Massachusetts faces an invasion by the Spotted Lanternfly, an insect that threatens over 100 plant species and is present in over 50 cities. The MDAR encourages management efforts to curb its spread.

Boston Police joined the Commonwealth Housing Development in Brighton for Unity Day, aiming to foster trust between officers and residents through community engagement and distribution of BPD stickers.

City introduces 200 solar-powered BigBelly bins to reduce litter and rodent issues, encouraging residents to sort waste correctly for efficient recycling.

Erik Ballesteros, from Spring, Texas, is developing robotic arms (SuperLimbs) at MIT to aid astronauts, inspired by his childhood fascination with space and proximity to NASA's Johnson Space Center.

R.F. Kuang launched her new book "Katabasis" in Boston, drawing a large crowd. Her talk touched on academic challenges and previewed her next book, "Taipei Story."

Elizabeth Banks will star as Karen Read and also executive produce a new Prime Video series about Read's murder trial, where she was acquitted of killing a Boston police officer. The series is based on the "Karen" podcast.

Union Square Donuts is set to open a new shop in MarketStreet Lynnfield, expanding their business that offers scratch-made donuts and a comprehensive coffee program.

Dioblis Williams, sought for the murder of a 2-year-old in Ohio, was arrested in Massachusetts by the U.S. Marshals, facing homicide and fugitive charges.

Amtrak launches NextGen Acela trains on the Northeast Corridor, promising high-speed travel with improved amenities and increased capacity. Five trains have been rolled out, with 28 planned by 2027.

An audit finds significant oversight failures at DESE, revealing it did not effectively investigate reports of educator abuse, delayed resolving special education complaints, and failed to ensure LGBTQ student safety.

Upcoming events in Cambridge will cause street closures and traffic changes, affecting several areas including Harvard Square and during the Cambridge Carnival Parade.

Police seek help finding Katherine Aufiero, a 19-year-old in a mental health crisis missing from Watertown since 2 AM. She has green eyes, short dark hair, is 5'6", and weighs 160 lbs. Contact them at 617-972-6500 with info.

The Boston Police, with the Boston Police Foundation and AT&T, donated 200 laptops with Microsoft Office to Boston students, aiming to bridge the digital divide.