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AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Coronavirus Family, Early Trial Shows Promise
science26 days ago

AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Coronavirus Family, Early Trial Shows Promise

Researchers at the University of Cambridge used AI to design a DNA-based vaccine targeting immutable components of the sarbecovirus family (which includes SARS and SARS-CoV-2). In a small first-in-human trial with 39 participants, the AI-designed vaccine activated antibodies and was well tolerated across doses, suggesting potential for a universal coronavirus vaccine, though the durability and magnitude of protection require further study.

Clover Returns: Vegetarian chain reopens Boston and Cambridge after outcry
business1 month ago

Clover Returns: Vegetarian chain reopens Boston and Cambridge after outcry

Clover, the vegetarian chain that seemed to close last week, is back: Boston and Cambridge locations will reopen for lunch on June 9 and breakfast on June 10 after overwhelming public support, with the owners pledging to keep the Clover experience and local-sourcing ethos; a Globe report notes an anonymous investor backing the revival, though some stores may still shutter.

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting linked to man released from psychiatric care days earlier
crime1 month ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting linked to man released from psychiatric care days earlier

A Cambridge gunman, Tyler E. Brown, who was released from McLean psychiatric hospital three days before the Memorial Drive attack, allegedly fired at least 60 rounds, injuring two people seriously after a parole officer warned he was at risk of violence. Brown, with a history of violence and prior prison sentences, faces armed assault with intent to murder, carrying a firearm without a license, and possessing a large-capacity firearm. He was halted by a state police trooper and an ex-Marine with a handgun; a public defender is listed for Brown as the investigation continues.

Parole Warning Preceded Cambridge Memorial Drive Shooting
crime1 month ago

Parole Warning Preceded Cambridge Memorial Drive Shooting

A Massachusetts parole officer alerted police less than two hours before the Memorial Drive shooting in Cambridge that suspect Tyler Brown was suicidal and armed with an assault rifle. Brown, recently released from a psychiatric hospital and using crack cocaine, has a violent history including a 2020 incident in which he fired at Boston police; the case prompted questions about the leniency of his sentence as investigators review the deadly attack.

Two Seriously Injured as Daytime Cambridge Shooting Unfolds on Memorial Drive, 50–60 Rounds Fired
crime2 months ago

Two Seriously Injured as Daytime Cambridge Shooting Unfolds on Memorial Drive, 50–60 Rounds Fired

Two people were injured in a daytime shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge and remain in critical condition. Police arrested 46-year-old Tyler Brown on multiple charges; authorities note a two-decade criminal history, including a 2020 incident where he fired at Boston police. About 50–60 rounds were fired, damaging several vehicles, including an MBTA bus and a mail truck. The suspect was wounded by responding officers and a civilian, and investigators are asking for video footage as the investigation continues.

Cambridge Memorial Drive gunman tied to 2020 police-attack case
local2 months ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive gunman tied to 2020 police-attack case

46-year-old Tyler Brown of Boston was identified as the gunman who opened fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, injuring two people in life-threatening condition; he was shot by a state police trooper and a civilian and taken into custody. Brown had pleaded guilty in 2020 to eight charges, including armed assault with intent to murder for firing at a Boston Police officer, and received a 5–6 year prison sentence with probation and mandatory mental health treatment.

Cambridge Memorial Drive gunman fires on cars as trooper returns fire
local2 months ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive gunman fires on cars as trooper returns fire

A man opened fire at random vehicles on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, prompting a large police response. A Massachusetts State Police trooper engaged the gunman within seconds, and at least one person was treated for gunshot injuries. Police say there is no ongoing danger to the public as investigators look into the incident, including a potential link to an earlier Boston incident.

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting injures at least one, sparking police inquiry
local2 months ago

Cambridge Memorial Drive shooting injures at least one, sparking police inquiry

A shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge left at least one person injured; Cambridge police responded to 911 calls near River Street around 1:30 p.m., with Massachusetts State Police describing it as a police-involved shooting involving troopers; Harvard University Police said the armed suspect fired near the intersection and is in custody; there is no ongoing danger to the campus, and residents were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

Daylight Shootout on Memorial Drive Triggers Cambridge Emergency Response
local2 months ago

Daylight Shootout on Memorial Drive Triggers Cambridge Emergency Response

In broad daylight on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, a rifle-wielding suspect opened fire and engaged in a gunfight with police, prompting a large emergency response with multiple cruisers and ambulances; at least one person was treated for a gunshot wound; authorities say there is no ongoing threat, and state and local police are investigating with Gov. Healey monitoring the situation.

From Cambridge wunderkind to Tehran mouthpiece: Calla Walsh’s unlikely pivot
politics2 months ago

From Cambridge wunderkind to Tehran mouthpiece: Calla Walsh’s unlikely pivot

A Globe Magazine profile traces Calla Walsh’s arc from a Cambridge teenage political wunderkind and Markeyverse favorite to a controversial figure in Tehran, where she now chants 'Death to America' and is portrayed as Iran’s mouthpiece. The piece notes Walsh’s 2023 arrest after protesting at an Israeli defense contractor, her past campaign work for Michelle Wu, and a February 2026 Tehran visit where she posed with what she called 'indigenous Iranian missiles' and shared Substack content, illustrating a dramatic transnational pivot driven by online activism and shifting ideological loyalties.

Ancient Cambridge Pit Reveals Brutal Anglo-Saxon Violence
world5 months ago

Ancient Cambridge Pit Reveals Brutal Anglo-Saxon Violence

Archaeologists at Wandlebury near Cambridge uncovered a roughly 1,200-year-old pit containing multiple skeletons—some dismembered—with signs of violent death, including a face-down burial, beheading, and six skulls found atop the remains. No artefacts were recovered; researchers will study bones and teeth to date the remains and determine whether they’re Anglo-Saxon or Viking, as part of a broader Cambridge Archaeological Unit project into early medieval England violence and burial practices.

Boston’s $10M+ Luxury Market Hits Holiday Highs
real-estate5 months ago

Boston’s $10M+ Luxury Market Hits Holiday Highs

Boston’s luxury market above $10 million stayed robust through the holidays, led by Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and Cambridge. Notable listings include 22 Brimmer Street (~$11.5M), 153 Brattle Street ($15.8M), 126 Marlborough Street ($10.8M), and the 397 Commonwealth Ave penthouse ($15M). Buyers—often older couples from other cities—continue to seek turnkey brownstones and premium amenities such as elevators, private outdoor spaces, and roof decks as demand remains concentrated in high-end, well-located properties.