Federal approval grants MassHealth an extension of its 1115 waiver, expanding healthcare access and affordability for Massachusetts families and allowing health services coverage for eligible inmates before release.

UMass Amherst's Sarah Perry received a $936,000 NIH grant to develop technology for observing proteins in motion, potentially revolutionizing structural biology.

A JetBlue flight narrowly avoided colliding with a Southwest aircraft on a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to an air traffic control error.

Edwin Alago of Framingham was sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing a firearm to further drug trafficking.

Boston Police warn against counterfeit NBA and NHL playoff tickets sold in the secondary market and encourage purchasing from authorized vendors to avoid scams.

Joshua Santos was arrested in Worcester after a high-speed chase and crash, with detectives finding a large capacity firearm near the incident scene. He faces multiple charges.

The historic F.W. Wetherbee House, a Queen Anne Victorian in Waltham, is listed for $1.19 million and features modern amenities alongside its vintage charm.

Study shows exercise reduces heart disease risk by lowering brain stress, particularly beneficial for those with depression.

Mass General Hospital plans to address emergency room overcrowding by adding 94 new beds, with expansions starting in 2027, following approval to amend its application. This move addresses the capacity crisis affecting patient care at the hospital.

Sean Patrick Palmer was charged with attacking The Satanic Temple in Salem using a pipe bomb, causing minor damage. No injuries were reported, and he was arrested in Oklahoma.

Boston Dynamics is moving into the commercial sector with an electric version of their Atlas robot, designed for manufacturing tasks that exceed human capabilities.

The body of Fae Morgana Barbone, a Massachusetts woman missing since early March, was found in New York, near the Taconic Crest Trail. Authorities are investigating her death.

Massachusetts State Police reported a fatal accident where a 51-year-old woman, Sherry Henderson, was struck and killed by a car on Route 195 in Westport after exiting a vehicle following an argument.