PitchBook/NVCA tallies show Texas startups raised $5.8B in Q1 versus Massachusetts’ $5.3B, driven by several massive defense and robotics rounds in Austin. The reversal highlights how a few big deals can flip statewide VC rankings quickly.

A Roslindale man was arraigned after a January crash that left a 23‑year‑old pedestrian with severe, life‑altering injuries.

Boston’s first recreational dispensary quietly closed its Grove Hall shop after lawsuits and a $2.2M judgment, leaving employees locked out and vendors unpaid.

Cambridge’s community electricity program now delivers 75% new renewable power at lower supply prices for most residents, using long‑term contracts and bulk buying. Many households were automatically enrolled and can check the supplier listed on their Eversource bill.

A man sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Dorchester Monday night. Police responded to a crash near Aspinwall Road.

A 29-year-old Fall River man died after his motorcycle crashed on Main Street in Westport late Saturday. Investigators say a telephone pole and a wall were struck as police probe the crash.

A Boston man was arrested at Tewksbury State Hospital after an alleged assault on a pregnant staffer. He faces assault charges and is due for arraignment in Lowell.

Kingston police are investigating a TikTok clip that appears to show a Silver Lake staffer in an online sexualized conversation with someone posing as a 15‑year‑old. The district says the employee was removed and investigators are seeking tips.

Two Billerica paramedics spotted flames on School Street early Friday, knocked on doors and helped six people escape a Lowell house fire.

A Franklin man was sentenced to 15–30 years after pleading guilty to fentanyl-sale and firearm charges tied to a months-long state police probe. Prosecutors say large quantities were seized during the investigation.

State immunization data show overall coverage is stable, but rising religious waivers and under‑vaccinated pockets in places like Dukes and Franklin counties raise outbreak risks.

Mayor Michelle Wu opened applications for paid summer jobs for Boston youth ages 14–24. The futureBOS portal and a youth fair on April 18 will connect applicants with employers and banking supports.

Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at a Topliff Street apartment; police say victims were sprayed and struck and the suspects were found inside a unit.