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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pedestrian was fatally struck in Roxbury, causing traffic disruption; Boston Police closed streets for investigation, with no arrests or victim details released yet.
A Boston man was arrested for threatening a pedestrian with a straight razor after a panhandling rejection; he now faces assault and disorderly conduct charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
MassDOT partners with BU AdLab on the "mass DO NOT DISTURB" campaign, seeking to reduce distracted driving by promoting the use of the "do not disturb" feature among Boston drivers.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
UMass Amherst scientists suggest that carbonate buffering in streams and lakes contributes significantly to CO2 emissions, a factor not fully accounted for in climate models.
Sports in ...
Encore Boston Harbor casino was fined $40,000 by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for accepting illegal bets on Boston College women's basketball games, in violation of state law.
Salem Police respond to a bomb threat at the Satanic Temple, closing nearby Bridge Street and advising public avoidance.
MIT researchers have developed an AI model to enhance robot navigation in warehouses, enabling a smoother and faster flow of operations and potentially transforming supply chain logistics.
A juvenile was stabbed at Quincy MBTA station; four others detained. The injury was non-life-threatening. The incident disrupted Red Line service temporarily.
Officers arrested 18-year-old Albert Kariuki for attempting to break into a vehicle in Worcester after police observed him and another suspect, "Lenny", who evaded capture.
Angel Vargas, Jr., 35, has pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun, a federal offense. He could receive a maximum sentence of ten years in prison during his sentencing set for June 2024.
Boston Police arrested three individuals and seized drugs and a firearm in Downtown Crossing narcotics operation.
Community & Society in ...
Boston Police Department officials joined the Lunar New Year festivities in Chinatown, promoting unity and community relations with the Asian community.
Boston Police arrested Ronnie Powell on drug charges in Roxbury after observing suspicious behavior and finding substances believed to be crack cocaine and cash in his vehicle.
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