Eli Lilly has partnered with Boston’s Ascidian to develop RNA exon‑editing therapies for inherited kidney diseases in a deal that could be worth up to $1.9 billion. The collaboration pairs Ascidian’s platform with Lilly’s Seaport genetic‑medicine hub.

A Dorchester man was arrested and charged after investigators say they found dozens of alleged child‑sex‑abuse videos on his phone, prosecutors say.

Three people allegedly entered Carvana's secured lot on Dedham Street early on June 2; a stolen company truck was later recovered in Pawtucket as the multi-town probe continues.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured a Malden charter school Monday as protests and worries about block grants and budget cuts swirl around federal funding.

A suspect in a 2022 Roxbury shooting is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter today, bringing the long-running case closer to sentencing for the victim’s family.

Federal data show the U.S. personal saving rate slipped to 2.6% in April, the weakest since June 2022. Higher prices and flat incomes mean Boston households may need to rely more on credit.

A Norton bakery removed a Facebook photo and apologized after posting a customer-requested cake that used Nazi imagery, drawing online backlash.

Dartmouth Health has signed a letter of intent to bring Littleton Regional Healthcare into its network and rebranded its home‑health agency to expand rural access. Leaders say new digital tools and a capacity center aim to keep more care close to home.

An underground equipment failure left thousands of Boston customers without power Monday morning as crews worked in South Boston to restore service.

Two people were arrested after a red sedan crashed outside the Sonesta in Braintree; officers recovered two firearms and a large‑capacity feeding device. Police say investigators are still working the case.

A Cambridge man was sentenced to 13 years after prosecutors said he ran a pill‑press operation that could have manufactured millions of fentanyl‑laced tablets.

A Lowell staffing‑agency owner pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he hid more than $6.1 million in payroll and dodged payroll taxes. Sentencing is set for Aug. 27.

A loud, unexplained boom shook neighborhoods across Greater Boston just after 2 p.m., prompting calls to police and sparking speculation about meteors or sonic booms. Officials and the USGS have been contacted.