Boston's gusty winds are subsiding to usher in sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 30s, followed by light snow forecasted for Saturday. Conditions will improve by Sunday with sunny weather.

A fire at a hobby shop in Onset, MA, likely caused by lithium-ion batteries, resulted in significant damage and toxic smoke, with one firefighter being treated and released. Officials emphasize battery safety and proper disposal.

Sydney Dolan, an MIT doctoral student, is developing a model to prevent catastrophic satellite collisions in space amid increasing concerns about orbital debris.

A suspect was arrested by Worcester Police for defacing local landmarks, with video surveillance aiding in the quick identification and response of officers.

MIT students explore the science of coffee making, blending chemistry lectures with practical brewing to perfect their cup of coffee and understand flavor compounds using an infrared spectrometer.

James Ward was arrested in Worcester for fentanyl distribution after a police intervention during a suspected drug deal. He faces multiple charges including possession with intent to distribute and resisting arrest.

Boston's extreme cold eases with temperatures rising above freezing by the weekend, despite potential light snowfall and continuously fluctuating conditions.

MIT engineers have developed a nano-filtration system to increase aluminum recycling and reduce environmental impact. The technology captures over 99% of aluminum ions, promising a sustainable solution for the industry's waste management challenges.

Chukwunonso Obiora was sentenced to 11 years in prison for money laundering and passport fraud conspiracies, including $3.3M in restitution and forfeiture.

A Lynn man pleaded guilty to intending to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in Boston federal court. His accomplice was sentenced in 2023, following their arrests from a suspected drug front. Sentencing is set for April 2025.

Worcester Police arrested four individuals for suspected crack cocaine distribution following a surveillance operation. They were detained after a monitored exchange and officers seized a large quantity of a substance believed to be crack cocaine.

An incident in Brockton, MA, resulted in the death of 19-year-old Kyre Ambrose after a stabbing. 18-year-old Jayden Fernandez was arrested and faces a murder charge.

Authorities investigate a Friday night shooting in Revere, Massachusetts, which left a man seriously injured but not with life-threatening wounds. No arrests have been made, and the motive is unclear.