An MIT study in Physical Review D suggests primordial black holes could cause ripples in planetary orbits, offering a new method to detect dark matter by observing Mars' orbit.

The Boston Police Department's new Slush Cart debuted at the Eliot School's Carnival, aiming to improve community relations by giving out slushies to kids and families.

Acupuncturist Qunhao Zhang was arrested in Needham for an indecent assault; he practiced despite a revoked license. Police seek more potential victims.

Two men are charged in a U.S. scheme for smuggling laser welding equipment into Russia, raising security concerns. Sam Bhambhani is released on conditions; Maxim Teslenko is at large.

Harvard scientists have developed a new method to explore twistronics by creating a machine that simplifies the manipulation of ultra-thin materials, accelerating research in the field.

The external agency will handle the death investigation of Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia due to conflict of interest, after he died post an exercise at the State Police Academy.

Massachusetts receives over $1 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to support and expand apprenticeship programs across emerging industries, aligning with Governor Healey's infrastructure agenda.

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed near Boston's Fields Corner MBTA station. The non-life-threatening incident is under investigation, with no arrests made yet.

Boston forecasts sunny weather with temperatures in the high 70s to low 80s, but possibly ending a 25-day dry spell with rain chances and cooler temps towards the end of the week.

A scuffle in Newton led to a non-fatal shooting involving Scott Hayes and an unidentified man. Hayes was arrested and faces charges; bail was set, and his firearms license suspended. Authorities are investigating.

A Worcester Police and DEA raid on Fox Street led to the arrest of five men for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, seizing 10,000 fake oxycodone pills, drugs, and cash.

Michael Giampapa pleaded guilty to illegal firearm possession related to a 2022 domestic disturbance incident where he barricaded himself in a basement.

A Massachusetts man is indicted for allegedly using fraudulent tactics to obtain over $18 million in PPP loans and faces multiple charges of wire fraud and money laundering.