A water main break at Boston's Hynes Convention Center caused a torrent of water to flood Boylston Street, captured in a video without injuries reported, and quickly contained.

Priya Bhambi, formerly of Takeda Pharmaceutical, has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scam that embezzled $2.3 million. The fraudulent scheme involved fake consulting fees and lavish personal expenditures.

The Cambridge River Festival will return on June 15 with arts, crafts, music, food, and various performances, including a mermaid promenade, on the banks of the Charles River.

A Lawrence man faces charges from the Massachusetts Attorney General for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession after a raid uncovered fentanyl, cocaine, and a loaded stolen gun.

A car crashed into a Starbucks in Walpole, injuring an employee and causing structural damage. The Dodge Challenger hit a pole before the collision, with the event captured on dashcam video.

Boston police arrested Juarez Sanders Jr. for allegedly carrying a loaded firearm after responding to a street fight call; found during a subsequent pursuit by the Youth Violence Strike Force.

Adrian Jordan has been appointed as Boston's new Chief of Emergency Preparedness, bringing his 27-year BFD experience to enhance the city's crisis response strategy.

MIT researchers have developed a method to track gene expression by capturing brief RNA molecules, promising advances in genetics and disease treatment.

Springfield Police arrested five individuals and seized a loaded firearm during a C3 Unit operation on High Street, amid concerns over gun and drug activities.

Boston police arrested Patrick Ricks in Dorchester for firearm charges after a Shot Spotter alert and erratic driving led to a vehicle search, revealing a loaded weapon.

Boston braces for a final burst of summer heat with the possibility of overnight showers and a shift towards cooler, unsettled weather with intermittent rain.

A person died in a house fire in Weare, New Hampshire, where firefighters encountered intense flames and hazardous conditions, including live ammunition. An autopsy is scheduled to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced grant recipients for the "Expanding Engagement" program, allocating $546,403 to enhance wellbeing for seniors through social programs.