The National Weather Service forecasts several days of rain for Boston, with high chances of precipitation and gusty winds leading up to a drier weekend.

Two relatives died in a crash with a drunk driver on Route 6 in Massachusetts on Christmas, with another family member critically injured. The suspected driver faces manslaughter charges.

A teacher was fired after an alleged sexual assault between students in her classroom at Georgetown Public Schools, sparking debate on educational staff pressures.

St. Francis House in Boston is seeing record attendance amidst a housing crisis, with the city’s homeless population increasing significantly over the year. The shelter plans to build affordable housing with government support.

An auto accident caused delays on the MBTA Green Line B Branch, suspending service between Packard's Corner and Kenmore. Alternative buses were provided.

Police in Boston are investigating two separate stabbings that took place on Christmas Day, resulting in multiple non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made yet.

Boston Police responded to a hoax shooting report near Mayor Wu's home on Christmas, finding no evidence of violence. The prank's motive is under investigation.

A fire on Wooddale St. in Mattapan, Boston, displaces five people but results in no injuries, according to the Boston Fire Department. Causes are under investigation.

Worcester Police arrested a man, Kerbily Ducasse, after responding to a loud Christmas party, where they found him with an open alcohol container and a loaded gun with an obliterated serial number.

Bristol Myers Squibb has acquired Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion, aiming to expand in neuroscience with Karuna's promising schizophrenia drug, KarXT.

A Massachusetts man died in a dirt bike crash in Connecticut's Quaddick State Forest, with a second man injured and hospitalized. The incident is under investigation.

A Spencer man was injured in a Christmas morning car crash, with speed as a possible factor. The accident is being reconstructed, and the car may be linked to an earlier hit-and-run. The Worcester DA's Office is investigating.

New Hampshire State Police are investigating extensive vehicle damage at Croydon Flat Cemetery, seeking public assistance to find the vandals responsible.