MIT researchers found that negative online content can worsen mental health in a study that suggests a feedback loop of poor mood and negative content consumption.

A Chelsea man was sentenced for selling counterfeit Social Security and Legal Permanent Resident cards after his connection to another fraudster led to his arrest and indictment.

Connecticut real estate agent James Macchio receives a 42-month prison sentence for orchestrating a fraudulent short sale scheme, involving straw buyers and property flipping, and must pay restitution.

Harvard researchers discovered how gliomas connect with brain cells, revealing that targeting neuron-glioma interaction could offer new treatment strategies.

Kitombe, a senior gorilla at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo, will undergo a medical procedure due to serious health issues, including a cough and weight loss.

Santa Claus arrived in Boston Common via Boston MedFlight, greeted by Boston Police, symbolizing holiday joy and community engagement efforts by local law enforcement.

Worcester Police arrested Nehemias Montes for multiple robberies after finding him at Union Station, where he was also charged with possession of fentanyl.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has expanded the Boston Family Days program, offering free access to nine cultural institutions for school-aged children and their guests.

The Reading Police seek public's help to identify suspects in a recent vehicle break-in incident that led to a police chase involving a stolen Porsche Cayenne.

Boston Police joined the community at Martin's Park for their annual holiday ship lighting event, bringing joy and honoring the memory of Martin Richard.

A Harvard study suggests replacing meat with plant proteins can reduce heart disease and coronary heart disease risks, emphasizing benefits from legumes and nuts.

A woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Brockton. The incident is under investigation, and the driver is cooperating with authorities.

Christopher Vincent, the Deputy Foreman of Carver Operations and Maintenance, was fined $10,000 for violating conflict of interest laws by using town resources to replace his fence.