The State Auditor's Office criticized the MPTC for poor handling of police training and certification in Massachusetts, noting inconsistencies in curriculum and a lack of instructor certification.

The body of Owen Kasozi, 30, was found in Wenham Lake following an extensive search by local authorities after he was reported missing on December 25.

A woman was charged after driving on a police station lawn in Duxbury, MA, under the influence and with an open alcohol container. She pled not guilty and was released on personal recognizance.

A college student at an assisted living facility performed the Heimlich on a choking resident, with his swift actions and training as an Eagle Scout being credited for saving her life.

A water main break in Quincy disrupted service on Christmas, leading to road closures and repairs by city crews, with updates noting progress and caution due to icy conditions.

MIT philosopher Sam Berstler researches the challenges of open secrets, showing how their iterative nature hinders addressing underlying issues within social structures.

Individuals fell through ice in Arlington and Shrewsbury, MA, prompting rescue operations and safety warnings about the dangers of winter ice activities.

A fire left six people homeless after it destroyed a residence on Paine Street, Boston. No injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family. The cause is under investigation.

Boston experienced light snow on Christmas Eve with less than an inch of accumulation and forecasts suggest clear skies on Christmas Day with mild temperatures to continue through the week. Travelers heading north may encounter heavier snowfall.

A Massachusetts man was arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and could face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted.

A Raynham man was arrested for multiple charges, including leaving the scene of an accident and drug possession, following a hit-and-run that injured a motorcycle passenger.

The Cambridge Fire Department successfully rescued an individual and a cat from a multi-family home fire on Kirkland Street, despite harsh weather conditions. Firefighters from multiple cities assisted, and the blaze's cause is under investigation.

MIT researchers found that AI struggles with complex image retrieval tasks requiring deep ecological knowledge, despite performing well on basic searches.