Boston faces a humid and hot end to the workweek, with possible storms, followed by a clear Saturday. A heat wave is expected next week, with temperatures climbing to the mid-90s.

The Massachusetts AG's Office joins a coalition to advocate for HUD housing reform for individuals with criminal records, aiming to reduce bias and support fair assessments in housing opportunities.

Worcester Police arrested Framingham resident Thiago Teixeira for alleged cocaine distribution and on a warrant for previous drug and firearms offenses.

A judge is considering dismissing the case against Julie Tejeda, deemed incompetent to stand trial for the 2019 stabbing of Boston EMT Elaina McAlister, despite the prosecution's report of some improvement.

A former IT specialist at the New England School of Law, Gareth Flanagan, faces larceny charges for allegedly misusing the school's Amazon account for personal purchases.

A second suspect, 19-year-old Machyus Battle, was arrested for a Cambridge double shooting near Donnelly Field. He faces multiple charges, including assault and illegal firearm possession.

Former nurse Caroline Sheehan was sentenced to three years probation for tampering with fentanyl at a Massachusetts hospital.

The Lynn Police are seeking information about a theft of tools by a suspect on a red scooter. The community is urged to provide tips to Detective Ferrari at 781-477-4318.

MIT researchers have developed the T-REX method, a new technique for storing DNA in a heat-resistant polymer, potentially revolutionizing data preservation.

A New Bedford man pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining $92,582 in Social Security disability benefits over a decade. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Worcester Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Ana Dias, described as 5'3" with brown hair and eyes, last seen barefoot wearing a blue cardigan and jeans. They urge anyone with information to contact them.

A shooting in Boston's Seaport neighborhood injured one person, and police are investigating. No arrests have been made; the victim's condition is unknown.

The BPHC completed a 10-week meal delivery pilot to support postpartum families, focusing on communities of color in Boston and improving maternal and mental health outcomes.