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Mayor Michelle Wu announces the Boston Acquisition Fund, a $25 million initiative to provide loans for affordable housing development to combat displacement in Boston.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two 15-year-old boys crashed a stolen BMW into a truck and cruiser on I-93 in Boston during a police chase, leading to highway closures and charges against them. No significant injuries reported.
Springfield Police seized illegal firearms, including an AK-style rifle and a machine gun, from a stolen vehicle, arresting two suspects for firearm and drug-related charges.
Keion Rowell was arrested for vehicular assault on a State Police cruiser in Boston, facing multiple charges including drug trafficking and assault with a dangerous weapon.
A woman in Stoughton, MA, is accused of crashing her car into another, then attacking it with a pipe, seriously injuring the other driver. She faces several charges.
A 14-year-old with a mental health crisis led police on a multi-state car chase before being safely apprehended.
Antonio Solano was arraigned on drug charges after a raid at a Lawrence daycare found illegal substances, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. Solano pleaded not guilty, with bail set at $25,000.
Police responded to a disturbance in Charlestown involving a scantily clad man near train tracks and a submerged vehicle; both incidents are under investigation.
Police in Mansfield are investigating a string of mailbox vandalisms believed to be caused by someone swinging a baseball bat. They seek public assistance and additional video evidence.
A car was found submerged in Charlestown's waters, with no one inside. Boston Police and Fire Departments responded; no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
The Westboro apartment fire displaced about 100 families and caused significant water damage to the building. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
An individual was peacefully detained after a standoff with police in Eastham, Massachusetts, while experiencing a mental health crisis. No injuries were reported.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT's CSAIL developed ContextCite, a tool to improve the credibility of AI content by linking statements to sources, designed to prevent misinformation spread.
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