Four people were stabbed at a Boston hotel; a suspect is in custody, and the victims have non-life-threatening injuries. Details of the incident are still unclear.

Heavy rains and strong winds hit Boston, with the National Weather Service predicting conditions to improve by evening; cooler temperatures to follow.

Needham's Latina Kitchen & Bar is closing on December 17, set to be replaced by The Common Room. Co-owned by Antonio De Trizio and Luma Marcaccio, the restaurant offered Mediterranean and South American fusion since 2019.

Researchers at MIT and the Chinese University of Hong Kong improved optical device production using a machine learning-based method, enhancing alignment with design specs.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell joins a 20-state coalition to support blocking an Arkansas law that bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth.

Manchester Police seek Mistie Donoghue Bourgeois for antique medals theft; Dennis Higgins charged with criminal trespass in related September break-in.

A Boston family is suing Boston Public Schools and others, claiming their 9-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by another student on a bus over a seven-month period.

Boston Police officers joined city officials and Senior Center staff to host a Christmas luncheon for seniors, fostering community spirit with a meal, live music, and dancing.

A Sudbury bookkeeper pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting to embezzling over $180,000 from her employer, with potential penalties including 30 years in prison.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to illegal reentry in the US after multiple deportations, facing up to two years in prison and fines. Sentencing is set for February 13, 2024.

The former owner of Sandy's restaurant in Plymouth was sentenced for tax evasion and undeclared employment taxes, amounting to over $250,000 in federal losses.

The Massachusetts House passed a bill mandating paid time off for workers to vote, expanding an older statute to all employers, despite concerns from business groups.

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll endorse Rep. Dylan Fernandes for a Massachusetts state Senate seat. Fernandes aims to replace Sen. Susan Moran, focusing on housing, jobs, and infrastructure.