Concerts by Shakira and Jason Aldean with Brooks & Dunn at Fenway Park were canceled due to structural issues with the stage, leaving fans disappointed. Safety concerns prompted the cancellations, and refunds are being processed.

Five individuals linked to the MBTA face charges for allegedly falsifying Red Line track inspection records, including four ex-employees and one current staffer.

James Lee was sentenced to 27 months for running brothels and defrauding the government of COVID relief funds.

An off-duty Fall River police officer was arrested for drunkenly entering a home mistakenly. The officer was detained near the scene and faces a criminal complaint.

Massachusetts AG Campbell files a lawsuit with 15 states against the Trump administration to protect National Science Foundation funding and STEM diversity initiatives.

Boston Police arrest Jonathon Turner for drug trafficking, finding 101 bags of crack cocaine, totaling 122 grams. He faces distribution and trafficking charges.

Springfield Police apprehended Gregory Rodriguez Jr. with a firearm and drugs after responding to a gun call. Rodriguez faces multiple charges, highlighting the city's struggle with crime.

Boston Police arrested Elvis Haughton after a shooting and altercation on Cambridge Street, where he allegedly assaulted an officer and was subsequently shot, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. He faces multiple charges.

Boston Police engage with youth during AAPI Heritage Month through a reading series at Sumner School, promoting community bonds and diversity appreciation.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 9 in Framingham; the driver, Stewart Anderson, was arrested for fleeing the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Boston Police participated in a Battle of Chelsea Creek reenactment, improving community ties through non-enforcement engagement during historical celebrations.

21-year-old man fatally shot in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with ongoing investigation and no arrests made yet.

The Trump administration directs federal agencies to cancel all contracts with Harvard, citing concerns over alleged race discrimination and insufficient protection for Jewish students.