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MIT police investigate anti-Semitic graffiti that threatened a professor and included messages advocating violence against the Israel Defense Forces. Talia Khan, a Ph.D. candidate and co-founder of the MIT Israel Alliance, condemned the vandalism as targeted hate that endangers the entire campus community. MIT has committed to increasing security and identifying those responsible for the graffiti.
A head-on collision on Route 28 in Milton resulted in the deaths of a 71-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, with another person hospitalized in serious condition. Witnesses described the crash as violent, prompting calls for safer road conditions from local residents.
A heat advisory will take effect in much of Massachusetts starting Sunday at 7 a.m. as temperatures soar into the low to mid-90s, with heat indices hitting 100 degrees by Monday. Tropical Storm Chantal may bring additional storms and tropical moisture to the region early next week.
An SUV crashed into a swimming pool in Harwich, Massachusetts, on Saturday morning, with only the front end submerged. The driver escaped without life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident, and a tow truck was called to remove the vehicle.
Six individuals sustained gunshot wounds during a fight in Brockton early Saturday morning. Police responded to multiple 911 calls at around 2 a.m. and transported the victims to local hospitals, where they are in stable condition.
A Massachusetts State Trooper was injured during a chaotic scene near Revere Beach on July 4, where fights and illegal fireworks were reported. The driver of a moped, Deshakraaun Abdullahmuhammud, faces multiple charges after striking the trooper. State police emphasize their commitment to community safety amid escalating tensions in the area.
A nurse assisted at the scene of a serious crash on Interstate 95 in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday morning. State police praised the nurse for using their skills to render aid as northbound lanes were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
A JetBlue flight from Orlando to Worcester veered off the taxiway at Orlando International Airport on Friday, causing a delay of five hours. Passengers reported a mechanical issue led to the incident, but no injuries occurred, and they were safely transported back to the terminal. JetBlue is investigating the cause of the accident.
A 70-year-old man died during an Independence Day party in Wareham, Massachusetts, after a firework exploded in his face. The victim, Robert Spagnuolo, was reportedly setting off illegal fireworks when the incident occurred. State police are investigating the case alongside the Bomb Squad and fire marshal's office.
Massachusetts health officials closed several beaches ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to elevated bacteria levels. The state updates its beach water quality dashboard hourly, ensuring visitors can check the status of over 1,100 monitored beaches. Heavy rainfall and harmful algae blooms can cause these closures.