MIT engineers developed a new MRI technique to detect bioluminescence in the brain, potentially advancing research in neuroscience by allowing detailed imaging of deep brain structures.

Two individuals were arrested for drug possession with intent to distribute following a raid by the Worcester Police Department on a Williamsburg Drive residence.

A Connecticut ophthalmologist, Dr. Salzberg, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for health care fraud involving kickbacks for unnecessary brain scans, and must pay $1.34 million in restitution.

Boston firefighters extinguished a third-floor fire on Averton St in Roslindale, leaving eight people homeless without injuries. Cause under investigation.

A tractor-trailer hit the Bowker Overpass on Storrow Drive in Boston, prompting road closure and commute delays. No injuries were reported; MassDOT is assessing the damage.

A man from Boston was arrested by MBTA Transit Police for indecent assault and battery on public transport, with 11 pending sexual assault cases also revealed.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has allocated $650,000 in grants to 13 non-profits, aiming to support immigrant workers with legal aid and rights education.

A Randolph man was arrested for threatening a woman with a needle at a Boston bus stop and is held on $2,500 bail; he faces multiple charges including assault with a hypodermic needle.

The Worcester Police Vice Squad conducted a raid seizing cocaine and amphetamine from Janet Damico's residence and arrested two additional individuals with outstanding warrants.

Burlington police are searching for a masked gunman who robbed a gas station at gunpoint, taking $400. The suspect remains at large despite a search by police and a K-9 unit.

Massachusetts awards $2.4 million in grants to enhance day programs for seniors, with a focus on Alzheimer's care and health equity, supporting 20 organizations across various linguistic communities.

A man was arrested after indecently assaulting a woman and struggling with transit police on the MBTA system on May 7. He has other open sexual assault cases.

Concord, Massachusetts, schools are recovering from a cyberattack which necessitated rigorous IT efforts, enhanced security measures, and caused disruptions like cash-only transactions in schools.