A Weymouth man pleaded guilty to defrauding the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, admitting to charges of wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu declares a heat emergency from July 16-18 due to extreme temperatures. The city prepares with increased emergency services and cooling centers.

A man was arrested in Tewksbury for allegedly photographing a woman in a business bathroom, facing charges of photographing an unsuspecting nude person and disorderly conduct.

Massachusetts Attorney General secures $1.6 million for Medicaid from a $202 million multi-state Gilead Sciences settlement over illegal kickbacks for HIV drugs.

Edward Meiggs was arrested for theft at a Manchester, NH jeweler after a store employee's prompt alarm response led to police apprehending him with the stolen ring.

A Boston University student suffered severe burns after denatured alcohol was poured on a fire at a WPI frat event, leading to litigation against WPI, Zeta Psi Fraternity, and Luxco, the alcohol manufacturer.

Tuscan Kitchen in Burlington is closing on August 3rd after 11 years; a new concept by Tuscan Brands will replace it.

Malachi Williams, 18, was arrested by Springfield Police for carjacking and crashing a vehicle into two homes. A ghost gun was found in the car, leading to multiple charges against him.

After a confrontation with Haverhill police, a man named Francis Gigliotti, who exhibited erratic behavior, died. Witnesses and family members provided differing accounts of the incident. An investigation is ongoing.

Boston City Council supports Teamsters Local 25 waste workers in their contract dispute with Republic Services, focusing on fair pay and improved conditions.

Boston's summer events cause traffic challenges; with Newbury Street going car-free on Sundays and various markets, concerts, and cultural celebrations, the Transportation Department advises careful travel planning.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell secured an agreement to halt sales of Forced Reset Triggers, machine-gun conversion devices, in Massachusetts and other states in a lawsuit for public safety.

A man in his 70s died after a car crash in Boston's Sumner Tunnel area; a rescue operation was launched but he later succumbed to his injuries. State Police are investigating.