More than two dozen news executives called on Israel to lift its ban on foreign reporters entering Gaza, saying independent reporting is essential after deadly attacks on journalists.

Weymouth is weighing competing bids from First Student and NRT for yellow‑bus service; the district could save about $1.5M over five years, but drivers fear losing wages and seniority.

Framingham firefighters responded to a working fire at 185 Irving Street Wednesday and urged motorists to avoid the area while crews worked.

Light rain will soak Boston's morning commute Thursday before clearing by afternoon. Small Craft Advisories remain in effect and MBTA shuttles may slow trips.

A 19-year-old Dorchester man was arrested after police say he tried to hide a loaded Glock near 70 Wayland Street in Roxbury. Officers recovered an extended magazine loaded with 28 rounds.

Cambridge-based Axoft says it temporarily implanted its Fleuron brain probe in a Shanghai patient and closed a $55M Series A to expand trials and scale manufacturing.

Charles Lieber, convicted in 2021, now heads i‑BRAIN in Shenzhen with a new ASML nanofab and primate infrastructure — a move that raises policy and security questions.

Methuen needs roughly $9.6M to close its school budget gap, and officials warn classrooms and services could be cut if the money doesn't appear.

Five people tied to a Chelsea tax shop were charged in a years‑long refund‑fraud scheme prosecutors say funneled more than $220,000 and helped buy a Revere home.

A former DCF caseworker was arraigned after a Boston mother accused him of rape during a home visit; the agency says he was fired and a hearing is set for May 27.

Two patients were charged after a fight at Tewksbury State Hospital, the latest incident since the state limited security tools. Local leaders and unions are demanding answers.

A Portland man who confessed to the 1979 Back Bay killing of Susan Marcia Rose is due to change his plea in Suffolk Superior Court. DNA evidence links him to the scene.

A Brookline dog walker was circled by three coyotes Tuesday night; neighbors and police helped and no injuries were reported.