Boston police released a photo after an aggravated assault at the Ninety‑Nine Restaurant in Charlestown that left two people with head injuries. Detectives are asking for tips.

A 3-year-old was struck by a dirt bike at James Edgar Playground in Brockton; a 17-year-old has been arrested and faces assault-and-battery and reckless-operation charges. Police say the child was taken to a hospital and the investigation is ongoing.

Mostly sunny and warm Friday with highs near 81°F. Showers and possible strong storms late Saturday into Sunday.

Mitsubishi Electric has opened Serendie Street Boston in Kendall Square to pilot AI and software projects and tie local research to global R&D.

The National Park Service ordered the removal of three quotes at the Bunker Hill Monument — passages about slavery, immigration and anti‑war dissent — prompting swift criticism and legal pushback.

A Boston judge warned Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against ActBlue could chill donors. ActBlue has asked a federal court to block the Texas AG’s probe as unconstitutional.

A Holyoke man was sentenced to 5–7 years in state prison after rape convictions; prosecutors say forensic testing and victim testimony were key.

Cambridge police posted photos of a man they say exposed himself in a Cambridgeport apartment lobby and asked residents with information to contact detectives.

Police say a man opened a stolen package and attempted to start a fire at the Museum of African American History on Beacon Hill. Investigators are probing the scene.

Boston Pride for the People moves through Copley Square to the Common Saturday under the theme “Pride as Protest,” with major performers, dozens of vendors and city road closures. Organizers emphasize safety and a message of visibility as America hits its 250th year.

Hopkinton police say a 70-year-old faces attempted murder charges after allegedly holding a 21‑year‑old under water at Sandy Beach on Lake Maspenock.

A fourth-floor apartment fire at The Glen in Swampscott injured one resident and was confined to a single unit, officials say.

A Boston judge allowed a multistate challenge to DOJ memos on transgender youth care to proceed, finding the directives may have gone beyond routine enforcement and chilled providers. The decision opens discovery into subpoenas and internal guidance.