Transformer Explosion Forces Evacuation of Lenox Hotel – Boston 25 News Reports

BOSTON, MA – The Lenox Hotel in downtown Boston was evacuated on Tuesday evening after a transformer explosion became a cause for concern. The explosion occurred around 7 p.m., prompting the hotel staff to swiftly evacuate the premises as a precautionary measure. There were no reported injuries from the explosion, and the surrounding area was swiftly secured by the local authorities. Guests and staff at the hotel were immediately moved to a nearby location while …

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Houseboat Horror: Woman Charged in Grisly Murder of Elderly Boston Attorney

BOSTON, MA – A tragic scene unfolded in Charlestown where a young woman has been charged with the murder of a local attorney found dead under disturbing circumstances on his own houseboat. The case, shrouded in mystery and marked by gruesome details, has gripped the community and left many unanswered questions about the events leading up to the attorney’s death. Nora Nelson, 24, has been arrested following the discovery of 65-year-old Joseph Donahue’s body, which …

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Tragic In-Flight Emergency: Woman Dies Despite Onboard Doctor’s Efforts on Air France Flight to Boston

Paris, France – A Kansas woman died of a heart attack on an Air France flight from Paris to Boston, despite efforts by an onboard doctor and flight crew to save her life. Barbara Dipoli, 53, of Topeka, succumbed on January 14, 2025, while on flight AF334 which arrived at Boston Logan International Airport’s Gate E6, minutes behind schedule. The incident, which unfolded shortly before the flight’s 5 p.m. scheduled touchdown, involved immediate medical intervention …

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Tragic Dog Attack in Boston Claims Life of Elderly Woman, Injures Husband and Responding Officers

Boston, MA — A tragic incident unfolded in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston on Monday afternoon when a 73-year-old woman was killed and several others were injured in an attack by a pit bull mix. The fatal mauling, which also left the victim’s husband and two Boston police officers with injuries, has shaken the local community and raised questions about pet safety and animal control policies. The woman, identified as Jeriline Brady-McGinnis, was attacked around …

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Community Rallies for Justice After Mother and Toddler Wounded in Boston Nighttime Shooting

Boston, MA — A mother and her young son were hospitalized after being shot late Monday in Boston’s Dorchester area, an incident that has intensified concerns about violence in a community known for its family-friendly environment. Police arrived at the scene near Stratton and Ames streets around 11:40 p.m., finding the 24-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son with gunshot injuries in a driveway. The mother suffered a wound to her torso, while the toddler was …

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Boston Braces for Retrial as Jury Divides Over Alleged Murder by Financial Analyst

Boston, MA — The city of Boston is bracing for a retrial following a jury’s failure to reach a unanimous decision in the case against Karen Read, a 44-year-old financial analyst accused of the 2022 killing of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. The deadlock has reignited public interest in a case marred by scandal and complicated by sensational claims. In January 2022, O’Keefe was found deceased in the snow outside a colleague’s house …

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Boston Common Stabbing Leaves Four Injured as Police Investigate Road Rage Attack

Boston, Massachusetts – On a late Thursday night near Boston Common, authorities are investigating a violent attack that left four individuals injured. Police responded to a call reporting a stabbing on Park Street at approximately 11:49 p.m., where they found the victims with various injuries. Among the injured, one victim sustained a superficial stab wound to the abdomen, another had stab wounds on their hand, while a third individual suffered a broken right wrist. The …

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Violent Attack Leaves Four Injured Near Boston Common, Police Investigate

Boston, Massachusetts – Police are currently investigating a violent attack that left four individuals injured near Boston Common late Thursday night. Authorities responded to a stabbing incident on Park Street, where they found the victims with various injuries. One victim sustained a superficial stab wound to the abdomen, while another had stab wounds on their hand. Another victim suffered a broken right wrist, and a fourth victim had a bloody mouth from being punched during …

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Trial Update: Boston Police Officer’s Girlfriend Charged in Murder Alleges Conspiracy

Dedham, Massachusetts – The trial of Karen Read for the alleged murder of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe has entered its seventh week, with the case not expected to reach the jury until the final week of June. Two years ago, O’Keefe was found dead in the front yard of another officer’s suburban home on a snowy morning, with Read subsequently charged in his death. O’Keefe, 46, a veteran officer with the Boston Police Department, …

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Convicted Boston Man Accused in Alleged Charles River Machete Attack

Boston, Massachusetts – A man with a history of previous convictions was charged in an alleged machete attack near the Charles River. The incident, which occurred in Boston, has raised concerns among residents about safety in the area. Authorities reported that the suspect, who has a criminal record, was apprehended after allegedly attacking a victim with a machete. The victim sustained injuries but is expected to recover. This incident has prompted discussions about the need …

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