MIT engineers have developed a model potentially revolutionizing running shoe design by predicting the impact of shoe properties on a runner's gait and performance.

A 19-year-old was arrested for breaking into a train cab at Andrew Station and then refusing to leave, hurling homophobic slurs at the MBTA Transit Police officers.

A house fire in Newton resulted in serious injuries for two; they were rescued from the blaze and remain hospitalized. The fire's cause is under investigation but is not deemed suspicious.

Smoke on the tracks caused delays on the MBTA Blue Line at the Airport stop, with service paused for investigation and passengers advised to seek other transport.

The Boston Urban Forestry Division reports growth in staff, resources, and tree care, with successful community engagement and a data-driven approach for a sustainable urban canopy.

A sprinkler system extinguished a fire caused by lithium-ion batteries at a Leominster business, with no injuries reported, as detailed by the local fire department.

Hector Acevedo, a Level 3 sex offender from Boston, has received a 22-year prison sentence for exploiting minors on social media. His sentencing reflects ongoing efforts to combat child sexual exploitation.

Sheriff's deputies visited a Roxbury elementary school to mentor students on community involvement and good decision-making, underscoring the department's dedication to youth guidance.

A Guatemalan man was sentenced for illegal reentry in the US after a previous deportation, facing separate serious charges including child sexual abuse.

During a patrol, a Hyundai SUV with a bent plate led to a traffic stop in Hatfield, MA. A drug bust followed, with firearms charges against the occupants after finding a loaded gun and drugs in the vehicle.

Two suspects, Julien Rivera and Marcus Johnson, face murder charges for an August double-homicide in Springfield; they are already detained on separate charges.

Two movies filmed in Massachusetts, "American Fiction" and "The Holdovers," received Best Picture nominations, potentially boosting tourism and highlighting Boston's film industry.

Dorchester's Walsh Playground is set to receive a revamp with $500,000 from the PARC grant program, including climate resilience measures and a softball field redevelopment.