Cambridge has activated waterplay features in public parks to help families cool off during the heat, with a map available online for locations, although a couple of parks are currently closed for repairs.

Rey David Fulcar of Quincy was sentenced to eight years for illegal firearm possession and intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl after pleading guilty.

A dog attack in Brighton, Boston injured four people who required hospitalization. The 2-year-old dog involved had a history of aggression and was taken into quarantine by Boston Animal Control. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Remains found in Easton, Massachusetts, were identified as Matthew Yeomans, who has been missing since 2021. The cause of death is under investigation.

Boston Police teamed up with the National Park Service for a car seat safety event at Charlestown Navy Yard to educate on proper installation and use.

Boston Metal, an MIT spinoff, is implementing molten oxide electrolysis to produce steel with electricity instead of coal, reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

A Florida man, Paul Schnitzer, has been charged with wire fraud for allegedly embezzling $4 million from his employer by disguising transactions as equity distributions.

A Dartmouth graduate student, Kexin Cai, was found dead in the Connecticut River following an intensive search after her disappearance. Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play.

Tavern in the Square has permanently closed its Allston location, a popular spot among Boston college students. Despite the closure, the chain is expanding elsewhere in New England.

Police found shell casings after gunfire in Holyoke; a juvenile was arrested and a firearm was seized. An investigation is ongoing, with public assistance sought.

MIT's CSAIL developed a GelPalm, enhancing robotic touch to mirror human interaction, offering potential benefits for prosthetics and human-robot collaboration.

A man was found dead in the Brookline Reservoir in Massachusetts, with CPR attempts unsuccessful. Police are investigating the incident as the community reacts.

Two Boston men face charges for a series of thefts impacting businesses and the community, with one awaiting a pre-trial hearing and the other arraigned in hospital.