Charles Lieber, convicted in 2021, now heads i‑BRAIN in Shenzhen with a new ASML nanofab and primate infrastructure — a move that raises policy and security questions.

Five people tied to a Chelsea tax shop were charged in a years‑long refund‑fraud scheme prosecutors say funneled more than $220,000 and helped buy a Revere home.

A Portland man who confessed to the 1979 Back Bay killing of Susan Marcia Rose is due to change his plea in Suffolk Superior Court. DNA evidence links him to the scene.

A Wilmington school bus collided with a passenger vehicle Tuesday; students were checked by nurses and reunited with families and no serious injuries were reported. Emergency crews responded and the district thanked first responders.

A late-night ceiling fire at Thoreau Elementary triggered sprinklers and left smoke throughout the building; the school is closed while crews and investigators assess damage.

Canton and Randolph police are investigating after a parent allegedly assaulted a C10 bus driver during morning pickup near the Avalon apartments. The driver was treated and no students were hurt; counselors met with pupils and administrators will ride the route this week.

Cambridge fire crews joined Waltham Fire Tuesday night after reports that a vehicle entered the water near 1100 Winter Street. Divers and a marine unit aided the search.

Cloudy and cool today. Rain and embedded thunderstorms overnight into Thursday — expect a soggy Thursday morning commute.

Surveillance released by Milford police shows a silver Audi crash across Fortune Boulevard; officers arrested a Holliston man who later struck an officer while in custody. Charges include OUI and assault on an officer.

Sunny Tuesday with a high near 54°F. Showers grow Wednesday night and a soaking rain is expected Thursday morning; small‑craft advisory affects outer waters.

Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a five‑year climate roadmap that aims to cut Boston’s emissions 50% by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050, pairing building and transit steps with resilience projects.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official sub‑two‑hour marathon, finishing in 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon.

Clear and cool Monday with highs near 57°F. Soaking rain likely Wednesday night into Thursday, with small craft advisories for eastern waters.