Hui Zhang of Quincy pleaded guilty to bank fraud in a Boston court for his role in a $1 million counterfeit check scheme and faces up to 30 years in prison.

Lowell Public Schools in Massachusetts experienced an attempted cyberattack on their file servers, prompting a thorough security check and temporary internet shutdown districtwide. No data loss was reported.

MIT startup Lightmatter has raised $300 million to develop photonic technology for faster and more efficient computing chips, potentially transforming future data centers and AI models.

A man was arrested in East Boston on drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop for running a red light led police to discover cocaine in his vehicle.

Jermaine Atkins was arrested in Myrtle Beach for the January murder of Nicorie Adams in Springfield after a month-long manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Jaekwon Taylor was arrested in Downtown Boston for trespassing and weapon possession after being caught in a restricted area with brass knuckles and pepper spray.

Boston police arrested Anton Nathaniel Clark, 21, from Mattapan, for carrying a loaded firearm, with an active warrant for his arrest, during a routine patrol in the Grove Hall area.

A fire ravaged the historic Oakhurst Manor in Northbridge, MA, but all seven residents escaped unharmed. Firefighters contained the blaze, and investigations into its cause are ongoing.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched its Transportation Funding Task Force, led by Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, to develop long-term financing for the state's transportation systems.

Police seek public's help after a seriously injured woman was found on a street in Dracut, Massachusetts, with circumstances of her injury still unclear.

A gust of wind ripped off part of Gardner Fire Department's roof in Massachusetts, with temporary repairs underway as officials assess the extent of the damage.

An Amber Alert has been issued in Berlin, New Hampshire for two abducted children believed to be with their father, who may be armed and dangerous. Authorities are seeking a white 2017 Subaru Impreza.

Efforts to extend Boston's free museum access beyond BPS students face delay as Councilor Durkan blocks an immediate vote, sending the proposal to committee. The current pilot program, praised by Mayor Wu, awaits assessment before any expansion.