A man died in Kensington, NH after officers shot him following a lengthy standoff originated from a mental health call.

TD Bank is closing seven branches in Massachusetts as part of a network optimization strategy, leading to an increased focus on digital banking, while still maintaining a strong physical presence in the state.

A woman from New Bedford is charged with disposing of her baby's body in a park. She was released on conditions, including following orders from the Department of Children and Families.

A woman was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being rescued and given CPR by bystanders at Lake Cochituate in Natick, with responders praising the community's quick action.

A firefighter and a resident were hospitalized following a fire at a home in Danvers, with the firefighter now released and the extent of the house damage still assessed.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is pregnant with her third child and will not take maternity leave, continuing her record of integrating motherhood with governance. She remains committed to the city and her work for families.

MIT researchers have found that large language models (LLMs) don't always align with human expectations, highlighting gaps in our ability to predict when they'll succeed or fail.

Brandon Costa was arrested in the South End of Boston for drug trafficking, found with Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine, and faces charges and a Roxbury District Court arraignment.

A 35-year-old man was arrested by MBTA Transit Police at South Station for alleged drug distribution, especially after being wanted on an outstanding warrant.

A man kicked and cracked a MBTA bus window, causing delays when the bus was removed from service. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating.

The Healey-Driscoll administration announced changes to Massachusetts' Emergency Assistance shelter prioritization and the management of safety-net sites, effective August 1, to address capacity and budgetary concerns.

An electrical fire on a docked vessel in Charlestown was quickly extinguished by Boston Fire Department, with no injuries.

Darryl Thomson, 60, was arrested by the Boston Police in Roxbury for Larcency from a Building, as he was listed on their Most Wanted List. He is set for arraignment in Roxbury District Court.