Governor Maura Healey signed the HERO Act into law in Massachusetts, offering new benefits and services for veterans, including disabled and LGBTQ+ community members.

Boston Police, with K-9 Juno's help, arrested Michael McGee for firearms possession and other charges after he was observed acting suspiciously in Mattapan.

A study from Harvard suggests lightning might have helped create life on Earth by turning inert gases into reactive compounds, offering new insights into the origin of life.

Franklin Police and US Postal Inspectors are investigating the theft of multiple checks from a post office mail drop, possibly using a key from a recent postal worker robbery.

Worcester Police arrested an adult male for inappropriate contact with a child, with an active warrant for a similar offense, after community intervention.

An MIT study shows a significant decline in commercial aviation fatalities, with the risk decreasing from 1 in 7.9 million in 2008-2017 to 1 in 13.7 million in 2018-2022.

A Randolph man was arrested at Boston Logan Airport on charges of possessing and transporting child pornography. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

Ex-councilor Kendra Lara pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license after crashing into a home, injuring her son. She was sentenced to probation and must apologize to the homeowner.

Quincy Police are searching for a missing 69-year-old man, Francis Yu, who has mental delays and is without medication. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, green pants, and white sneakers.

The Massachusetts and Brockton Police arrested 35 people in an anti-opiate operation, aimed at disrupting the drug trade and associated violence in Brockton.

Boston successfully concluded National Night Out, promoting community-police relations with activities and engagement among officials, citizens, and neighborhoods.

Investment banker Craig Medoff has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for criminal contempt after violating a securities industry ban using an alias.

The article describes Boston's weather forecast, which includes a chance of showers due to the remnants of Debby, leading to potential rain and wind before giving way to clear, sunny conditions over the weekend.