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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men were arrested on gun charges after a joint police raid in Worcester, MA. The search uncovered three firearms, ammo, and a spent casing. Neither had the required licenses.
Retail & Industry in ...
The merger between Albertsons and Kroger was blocked by federal and state courts, with lawsuits alleging that Kroger didn't sufficiently pursue regulatory approval.
A suspect, Alicia Castagnino, has been arrested for a suspicious shooting death on Silver Street in Manchester and is awaiting arraignment. Details remain limited as the investigation continues.
A Brockton man was sentenced to over six years in prison for trafficking firearms and drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, after pleading guilty to multiple charges.
The Topsfield Police, with aid from neighboring forces and a police dog, arrested a suspect named Philip Johnson for a home intrusion on Dover Hill Road.
Mauricio Baiense of Quincy was sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax fraud and falsifying statements following a workplace fatality, with a subsequent year of supervised release.
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another with a sword in New Hampshire, leading to a hand injury. He faces charges and is held pending arraignment.
Worcester Police seek help finding missing 25-year-old Marco Marrero, last seen on Salford Street. He was wearing a red jacket, gray sweatpants, and a black hat. Public assistance is requested.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT researchers have developed EXPLINGO, a system to translate AI model explanations into user-friendly language, improving trustworthiness evaluation for non-experts.
Community & Society in ...
Boston Police's District E-5 celebrated the holiday season with LANA organizing a community event at Fallon Field to foster goodwill and community trust.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a temporary admissions policy at three Boston high schools that used grades and ZIP codes instead of test scores.
The Justice Department reported civil rights abuses by the Worcester Police Department, including excessive force and sexual misconduct towards women.
Rep. Lori Trahan thanked law enforcement for their response to a bomb threat against her family, amid a rise in political threats. No arrests have been reported yet.
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