Scientists at MIT and Yale have discovered that a drug candidate, initially for cancer, shows potential as a treatment for polycystic kidney disease by shrinking kidney cysts.

Eric S. Littmann has been appointed as the director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, bringing over 30 years of firefighting experience to the role.

Rescuers saved 23 individuals, including six juveniles, from the backcountry of Killington, Vermont, some exhibiting early hypothermia symptoms. The operation involved a five-mile trek by the Killington Search and Rescue team.

The Cambridge Fire Department swiftly extinguished a fire at the historic American Twine Building, preventing significant damage and demonstrating effective teamwork and skill.

A fire in Jamaica Plain has displaced 13 residents. The Boston Fire Department and the Red Cross are assisting, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Diabetes medications Wegovy and Zepbound, originally for blood sugar control, gain FDA approval as obesity treatments, offering significant weight loss benefits.

A man from New Hampshire was arrested for allegedly submitting fake documents to the DMV in an attempt to obtain a driver's license. He faces charges of tampering with public records.

Milford Regional Medical Center in Massachusetts introduced a code of conduct to curb abuse, warning disruptive behavior could lead to care denial. Critics argue it may suppress free speech.

Massachusetts releases $10 million in disaster relief to 37 communities and plans to distribute additional funds, including to the MVP program, for post-flood recovery and future preparedness.

A car crashed into a DSW shoe store in Dedham, injuring one person. The police are investigating the incident. The area and traffic have been affected.

Massachusetts General Hospital faces a bed shortage, leading to a "Capacity Disaster" status and patients boarding in corridors. Efforts to increase capacity and expedite discharges are underway.

Two Malden men sentenced for drug trafficking; one received 90 months and the other 10 years in prison. They were found with fentanyl, meth, and a firearm.

Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak on W. Elm St. in Brockton, with residents advised to avoid the area as repairs were conducted. No injuries were reported.