Crime & Emergencies in ...
A London woman was arrested at Logan Airport for trafficking 70 pounds of marijuana and is being held on $1,500 bail with a court date set for May 21.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Boston Police Department observes Peace Officers Memorial Day by lowering flags and remembering officers who died or were disabled in the line of duty.
Four juveniles were arrested for attempting to rob and assaulting a senior on a Boston bus; the victim's condition is undisclosed and the Transit Police are investigating.
A Brighton man was arrested for stealing $47,000 worth of merchandise from a store in Boston's Back Bay, with some goods being passed to an accomplice.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT and Nanyang Technological University developed an affordable sensor to rapidly detect lead in water, a solution that could address global lead contamination.
Community & Society in ...
Harvard's pro-Palestine protest, organized by HOOP, ended after 20 days following discussions with the university, which led to the reinstatement of students and planned talks on divestment.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MBTA completes track work on the Red Line, lifting 13 speed restrictions, after service interruptions from May 2-10, and makes various safety upgrades and improvements.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston's Mother's Day may see isolated showers with overcast skies and mid-50s temps. Warmer weather forecasted for the work week, with possible midweek rain exceeding 1 inch, followed by sunshine and mid-60s.
The Northern Lights were visible in New England due to a significant solar event, prompting a rare geomagnetic storm watch and potential for more sightings.
Three men were arrested after a fatal stabbing in Leominster: Juan Diaz Contreras is charged with murder, while Edgar K. Perez-Tuero and Christian Joel Santiago face assault charges.
Erik Ventura of Rhode Island pled guilty to a fentanyl distribution conspiracy that spread from New England to Texas. His sentencing is scheduled for August 1, 2024.
Nicholas Knee was charged with arson after multiple fires in Manchester, N.H., with police urging witnesses to come forward.
Researchers have developed a microneedle patch that may reverse hair loss from alopecia areata by regulating the immune system directly at the hair follicles.