Massachusetts trooper charged with assault and pepper spray use during Jan. 3 traffic stop in Springfield.

Massachusetts will stop covering GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for public workers and retirees in July to save $100–120 million, keeping coverage for diabetes.

A house fire in Beverly, MA, destroyed a home and carport, displaced four adults, and killed a dog; no injuries were reported.

A gas leak from a struck pipeline closed streets near Boston’s Mass. General Hospital for 90 minutes on March 3, 2026, with no injuries.

On Feb. 23, 2026, two Vera Therapeutics insiders sold shares, reducing their stakes.

Michael Wacha earned a spot on Team USA for the Olympics after strong spring training performances.

Chris Sale, rehabbing from injury, joins Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, energized by strong spring training performance.

Safety Insurance Group beat Q4 earnings estimates, raised dividend, and saw stock rise on February 25, 2026.

A Nigerian-born man was sentenced to 3–6 years for killing an Irish-born carpenter in a 2023 St. Patrick’s Day fight in Boston.

Vancouver Canucks' Jake DeBrusk wants a trade due to frustration with team performance, despite his no-trade clause.