The Latest Breaking News from Massachusetts

Massachusetts voters to decide nine ballot measures this year — tying for the second-most in state history

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Jul 22

John Cena was beaten up daily thanks to 'MC Hammer' style outfits

John Cena became one of WWE’s biggest names during his professional wrestling days, but prior to becoming the so-called ‘Doctor of Thuganomics’, he was something of a “scrawny” teen.

BANG Premier · Jul 21

Massachusetts native Matt Damon hails Scottish football fans’ Boston takeover

Damon spoke warmly of the Scottish fans, who garnered significant attention for their spirited takeover of Boston, earning praise for their exemplary behaviour, generosity, and distinctive ’patter’

The Independent UK · Jul 21

What Did Lindsay Clancy Do? Case Explained Before Jury Hears Chilling 911 Call and Insanity Defence

The trial of Lindsay Clancy in Massachusetts focuses on whether her mental health condition absolves her of criminal responsibility for the deaths of her three children.

International Business Times UK · Jul 21

Trial to begin for Massachusetts mom who strangled her three kids while receiving psychiatric help

Her husband is set to testify for the prosecution and defense as a witness to both

The Independent UK · Jul 20

A road trip through New England revealed the region’s vast cultural legacy

Taking in the houses of literary giants such as Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain and Herman Melville, Geordie Greig and his daughter embarked on a remarkable drive through the east coast

The Independent UK · Jul 20

"Red Sox Spirit" and Constitutional Theory

A potential new approach to state constitutional law.

Reason · Jul 20

Massachusetts woman calls ambulance for ‘stomach pains’, blames weight management medication. But then she gives birth to a baby boy

Born at just 22 weeks.

We Got This Covered · Jul 17

Woman’s Stomach Condition Was Finally Cured After Doctors Said The Treatment Was Liters Of Diet Coke

A Massachusetts woman’s rare stomach blockage was successfully treated with Diet Coke instead of surgery under medical supervision.

Bored Panda · Jul 15

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Plummets Massachusetts Air Quality to Unhealthy Levels

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has deteriorated air quality in Massachusetts, with Boston's AQI hitting 130.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15