MIT's Electrified Thermal Solutions has developed electrically conductive firebricks capable of reaching over 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, aiming to decarbonize industrial heating.

Boston's holiday events lead to traffic changes, suggesting public transit as roads close for events like the Jolly Jaunt 5K, Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, and more.

Convicted serial sex offender Ronald Brown was sentenced to 72 to 105 years for home invasions and sexual assaults in Suffolk County. He attacked officers and insulted the judge at sentencing.

Worcester Police arrested two individuals, Samantha Olney and Josue Maria, for alleged fentanyl trafficking during a Vice Squad operation on Lincoln Street.

Boston's weather forecast for Thanksgiving includes mostly sunny skies with highs near 49°F, shifting to a 30% chance of nighttime rain, while Thanksgiving Day brings rain and gusty winds, with some snow in nearby regions.

The Massachusetts House approved a bill to adjust Boston's property tax system, which has now moved to the Senate for further review. Critics argue against the shift in tax burden while supporters see it as necessary relief for residents.

A man was arrested for a stabbing in Lynn, where the victim, a 37-year-old male, was seriously injured and is recovering after police applied tourniquets and he was airlifted to a hospital.

Eric Labarge was sentenced to 46 months in prison for leading a conspiracy to harass NHPR journalists, with a $10,000 fine and over $34,000 in restitution.

A Lynn man pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and could face life in prison after being caught selling drugs to an undercover officer and possessing over 5,000 grams of counterfeit fentanyl pills.

Boston has launched an initiative to encourage homeowners to build ADUs, offering financial assistance and technical guidance, aiming to address the housing shortage.

The Boston Police Department raided a Dorchester drug operation, seizing fentanyl and crack cocaine, and arrested Cleifit Cruz on multiple drug charges.

A 44-year-old hiker, Christopher Huyler, was found dead in New Hampshire's White Mountains after a search initiated when he didn't return from evaluating ski glade conditions.

Massachusetts State Trooper Terence Kent has been suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct, sparking an internal investigation and scrutiny from local authorities.