Federal disaster aid is approved for Bristol and Worcester counties in Massachusetts following September storms, as announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration.

MIT researchers have developed Trustnet, a browser extension allowing users to tag online content as accurate or not and share trust assessments within their networks, aiming to combat misinformation.

Springfield police arrested Jose Santiago and seized a loaded gun from him after a ShotSpotter alert and R-TAC surveillance. He faces multiple weapons charges.

A 59-year-old man, Ray Anthony, has been missing since February and authorities are seeking public help to find him. He was last seen in the Highland Street area.

Early morning I-195 Eastbound traffic was delayed due to flooding near mile marker 24, causing the closure of the left lane; MassDOT tweeted about the incident.

Brandon Jones was sentenced to six years in prison for selling oxycodone to an undercover officer in Worcester and pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges.

The Bourne Police arrested a suspect for a knife assault at a liquor store, who was also allegedly involved in an e-bike theft earlier. No injuries were reported, and authorities executed arrest and search warrants, finding the stolen e-bike.

Fairfield University mourns after a wrong-way crash on Merritt Parkway killed student Alexander Dennis and three others, highlighting Connecticut's rising issue with such fatal incidents.

A UMass Amherst study reveals the French Nutri-Score food labeling system has led manufacturers to create healthier products, potentially influencing future U.S. labeling strategies.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey announced the Climate Careers Fund at the Vatican Climate Summit, aspiring to train workers for the clean energy sector and reach Net Zero by 2050.

The Worcester Police are seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a larceny at the Worcester Ice Center, encouraging tips to help apprehend the individuals.

Arthur Massei, 78, has been convicted of the 1971 murder of Massachusetts woman Natalie Scheublin, with advancements in fingerprint technology playing a key role.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals leverages RNAi science to create effective therapies, boasting five FDA-approved drugs and striving to expand treatment opportunities beyond liver-targeted diseases.