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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Democratic town furious over migrant shelter opening in neighborhood

A democratic town in Massachusetts town are furious that they have not been consulted on plans to convert a former prison into a tax-payer-funded migrant shelter for hundreds of people.