New federal and state job data show Massachusetts lagging in the post‑pandemic rebound, with losses concentrated in professional services, information and manufacturing.

A construction crane toppled onto the deck of a Cotuit home on April 9; no injuries were reported and Main Street was closed for hours while crews removed the equipment.

A late-evening Southbridge blaze drew mutual-aid crews and left several households temporarily displaced. Town officials and relief groups were on scene.

The Bruins signed top prospect James Hagens to an entry-level deal and added him to the NHL roster with the playoffs looming; the 19-year-old could debut at TD Garden.

Veggie Galaxy in Central Square was crowned VegNews' Best Vegan-Friendly Restaurant, praised for a menu that can be made fully vegan and a 100% vegan bakery.

A Boston woman plans to buy a new car after taking the $650,000 cash payout from a $1 million scratch‑ticket win at a Stop & Shop in Braintree.

Massport is spending $100M to modernize Flynn Cruiseport as larger ships, including Norwegian Breakaway, begin homeporting in Boston this season.

A federal judge found a customs officer wrongly revoked a Harvard researcher's visa after frog-embryo samples were found at Logan Airport, a decision with wide implications.

Clear and brisk Wednesday in Boston with highs near 41°F. A milder stretch builds through the end of the week.

A staff member was seriously injured in a fall at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow and was taken to UMass Memorial in Worcester.

HubSpot is rebranding its flagship Inbound conference to Unbound as the company pivots to AI after a steep stock slide. The change is part of a broader product and pricing shift.

A major water main burst in downtown Boston flooded Kneeland Street and closed multiple intersections, police said. Crews are on scene and drivers should avoid the area.

Morning snow showers will mix to rain and gusty northwest winds will rattle the afternoon. Small craft advisories are posted for coastal waters.