A viral clip out of Southbridge shows a McDonald’s worker handling fries in a way that prompted a police and Board of Health review. Authorities are gathering tips and examining the footage.

Dairy Queen is returning to Broadway in Lynn — a new location at 414 Broadway aims to open before June 30 and is hiring staff now.

A 23-year-old was arraigned after a wrong-way collision on Route 9 in February that killed a Leominster woman; a June 30 return date is set.

Auburn police warned neighbors after a bear was seen on Marilyn Drive, urging removal of feeders and secured trash to keep wildlife away. Simple yard steps can reduce encounters.

Akamai disclosed a seven‑year, $1.8B cloud commitment; reporting identifies Anthropic as the buyer and shares jumped sharply on the news.

Inspire Brands — owner of Dunkin' and other chains — filed a confidential draft registration with the SEC as it eyes a public listing. The company says proceeds would help pay down debt.

A Winslow man was arrested Friday after a Cumberland County grand jury indicted him in the 1987 Westbrook slaying of Alice Hawkes.

A January Interior directive is prompting managers to roll back hunting limits at dozens of park units, from Cape Cod to Jean Lafitte, drawing cheers and warnings. Officials say safety closures remain but implementation is already underway.

A late glove deflection off Aerin Frankel gave the Ottawa Charge a 2-1 Game 3 win, leaving the Boston Fleet facing elimination in Game 4.

Boston Fed President Susan Collins sided with FOMC dissenters over easing language and warned Kevin Warsh's expected chairmanship could reshape Fed communications and local markets.

Danny Meyer’s Daily Provisions is opening a Back Bay café at 501 Boylston, aiming for a fall 2026 debut. The spot will join Harvard Square and a planned Seaport location.

Washington sanctioned three Chinese satellite firms accused of supplying imagery that helped Iran target U.S. forces, widening a sanctions push ahead of a key China summit.

A Brookline deli owner says recurring antisemitic vandalism has reached a tipping point and the shop is speaking out. Local leaders point to a wider pattern.