The Boston Public Library unveiled the Shaw-Roxbury Branch in Nubian Square, honoring Sarah-Ann Shaw's decades of community reporting and activism. The dedication drew family, neighbors and city leaders.

Wilyer Abreu’s two-out, seventh-inning homer gave Boston a 7-6 win and stretched the Red Sox’ streak to 12 games, lifting the club to a 49-48 record. The blast — Abreu’s second of the game — capped a four-run rally at Fenway.

A 19-year-old from Foxboro was arrested after a police pursuit that began at a Belmont Street car meet; his SUV crashed into a fence and parked cars. No injuries were reported.

The Bristol County DA identified Selina Mendez, 26, as the driver killed in a late-night single-vehicle crash on County Street. A passenger had minor injuries and the cause is under investigation.

Somerville announced the first group of tenants for its city-owned Armory, pairing longtime arts groups with new makers and studios as officials prepare leases. The selections follow the Armory Master Plan process.

Sunny and comfortable today with highs near 81°F. South-facing beaches face a High Risk for rip currents through tonight.

Leaked Suno source code appears to document millions of scraped tracks and a customer list; affected users say they were not told after a November 2025 breach.

A Washington signal outage caused up to two-hour delays on the Northeast Corridor and canceled two Boston–Washington trains.

A person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a predawn Roxbury shooting on Shawmut Avenue; Boston police say the investigation is active.

A Boston judge barred the administration from using an OMB clause to cancel billions in awarded grants, a major win for 23 states and at‑risk programs.

A lithium‑ion e‑scooter battery caught fire on the 20th floor of a South End tower Friday, injuring two and displacing about 40 residents.

The Massachusetts Senate voted to create a state licensing system for non‑medical home‑care agencies and workers, including fingerprint checks and driving‑record reviews. Supporters say the move will boost safety and transparency.

Webster police are asking for tips after an elderly concertgoer was pushed to the ground at Indian Ranch; investigators say the victim received hospital treatment.