One person was hospitalized following a barrel explosion at a job site on Pond Street in Franklin. The cause is under investigation by the Franklin Fire Department.

Springfield police seized a "ghost gun," drugs, and cash during a traffic stop, leading to three arrests, including two 19-year-olds charged with drug possession and distribution.

A Lowell man was arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, facing a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison if convicted.

MIT researchers discovered quasars from more than 13 billion years ago, challenging existing models by showing some in sparsely populated regions, inconsistent with predictions about early galaxy formation.

The Oxford Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating two missing youths, Liam Call and Issac Jean-Baptiste, from YOU Inc in North Oxford.

Officer Jesse Bonardi is appointed as the Worcester Police Department's new LGBTQ+ Liaison, aiming to foster trust and better communication with the LGBTQ+ community.

Medford Police arrested two after a traffic stop revealed one had a “ghost gun.” A minor attempted to escape but was apprehended while drawing the weapon. Both face multiple charges.

Ambience Healthcare launched an AI platform to automate clinical tasks and reduce paperwork for physicians, already adopted by leading institutions, as reported by MIT News.

A 20-year-old was arrested after a stolen car chase in New Bedford; he discarded a loaded .38 caliber revolver during the pursuit. The second suspect remains unidentified.

A Massachusetts restaurant apologized after WWII reenactors, including some dressed as Nazis, dined there, sparking community backlash and prompting their temporary closure.

Susan Figuerido of Falmouth has pleaded guilty to embezzling $1.3 million from her employer and filing a false tax return. She faces a potential 23 years in prison.

Two pedestrians were hospitalized after being hit by a car in Lexington; the accident's specific details and the victims' condition are currently unknown.

MIT researchers have developed a 3D-printed polymer fused with copper nanoparticles, for use in resettable fuses, advancing potential in electronics manufacturing.