MIT researchers have developed a new cryptographic ID tag using terahertz waves that are smaller, cheaper, and more secure than traditional RFIDs, enhancing product authentication and offering protection against tampering.

Barnstable Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect involved in Valentine's Day vandalism of a business window using a hammer at the intersection of Route 6A and Route 149.

A Transit Police officer was attacked at Boston's South Station by a man sleeping there. The officer required hospital treatment, and the assailant was later apprehended by the police.

Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a truck in Brockton, Massachusetts, near local schools, with limited details released so far.

Parents in Newton, Massachusetts, sue the local teachers' union over damages from an 11-day illegal strike, seeking compensation for disrupted education and additional expenses.

Rongit Whistleon, 54, was arrested in downtown Boston for a probation violation and is suspected in two daytime armed robberies. He is to be arraigned for the original warrant and the recent crimes.

Mixed weather with afternoon snow flurries and gusty winds is expected in Boston today, with evening clearing and a chilly night. Partly sunny skies and windy conditions forecasted for Sunday. Sunny weather predicted for the start of the week.

Police investigate an early morning shooting in Quincy, MA, with a male victim hospitalized but in stable condition. The incident is suspected to be non-random.

A Boston man has received a 10-year prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine, following his guilty plea and a collaborative law enforcement effort.

A telemedicine company owner, Steven Richardson, has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of health care fraud in a $110 million Medicare scheme. He faces prison, fines, and supervised release.

Boston Police hosted a free Bob Marley movie screening to strengthen community ties in Mattapan, reflecting a broader effort to build positive relationships between officers and residents.

Officers from Boston's District D-4 arrested Michael Vega, a suspect with an outstanding felony warrant, for trespassing near the Prudential Mall garage. Vega's attire matched a description in a crime notice.

Milton rejected a state housing plan, potentially affecting state funding, with over 54% of voters against it. This could lead to a legal dispute as the state seeks to enforce the MBTA Communities Act for more housing near transit.