Massachusetts News

Aggregated Massachusetts News Articles

• Gunman opens fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge; 2 in critical condition
  
  A gunman who opened fire at cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Monday afternoon was shot by a responding State Police trooper and a civilian.
  CBS News.  Tue, 12 May 2026 09:22:40 -0400.
• Yorkshire pub apologises after allowing quizzers to use antisemitic Golders Green jibe as team name
  
  'Golders Green should be Golders Greed' won The Crown at Boston Spa's weekly quiz on May 4 - just days after two Jewish men were stabbed in the north London suburb.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 12 May 2026 13:53:36 +0100.
• 2 people shot after gunman fires into traffic in Cambridge, Massachusetts
  
  Massachusetts State Police said at least one person was left wounded after a gunman began shooting into traffic in Cambridge on Monday afternoon.
  ABC News.  Mon, 11 May 2026 19:59:44 -0400.
• Phillies Get Ranger Suarez Update After Injury Setback
  
  The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten some news on their former All-Star as the team heads into a series against the Boston Red Sox.
  By Peter Chawaga, Contributor.  Forbes.  Mon, 11 May 2026 09:48:02 -0400.
• Seth Moulton closing gap on progressive Democrat Ed Markey in Massachusetts Senate primary
  
  A new Emerson College poll shows Sen. Ed Markey's lead over Rep. Seth Moulton shrinking to 5 points in the Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary.
  Fox News.  Sat, 09 May 2026 17:14:09 -0400.
• FBI Recovers 400-Year-Old Stolen Christian Artifact
  
  FBI agents in Boston, Massachusetts, recovered a stolen reliquary urn dating from the 17th century. ...
  Michael Austin.  Western Journal.  Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:32 +0000.
• Why police were called on a "senior assassin" player holding a water gun
  
  Police across the U.S. are warning about a game called "senior assassin," a bit like tag with water guns, that popular among graduating seniors. But in Massachusetts, someone called 911, thinking a water gun was real. ...
  CBS News.  Fri, 08 May 2026 19:43:21 -0400.
• BSX Q1 Neuromodulation Sales Rise 15% Y/Y: What Lies Behind the Growth?
  
  Boston Scientific's Neuromodulation unit posts 15% organic sales growth in Q1, fueled by pain management gains, the acquisition of Nalu and momentum in Intracept.
  Sridatri Sarkar.  Zacks.  Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:00 GMT.
• Red Sox Sign 27-Year-Old Southpaw After Cut From NL Contender
  
  The Boston Red Sox have added a new pitcher to the organization after a very short stint in the National League.
  By Peter Chawaga, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400.
• The Boxing Match That Killed a Police Recruit
  
  A Massachusetts State Police cadet, already hobbled from a previous bout, raised his hand to take on a more skilled fighter, and investigators say no one stopped him. Four people face charges.
  Mark Walker and Aimee Ortiz.  New York Times.  Thu, 07 May 2026 01:16:48 +0000.
• A Democratic State Auditor Is Taking on Her Party, and Firing Up Voters
  
  Massachusetts voters approved a ballot measure in 2024 authorizing Diana DiZoglio, the state auditor, to closely scrutinize the State Legislature. A battle ensued.
  Jenna Russell.  New York Times.  Wed, 06 May 2026 18:38:03 +0000.
• Red Sox broadcast fumes at Framber Valdez for acting like a child in bench-clearing move: 'What a joke'
  
  The Boston Red Sox broadcast crew called out Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez for hitting Trevor Story after giving up three home runs in a 10-3 Boston blowout win.
  Fox News.  Wed, 06 May 2026 08:37:03 -0400.
• Stefon Diggs found not guilty of felony strangulation in case involving personal chef
  
  NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault on his personal chef in a speedy trial in Massachusetts.
  Chuck Schilken.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 5 May 2026 20:43:14 GMT.
• Elementary student dies after tree topples onto Massachusetts school playground
  
  A young student died after a tree fell at an elementary school in Massachusetts, officials said. Two other people were injured.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 05 May 2026 15:24:00 GMT.

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