The Boston Globe’s 2026 Top Spots list names 47 Greater Boston communities and shows how more listings, new zoning rules and high rates are reshuffling local housing markets.

Clear, mild Tuesday morning with inland highs near 72°F. Late‑day showers and a few thunderstorms are possible during the evening commute.

Harbinger Health raised $100M to push a multi-cancer blood test toward launch. The Cambridge company says the tests will screen for about 12 cancers as it scales lab operations.

A school bus carrying elementary students hit a tree in Mashpee Monday after the driver appeared to suffer a medical episode. One student and the driver were taken to hospitals; others were evaluated at the scene.

Photos of Dianna Russini and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel prompted The Athletic to open an internal review. Russini has been sidelined while editors investigate.

Lyra Therapeutics surrendered its Watertown and Waltham leases and will pay about $2.5M in termination fees as it winds down operations.

Cloudy, mild Monday with highs near 74°F and gusty southwest winds. Mariners and ferry riders should watch advisories.

Tyngsboro's May 5 Town Meeting will weigh a citizens’ petition to allow licensed firearms in municipal buildings; the Select Board declined to recommend it.

A 35-year-old Framingham woman was killed after a crash on I‑495 north in Marlboro; state police identified her as Louridie Jean and say the investigation is ongoing.

Vineyard Wind sued GE Renewables in Suffolk Superior Court to stop the turbine maker from walking away as the 62‑turbine project nears completion. The court will decide in mid‑April.

Sunny but gusty today in Boston with highs near 59°F and gusts up to 30 mph. Small craft advisories and elevated fire risk affect parts of the coast.

Police are investigating after shots were reported near the Condon School in South Boston; ballistic evidence was recovered and no arrests have been reported.

A 14-year-old was arrested after police say three suspects robbed two people near Park Street; one victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.