 01, 20256 min

Morning Report: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Where are the summer jobs for teenagers, a Karen Read movie could be on the way, and a busy day for Capitol Hill lawmakers. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jul 01, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Monday, June 30, 2025

Harvard calls antisemitism unacceptable, after the government said the university failed to protect Jewish students from harassment. A Boston Police officer is charged with child rape. A conspiracy theory about the Rafael Devers trade. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 30, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Monday, June 30, 2025

The Trump administration is threatening to cut all federal funding from Harvard. A gunman is dead in Idaho after ambushing firefighters.Holiday travel is already underway. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 30, 20257 min

Morning Report: Monday, June 30, 2025

Dozens of local public beaches are closed due to high bacteria counts. Hurricane Barry hits Mexico. Dads want to be Dads but some say they don't have the time. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 30, 20257 min

Afternoon Report: Sunday, June 29, 2025

The Senate votes to move forward with President Trump's tax and spending bill, authorities are investigating a deadly stabbing in Middleboro on Saturday, and it's an ice cream caper in Salem, New Hampshire. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 29, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Sunday, June 29, 2025

President Trump threatens more tariffs on Canadian imports, the FBI is out with a warning over possible cyber-attacks targeting airlines, and a local woman is using old bicycle tire tubes to make jewelry. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 29, 20254 min

Morning Report: Sunday, June 29, 2025

The Senate burning the midnight oil, a reading of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" continuing through the night. President Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on imports from Canada over their plan to collect new taxes from American tech companies. Several public pools around Boston will be closed for the entire summer. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 29, 20258 min

Afternoon Report: Saturday, June 28, 2025

The president of the University of Virginia has resigned, the identities of the jurors in the Karen Read murder re-trial will stay hidden, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and jouralist Lauren Sanchez have officially tied the knot. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 28, 20256 min

Mid Day Report: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Nine people were hospitalized last night after a third floor porch collapsed in Dorchester, the city of Bridgewater announces water restrictions to deal with drought conditions, and police in Louisiana recapture one of the two New Orleans Parish inmates still on the run after escaping six weeks ago. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 28, 20257 min

Morning Report: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Nine people hospitalized late last night after a third floor porch collapses in Dorchester. The Supreme Court Friday handed down a decision limiting the ability of federal judges to block President Trump's policies. One of the two remaining New Orleans Parish inmates who escaped six weeks ago is now back in custody. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Jun 28, 20258 min
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