Boston is facing a heat advisory with high humidity and temperatures in the low 90s, potentially feeling like 100. Relief may come with showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

An Allston man and another from East Providence were found dead after a July 4th kayaking trip in Rhode Island; the cause of death is under investigation.

Boston Police arrested Denzel Harper for firearm possession after ShotSpotter detected gunfire in Mattapan; a gun with a spent casing was found on him.

Boston Police arrested two young men, Danielson Jeudy and a juvenile, after a sweep by the D-4 Anti-Crime Unit in the South End; one firearm with an altered serial number was seized.

Boston police arrested Paulo Barbosa in Mattapan for drug trafficking, seizing fentanyl and cocaine, and plan to arraign him in Dorchester District Court.

A fatal crash on I-495 near the Raynham-Bridgewater line caused one death Saturday afternoon. Authorities closed the affected lane for hours during the investigation.

A man named Warren Julien was fatally shot on Shawmut Avenue in Boston. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance with the case. The Neighborhood Trauma Team offers support to the community.

Boston's weather remains hot and humid, with temperatures up to 87 today, expected to reach 92 by Tuesday with slight chances of showers and thunderstorms. The trend continues midweek, cooling slightly by the weekend with persistent chances of rain.

A fire broke out in a concession stand at Fenway Park, caused by an ice maker. It was quickly extinguished by fire crews, leading to no injuries and minor disruptions.

Unexploded fireworks were found on a Falmouth beach, leading to a bomb tech response and the safe disposal of the devices at a local facility. Officials warn the public to report any similar finds without touching them.

A man, Michael A. Johnson, drowned while fishing after his canoe capsized in New Hampshire; neither victim wore a flotation device. Police seek information on the incident.

MIT engineers developed a method to protect microbes from extreme conditions, improving their resilience. This technique may have applications in medicine, agriculture, and space missions, and has undergone testing, including a trip to space.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has suggested President Biden reassess his potential 2024 run in light of concerns about his ability to defeat Trump.