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President Donald Trump expressed his frustration with Iran as missile strikes escalate between Israel and Iran, affecting residents in Boston. Local bakery owner Soheil Fathi, who has family in Tehran, condemned the violence, stating, "We are with the people, it is unnecessary to have a war." Benjamin Sharoni, the Israeli Consul General, clarified that Israel targets Iranian leadership, not the Iranian populace.
Boston and much of New England will experience feels-like temperatures soaring between 95 and 100 degrees Thursday, a day before summer officially begins. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory and warned of potential thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail. Following the storms, drier air will bring more comfortable conditions by Friday.
A man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Brockton, Massachusetts. The victims, 18-year-old Yoraily Santos and 22-year-old Starli Roa Taveras, had a history of domestic violence, and a gun was discovered near Taveras' body.
One man died from gunshot wounds in Worcester, Massachusetts, following a shooting linked to a domestic incident. Police confirmed a suspect is in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble addressed the implications of Karen Read's acquittal on murder charges, stating it prompted a review of police practices. He expressed condolences to the family of Officer John O’Keefe, while highlighting the agency's commitment to improving oversight and accountability following the case's scrutiny. Read was found guilty of drunk driving but acquitted of more serious charges.
A 43-year-old man, Michael Lacrosse, died after a collision on Route 110 in Dracut while riding a scooter. The crash occurred around 3:44 p.m., and despite CPR efforts from bystanders and first responders, he was pronounced dead at Lowell General Hospital. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from state police and the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office.
A woman sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle crash on Route 44 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, according to state police. The accident occurred shortly before 1:45 p.m., and she remains in critical condition after being transported to a nearby hospital.
A juror in the Karen Read trial expressed doubts about the prosecution's case, stating he believed Read was innocent despite her conviction for operating under the influence. The juror cited flaws in the investigation and evidence, particularly regarding the taillight of Read's SUV, as reasons for his reasonable doubt. Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in connection with the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, causing anxiety among transgender children and their families. Advocates argue the ruling violates constitutional rights, while supporters claim it protects children from potential regrets. The decision may lead to similar legislation in other states.
A small plane crashed near Beverly Regional Airport in Massachusetts on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and one person critically injured. The single-engine aircraft came down on Sam Fonzo Drive shortly after takeoff around 8:50 a.m.