MIT News reports on a study indicating that targeted use of cell-free DNA testing in prenatal care can reduce invasive procedures and healthcare costs without broadly increasing expenses.

One person was hospitalized following a barrel explosion at a job site on Pond Street in Franklin. The cause is under investigation by the Franklin Fire Department.

Roy Booth pled guilty to assaulting a corrections officer at MCI-Shirley and received a 13-15 year sentence to run consecutively with his current life sentence.

Boston police arrested a man in Roxbury for drug trafficking after finding quantities of fentanyl, crack cocaine, marijuana, and cash during a vehicle search.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Boston with fraudulent checks worth $389,808, a BB gun, and other materials after trying to evade police during a traffic stop.

A fire in a Roxbury high-rise garbage chute led to a 2nd alarm, with Boston FD containing it without injuries reported. Evacuated residents returned home after ventilation and CO checks.

Boston is set to experience warm weather with highs near 70 today and mid-70s by Monday. Optimal conditions for the Head of the Charles Regatta are expected, with a mild cooldown and potential showers by Thursday.

A teen in Danvers, MA, was arrested for assaulting a developmentally delayed adult; investigations are ongoing as the community expresses concern over youth behavior.

Middleborough, Massachusetts officials condemned a home and rescued 17 dogs and other animals living in filth, with one dog needing urgent care. No criminal charges were filed yet.

Nicole Pepin is charging a Danvers farm employee following an altercation after being accused of stealing apples, which she believes was racially motivated.

Somerville High School went on secure and hold due to a phone threat but found no evidence of danger after a search. Classes continued with restricted movement. Police stayed on-site as a precaution and counseling was offered to students.

The Karen Read murder trial incurred over $258,000 in security costs for Massachusetts State Police, highlighting the financial impact of high-profile court cases.

Springfield police seized a firearm after an altercation involving teens and arrested Nelson Cruz for unlicensed firearm possession and receiving stolen property, along with two juveniles.