June 5, 2024 Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy: ‘Like a miracle’ Five children who were born completely deaf have had their hearing loss reversed after receiving a “groundbreaking" gene therapy. Researchers and audiologists discuss what this means.
June 4, 2024 Boston Police crack down on 3 major food delivery companies' 'reckless drivers' Boston officials are attempting to crack down on “dangerous and unlawful" behavior by food delivery workers driving motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters.
June 3, 2024 Boston lawmakers considering defunding police for third year in a row draws outrage: 'Absurdly irresponsible' Boston lawmakers are considering cutting $18 million from law enforcement in their budget amendments, drawing outrage from the head of a Boston police union.
June 2, 2024 Boston Mayor Wu's plan to give children voting power criticized by city councilor: 'Unserious' A Boston city councilor bashed a proposal from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's administration to allow children power in deciding budgeting priorities.
May 30, 2024 Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.
May 29, 2024 Boston Democratic mayor says criminals should not be prosecuted for theft, gang registry should be abolished Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu supported a do-not-prosecute list and to abolish the gang registry in a Progressive Massachusetts questionnaire.
May 28, 2024 Karen Read trial: 3 moments to know after day 17, 1 puzzling request The third week of Karen Read's murder trial ended with testimony from an ATF agent reading "flirty" texts he exchanged with Read just weeks before her boyfriend died.
May 24, 2024 Boston council member calling for 'revolution' alarms liberal colleagues with wild tirades, threats Boston City Council member Tania Fernandes Anderson draws criticism for her wild tirades including 'swearing, yelling and screaming' in public meetings.
May 23, 2024 Boston aquarium on lookout for great white sharks after suspicious bites observed Scientists with the New England Aquarium in Boston are encouraging beachgoers to report potential white shark sightings after suspicious bites were observed on marine mammals.
May 21, 2024 Massachusetts considering universal, free community college A plan for universal, tuition-free community college for Massachusetts residents was discussed Tuesday as the state Senate launched debate on this year's budget.