An explosion at the Aspen Aerogels plant in East Providence sent 13 people to hospital and prompted a mass‑casualty response; investigators say injuries were not life‑threatening.

Liberty Mutual Foundation unveiled a $600 million endowment to steady and expand grants, focusing on housing, workforce and climate resiliency in Boston.

Weymouth police are asking for help after two dogs were found dead near Whitman’s Pond and the Lakeshore Road area. Animal Control is seeking tips and owner information.

Plymouth police posted a Level 3 community notification naming Kristian Johnson, registered as homeless and possibly in town.

A coordinated raid in New Bedford turned up a ghost gun, multiple firearms and narcotics. The 36‑year‑old suspect was arrested and now faces weapons and drug charges.

Wareham detectives say a lockbox seized at Cranberry Plaza contained suspected cocaine, fentanyl and pills; one man faces multiple trafficking and distribution charges.

Hundreds rallied at the State House urging a statewide cap that would limit annual rent hikes to 5% or CPI as organizers advance a ballot push.

Gilead will acquire Munich-based Tubulis for $3.15B upfront, with up to $1.85B in milestones; the deal highlights Tubulis’ small Cambridge Innovation Center office.

Residents, students and teachers rallied outside Cary Hall as a town vote on proposed cuts that would remove about 65 positions and non‑renew 160 early‑career staff was postponed.

Revere Police say joint warrants in Lynn and Revere last Thursday led to two arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, crack and cash.

A late-night incident near Houghton's Pond left a dog wounded after a person says they stabbed it in self-defense. Milton animal control will investigate.

House leaders announced an April 8 vote on a package to bar many children from social media and require phone bans in schools, pairing platform rules with a school pilot.

A West Roxbury man was arrested after police say two employees at Sam's Express in Dedham were assaulted and a customer's car was stolen in separate incidents.