The Latest Breaking News from New England

New England Democrats, including Reps. Stephen F. Lynch and John B. Larson, are facing primary challengers calling for a new approach.

Tornado warnings shook Massachusetts as a twister hit Holden, uprooting trees and cutting power. The alerts stirred memories of the deadly 1953 Worcester tornado, raising urgent questions about whether New England could again face a storm of that scale amid volatile weather patterns.

New data shows that great white sharks are spending more time in the chilly waters off New England and Atlantic Canada

Boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the chilly waters of New England and Canada are learning to live with great white sharks

Strong winds and waves from Hurricane Erin have battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as dangerous rip currents continue to threaten from the Carolinas to New England

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy some of the last hurrahs of summer along the East Coast have been met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inches closer

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

The U.S. housing market, cost of living, and lifestyle priorities are reshaping migration patterns in surprising ways. Remote work has untethered millions from big cities, opening the door to dream locations once reserved for vacation. People are prioritizing outdoor access, economic stability, and strong community vibes over flashy urban addresses.

Americans can expect a cold and wet ‘old-fashioned’ winter