Governor Healey and supporters in Massachusetts advocate for the Affordable Homes Act, proposing $4.13 billion in spending to create jobs, generate tax revenue, and build or improve thousands of homes.

A graduate student, Amanda Lee, and astronomers discovered molecular clouds crucial for star formation at the edges of galaxy M83, challenging prevailing theories about star birth locations.

A 19-year-old, Zackary Sullivan, was fatally shot in Concord, NH, instigating a homicide probe; the suspects are identified and no public threat is perceived.

Three Cape Cod students were hospitalized after eating an unidentified substance resembling a chocolate bar on the school bus. Their conditions are stable. The incident is under investigation.

Zaire Lodge pleaded guilty to child exploitation charges in Brockton, facing 15 to 30 years for production and additional time for possession of child pornography. Sentencing is scheduled for April 2024.

A suspect slashed all four tires of Springfield Mayor Sarno's car in daylight; the culprit is armed and still at large. Police are investigating the incident, considered a targeted act.

Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse at the Mall at Chestnut Hill has closed after years of operation, leaving local diners missing its teppanyaki and sushi. The reason for the closure is unclear.

Lemarr Lovett was arrested by Boston police for firearm-related charges after being found with a loaded gun in Roxbury following a ShotSpotter gunfire alert.

Boston's municipal employees use e-cargo bikes, which have been ridden over 450 miles since August 2023, supporting the city’s climate goals by cutting carbon emissions.

A Milton man was sentenced to five years in prison for intending to distribute cocaine and fentanyl after law enforcement found drugs, cash, and a gun in his apartment in 2018.

A New York man received a 121-month prison sentence for operating an illegal arms and meth trafficking ring, after pleading guilty to various charges.

MIT and Vanderbilt researchers discovered a consistent pattern of brain wave frequencies across mammalian species, offering insights into the brain's layered cognitive functions and potential implications for neurological disorders.

A man was stabbed in Mattapan, Boston; a 70-year-old was arrested and faces charges, while the victim received hospital treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident prompted an investigation.