A man from Rhode Island has been charged with arson after trying to set fire to a predominantly Black church using gasoline, raising concerns of racial motivation.

The ELI-002 cancer vaccine, targeting KRAS mutations, shows promise in Phase 1 trials with potential benefits for pancreatic and other cancers, based on initial results and MIT's involvement.

Ice from the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne fell and smashed car windshields, causing distress among drivers but no injuries. The incidents highlighted the danger posed by aging infrastructure.

Two men were charged with sexually exploiting a minor and face possible 15-30 year sentences and $250,000 fines if convicted as part of the DOJ's Project Safe Childhood.

Medford city officials investigate a spike in firefighter sick leave that led to $92,000 in overtime costs over a single weekend, prompting Mayor Lungo-Koehn to suggest it was an "orchestrated event" and call for fiscal accountability.

A car ran a red light and collided with a city bus in Boston, resulting in two non-life-threatening injuries and a brief traffic disruption. The 54-year-old driver of the Nissan was cited.

The Boston area is experiencing strong winds that may cause power outages and icy conditions, with snow showers expected and colder temperatures persisting through the weekend.

Lowell High School's cellphone ban is criticized after a false alarm lockdown highlighted issues with students being unable to contact parents. No threat was found, but parents and students are calling for policy reevaluation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a $4.7 million initiative to train 1,000 residents for careers in the life sciences by 2025, aiming to diversify the local industry.

A California man got a two-year sentence for smuggling and selling a misbranded drug as a cognitive enhancer from China to the US, and must forfeit over $1.8 million.

MBTA commuters faced delays due to power outages affecting the Blue, Green, and Orange lines, leading to travel disruptions and service advisories during the morning rush hour.

Jose Santiago from New Bedford pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and faces up to 20 years in prison following a justice department announcement on February 14.

A pedestrian in Dorchester, Boston, incurred life-threatening injuries after being hit by a fire truck; the cause of the incident is under investigation.