Boston tops the list of the most collision-prone cities in the US, according to auto insurance data from Allstate, which found that two other Massachusetts cities — Worcester and Springfield — also rank in the top five.

We know that a small percentage of repeat offenders drive a disproportionate percentage of retail crime and that's where we're focusing our enforcement.”

Boston city employee charged in connection with deadly shooting, allegedly lied to police: ‘Deliberate efforts to mislead law enforcement’

Dr. Kiame Mahaniah, undersecretary of health in the office since April 2023, will take over as Secretary of Health and Human Services Monday, according to a Friday news release from HHS. He replaces Kate Walsh, a former hospital executive who Governor Maura Healey appointed two and a half years ago.

As part of its push to lead the emerging energy storage market, Massachusetts is advancing more battery storage projects under its Energy Storage Initiative, which set a 1,000 megawatt-hour target by December 2025.

From health insurance to immigration enforcement and higher ed taxes, the WBUR newsroom took a look at how some key provisions may have an impact on residents and programs in Massachusetts.

We’re on a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a severe thunderstorm warning in our area. The warning is for parts of Worcester and Middlesex Counties until 7 p.m. The storms are expected to bring damaging winds and downpours.