Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's president due to institutional challenges, with Alan Garber named interim leader amid controversies surrounding her tenure.

A 19-year-old Franklin woman died in a car fire after her Nissan Altima crashed on Route 495. Massachusetts State Police are investigating the incident.

Three men were arrested after a high-speed chase and crash involving a Dodge Charger on Route 95 in Massachusetts.

Netflix is planning two spinoff series of "Peaky Blinders" set in mid-century Boston, exploring the city's criminal history in neighborhoods like South Boston and East Boston.

The Valedictorian Project offers support to Boston's top high school students from low-income backgrounds by connecting them with mentors and resources for succeeding in college.

The IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester has invested $10 million in renovating its training center to enhance electricians' skills, especially in green energy, to meet growing demand.

Two men were shot at Lucky's Cabaret in Vernon, CT on New Year's Eve. Police are investigating the incident, and the victims are stable after being treated at Hartford Hospital. The club has a history of liquor license issues.

The MBTA has replaced Mattapan Trolley service with shuttle buses for a second day due to mechanical issues, affecting commuters' post-holiday routines.

A Lowell woman was arrested and faces animal cruelty charges after being caught on video repeatedly kicking a small dog outside her apartment. The incident has caused community outrage.

A dog named Tatum was attacked by a coyote outside its Cohasset home but was rescued by its owner, Nathaniel Palmer. Palmer now advocates for pet safety at night.

Harvard University President Claudine Gay is resigning amidst controversies such as mishandling antisemitism claims and alleged plagiarism in her work.

A 75-year-old woman, Luzmila Quispe, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Route 495, with the suspected drunk driver, Jaymee Miller, now facing charges.

The Kamal family of Dover, Massachusetts was found deceased from gunshot wounds, with autopsies indicating Rakesh Kamal killed his family before himself. Authorities are investigating the unregistered gun found at the scene.