An off-duty officer in Waltham, MA, thwarted a $12,000 scam at a gas station, saving an elderly man from depositing cash into a Bitcoin machine due to a fraudulent scheme.

A Massachusetts resident suffered third-degree burns from a tabletop fire pit explosion, with officials warning of the risks of isopropyl alcohol-fueled devices.

MIT researchers developed an AI model to improve RNA-based therapeutics, aiding in faster creation of nanoparticles for vaccine and therapy delivery, with enhanced targeting and integration across cell types.

AG Pam Bondi issued an ultimatum to sanctuary jurisdictions like Boston to align with federal immigration enforcement, but Mayor Wu reaffirms Boston's sanctuary policies.

Quincy man, Nghia Van Huynh, is arrested and charged with drug trafficking after police seize drugs and a firearm from his home.

Worcester Police investigate an assault where three women were attacked with a broken bottle; victims treated at the hospital, details on injuries not given.

Cambridge Police are investigating an incident where a motorist brandished an axe during a protest at Harvard Square, after a video of the event went viral. They encourage witnesses to come forward.

The Dennis Police Department arrested Anthony Delman-Edwards for a non-fatal, deliberate shooting at South Dennis pier, with the victim hospitalized and the suspect facing multiple charges.

Boston's weekend weather forecast predicts sunny skies with a warm Saturday and hotter Sunday. A cold front is expected early next week. Hurricane Erin poses threats to coastal areas with surf conditions.

A Virgin Mary statue in Boston was defaced with graffiti, prompting a hate crime investigation call. The incident echoes similar acts in other states. Authorities and the Archdiocese of Boston are responding.

JetBlue is adding new flights from Boston to Vero Beach, and reinstating service to Daytona Beach, along with more Caribbean and Latin American destinations.

Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan announced a recent operation with local task forces to address drug activity in Soucy Park, resulting in the arrests of David Fratini and Malvin Rodriguez.

A historical Rutland home from 1850 was destroyed by a four-alarm fire, with a teen escaping unharmed. Firefighters faced challenges with heat and water access.