Massachusetts fined DraftKings $450,000 for illegally accepting credit card bets, the company must also return the bets, create a corrective action plan, and undergo an internal audit.

A building's exterior collapsed in Roslindale Village, Boston, without injuries; the area is now secured and awaiting inspection for structural integrity.

Boston Police are seeking help to find 85-year-old Regina Pezzulo, missing since July 31, last seen at her South Boston home. She is legally blind and was wearing an aqua shirt, navy pants, and black shoes. Public tips are encouraged.

Shin-pei Tsay is appointed as Boston's Chief Research and Data Officer, expected to further enhance city services through data and analytics. Her diverse background and experience suggest significant contributions to the city's innovation efforts.

Mayor Wu announced a $1.7 million investment from Boston's Neighborhood Jobs Trust to support workforce development, aiding 600 residents through education and training with 14 community organizations.

Boston's weather will fluctuate, with showers and potential thunderstorms followed by a cool Friday. The weekend will be sunny with temperatures rising on Sunday and Monday. Rain may return later in the week.

A Cambridge man has been charged with animal cruelty after a video showed him abusing a cat named Sage, who had previous injuries. The MSPCA is caring for Sage.

Maria LaVita was named Revere's permanent police chief, the first woman in this role for the city and Suffolk County, with an emphasis on modern policing and technology.

Two men were arrested in New Bedford for narcotics trafficking, with law enforcement seizing drugs, cash, and a firearm after a surveillance operation and subsequent search of a residence.

Harmony Montgomery's mother, Crystal Sorey, files a wrongful death lawsuit against the child's father, Adam Montgomery, who is convicted of murder and accused of abusing and causing Harmony's death.

A helmetless scooter rider's traffic stop in Waltham led to a major narcotics bust, uncovering drugs, weapons, and cash, with further evidence found at his hotel room.

Massachusetts lawmakers agree on a salary increase for bar advocates to address work stoppages and case dismissals. The proposal raises their hourly rates and aims to improve legal representation.

A Boston jury awarded a Massachusetts family $42.6 million in a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, claiming the company's baby powder caused mesothelioma. J&J plans to appeal, citing the ruling as based on "junk science."