A standoff in Falmouth ended safely with a person in custody after negotiations between local police, SWAT, and a barricaded individual. No injuries were reported.

Political consultant Steven Kramer was acquitted of charges related to AI-generated robocalls mimicking Joe Biden, sparking discussion on AI's role in political campaigns.

Cheryl Ferguson, a Haverhill School Committee member, was found not guilty of inappropriately touching a teen.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MLSC announced $29.9 million in tax incentives for 33 life sciences firms, expected to create 1,519 jobs in Massachusetts.

Russian-born Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova, charged with bio-smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., was released on bail, facing travel restrictions and a forthcoming hearing.

Police responded to a disturbance in Duxbury, involving an inebriated woman who resisted arrest and was subdued with a Taser before being taken to a hospital for treatment.

AG Campbell joins 22 states in opposing Trump's military deployment in California, submitting an amicus brief to back CA's injunction to block the action.

Three people were rescued by Marion authorities after their boat capsized in Buzzards Bay; they were safely retrieved and two were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Boston merges its Pride parade with "No Kings" protests in a celebration of defiance against Trump administration policies on a day marking Trump's birthday.

Salem police responded to a May 5 shooting that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries and led to the arrest of three men on various charges, including assault and illegal firearm possession.

MCAD investigates Liberty Hotel over an incident where a same-sex couple was allegedly ejected for a bathroom misunderstanding, prompting hotel apologies, staff termination, and sensitivity training pledges.

Boston anticipates summer-like warmth with temperatures nearing 84 degrees, despite a smoky haze from distant fires. The warmth continues with mostly clear skies and a slight cooldown towards the weekend, when rain is possible.

Boston City Council unanimously approves a $4.8 billion budget for FY 2026 focusing on school improvements, immigrant support, and youth jobs, acknowledging economic challenges ahead.