Boston Police joined the Fairmount Unity Day in Hyde Park, showcasing the K-9 Unit and playing basketball with the community to strengthen relationships.

MIT researchers developed a self-assembling battery material that dissolves for easier recycling, addressing the electronic waste crisis in the EV industry.

Boston is bracing for rain and potential thunderstorms with an 80% chance of precipitation forecasted, possibly bringing gusty winds and hail. The weather is expected to clear up for a sunny and comfortable Labor Day weekend.

Salem's Black Cat Tours is a contender for USA Today's 10Best ghost tours, known for its walks through Salem's haunted history and connections to literary horror icons. Voting is open to the public.

Boston is set to host the "Survivor Ultimate Fan Cafe" before the premiere of the show's 49th season, offering fans an immersive experience with themed challenges, Polynesian-fusion cuisine, and a connection to actual show contestants.

AG Campbell leads defense for Colorado's conversion therapy ban at SCOTUS, with 21 attorneys general supporting the law that prevents licensed professionals from changing minors' sexual orientation or gender identity.

Erik Ballesteros, from Spring, Texas, is developing robotic arms (SuperLimbs) at MIT to aid astronauts, inspired by his childhood fascination with space and proximity to NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Upcoming events in Cambridge will cause street closures and traffic changes, affecting several areas including Harvard Square and during the Cambridge Carnival Parade.

Holyoke Police and DEA seized drugs and arrested Dwayne Howlette after a traffic incident and house search, with charges including drug trafficking and resisting arrest.

A former U.S. Department of Labor employee was charged with wire fraud for allegedly claiming over $40,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits fraudulently.

MIT News reports on the development of READY and MINDSCAPE, tools to assess military members' cognitive readiness and brain health, addressing the challenge of detecting subtle cognitive changes.

Timothy Dearborn was sentenced to 18 months and a 3-year Boston ban for break-ins and thefts after pleading guilty. He must also get mental health treatment.

Boston's weather is initially sunny with highs in the mid-70s but expects rain and possible thunderstorms starting Friday afternoon, which may help alleviate ongoing drought conditions.