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.

Michael Belous is indicted for the murder of his mother, Elena Vainer, after a violent altercation in his home in Lowell. He is held without bail and faces a next court hearing on January 23.

A Swansea man faces DUI charges after a wrong-way crash on Route 118, which left a 20-year-old severely injured.

The Massachusetts Attorney General fined Boston Market $104,000 for late wage payments and incomplete payroll records, part of a broader effort to enforce wage and hour laws.