Boston faces a heat wave with early thunderstorms, soaring temperatures, and an Extreme Heat Warning, with advisories urging residents to take precautions. Relief is expected later in the week.

The Queen Anne Victorian mansion at 318 Metropolitan Ave. in Roslindale has been designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission, recognizing its historical value and meticulous preservation efforts.

Antisemitic flyers targeting Israeli Consulate staff in Boston led to increased vigilance by authorities amid a rise in antisemitic incidents in New England.

A fire on Concord Street in Framingham injured six people, with one critically, and displaced seven residents; firefighters contained it primarily to the second floor.

Gloucester, Massachusetts, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with a weekend of historical reenactments and related events.

Francisco Ortiz is indicted for murdering his 4-year-old daughter and faces additional charges including child endangerment and improper firearm storage.

A federal judge granted Harvard a preliminary win against the government's attempt to block international students, maintaining the enrollment of 7,000 overseas students.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads an 18-state coalition urging the U.S. Dept. of Education to maintain diversity and inclusion commitments in education grants.

Boston is set to experience very hot temperatures, with the heat index nearing 100 degrees. Caution and measures to stay cool are advised, with some relief expected midweek.

Harpoon Brewery has opened its third New England location in Manchester, NH, featuring a restaurant and taproom with a local culinary twist and an array of craft beers.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell leads 20 AGs in opposing DOE's attempt to roll back anti-discrimination regulations relating to race, sex, and disability in federally funded programs.

A 16-year-old was shot in Dracut, Massachusetts, prompting an investigation. The teen survived, and police seek public assistance to understand the incident.

A 15-year-old boy was fatally shot in Boston's Allston neighborhood. Police are investigating, and the community is urged to provide information anonymously. Support is available for those affected.