A man from Derry, NH, suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Haverhill, MA, following an initial two-car crash. No charges have been filed; the investigation is ongoing.

A truck was wedged under Bolivar Street Bridge in Canton, MA, closing the road temporarily, in a recurring issue where trucks misjudge the bridge's low clearance.

Boston Police Department's B-3 Unit met with clergy in Mattapan to discuss joint initiatives under the Faith & Blue program, aimed at strengthening police-community ties.

Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to legalize fentanyl test strips to reduce overdose deaths. These strips will allow users to detect fentanyl in drugs, addressing the state's overdose crisis.

Officials suspect arson in a fire that broke out in a Framingham apartment complex, causing lobby damage and hospitalizing four people for precaution.

Massachusetts launches the "Immediate Needs Grant Program" funded by the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund with $2.3 million to support cannabis entrepreneurs from heavily impacted communities.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute plans to retract six studies and correct 31 others after claims of data manipulation surfaced, prompting internal review and scrutiny over research integrity.

Vinfen has been chosen as the clinical partner for the Middlesex County Restoration Center in Massachusetts, aiming to divert those with mental health issues away from the criminal justice system.

Valdirene Da Cruz Santos was arrested for biting a woman's face during a break-in in Milford; she faces multiple charges, including mayhem. Two male accomplices are also expected to be charged.

A study found that children from less affluent families may have brains with lower reward sensitivity, potentially impacting neurodevelopment and motivation.

Massachusetts Governor Healey's administration has granted $13.1 million to expand pre-K across 21 school districts, supporting an additional 2,456 seats as part of the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative.

Massachusetts's Ballot Commission ruled unanimously that Trump will remain on the GOP primary ballot, rejecting claims of ineligibility due to the January 6 insurrection.

A diesel leak at 110 Widett Circle in Boston was contained by firefighters after a pipe broke during delivery, with Hazmat technicians managing the cleanup.