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Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, will remain 325 miles off the Massachusetts coast, but will generate high surf and dangerous rip currents along southern beaches. Wind gusts may reach up to 50 mph, leading to beach closures and potential erosion. A high surf advisory remains in effect until Saturday morning.
A man faces multiple charges for allegedly shooting a pregnant woman in the leg while she walked her dog near a pond in Carver, Massachusetts, on August 13. Anthony Delman, 37, also faces charges related to another shooting that same evening. The victim received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a $40 million investment to enhance affordable housing, targeting rental, cooperative, and supportive housing projects. This funding aims to support diverse housing needs, including developments for vulnerable populations. The initiative reflects the city's commitment to ensuring all residents have access to stable homes amidst rising housing costs.
A Marlborough dentist, Dr. Patrick Tu Huynh, faces seven counts of photographing individuals in a state of nudity without consent after allegedly placing a hidden camera in a staff bathroom. Huynh, 35, was arraigned and held on $10,000 bail, with a court date set for September. The investigation revealed he recorded multiple individuals and himself adjusting the camera.
A 60,000-pound front-end loader crashed into traffic in Milford, Massachusetts, after its brakes failed, narrowly avoiding serious injuries. The loader barreled down a hill, clipping an SUV and crashing into a traffic pole, prompting police to call it a "miracle" that no one was killed. Police reported the incident occurred around 1:38 p.m. on Cedar Street.
A Madbury, New Hampshire, mother fatally shot her husband and two children before taking her own life, according to Attorney General John Formella. The tragic incident occurred early Monday morning, while a toddler was found alive and unharmed in the home. Autopsies confirmed all four family members died from gunshot wounds.
Orlando officials condemned the overnight removal of a rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse nightclub, labeling it a political attack on LGBTQ lives by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. Mayor Buddy Dyer called the act “callous,” emphasizing the crosswalk's role in honoring the 49 victims of the 2016 mass shooting. State transportation officials have mandated the removal of rainbow crosswalks across Florida, citing a new policy against “surface art.”
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to federal extortion charges linked to a cannabis retailer in Boston. Tompkins faces two counts of extortion, with a maximum of 20 years in prison for each count, and maintains that he will be acquitted. His defense argues that the charges stem from a misunderstanding rather than criminal intent.
Boston will enforce parking restrictions from August 31 to September 1, 2025, to facilitate student move-in activities at Boston University. Specific streets in various neighborhoods will be affected, including Pratt Street and Ashford Street. Northeastern University will also implement restrictions during the same period to ease traffic congestion.
Boston's rental market faces challenges as international student enrollment declines, leading to a spike in unsigned leases as the move-in date approaches. Some neighborhoods, particularly Mission Hill and Fenway, report over 90% increases in availability rates compared to last year. This situation impacts local real estate businesses, as international clients drop from 50% to 20% of some firms' clientele.