MIT physicists have found that stars on the Milky Way's edge travel slower, suggesting less dark matter there than expected. This challenges previous beliefs about dark matter distribution in the galaxy.

Police activity surged in South Braintree Square following a CVS robbery, with units and a K9 searching the area. Residents were advised to stay away for efficient operations. Details are limited and the suspect remains at large.

A Saugus Middle School teacher was arrested for possession of a controlled substance found in the faculty bathroom. There was no danger posed to students or staff.

Worcester police arrested a suspect for cocaine trafficking after a tip-off linked her to a home invasion, with a white Nissan Rogue identified and stopped outside a Dunkin Donuts on Grafton St.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu and the Reparations Task Force initiate a historical study on the city's slavery ties, involving teams from Tufts and Northeastern Universities, to inform future reparations efforts.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu launches a geothermal heating project at Franklin Field Apartments to move away from fossil fuels and promote healthier communities.

A man in Malden was arrested for stabbing his wife in the neck during a domestic dispute. The child present was unharmed and is now with child protective services.

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission will review Dana Farber's planned affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess, assessing its impact on costs and market competition.

Former UMass Lowell student Jeffrey Nazarian is accused of stealing over $70,000 from a deceased professor's state pension, facing forgery and larceny charges.

A Lynn man has been sentenced to 62 months for trafficking over 7,000 counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, followed by three years of supervised release.

A Lawrence man, Francisco Araujo Lara, was sentenced to 51 months for illegal reentry into the US after a prior deportation, following a guilty plea to the charge.

Boston is preparing for a mix of rain and snow, with a 100% chance of rain today and possible heavy snowfall expected by Sunday night. Conditions may lead to slippery travel and strong winds, especially along the coast.

Springfield Police arrested two men for trafficking cocaine and possessing bags of suspected fentanyl after citizens reported a drug deal involving a stolen vehicle.