Tornado Touches Down + Murder Charges In Lynn + Prescription Mail Theft: MA Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — A tornado caused damage in a small town near Worcester this past weekend.

Meanwhile, a man has been charged with the murder of a Lynn woman 24 hours after her body was discovered.

Plus, a United States Postal Service mail carrier was indicted for reportedly stealing prescription medicine through his work.

Tornado Touches Down In MA Town Amid Powerful Weekend Storm
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in the town of Holden shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. The twister and accompanying storm caused fallen trees, power lines, and damage to homes.

Lynn Man Charged With Murder Of Woman On Newhall Street
A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder after the woman was found dead in an apartment on Newhall Street. The cause of death and identity of the woman have yet to be released.

Somerville Mail Carrier Stole Prescription Packages: Cops
The 52-year-old man was indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing prescription drugs through the mail throughout an 18-month period. He worked as a mail carrier in Waltham.

Harvard Wins One Legal Battle Against Trump
Federal Judge Allison Burrough of the U.S. District Court ruled that the government had broken the law by freezing billions of dollars in research funds, claiming the reason for doing so as a way to stop antisemitism at the University. Harvard argued that the administration’s actions compromised both its First Amendment and due process rights.

Boston Builders Are Busy Amid Housing Shortage, New Report Finds
The report found that 8,708 new rental units are expected to open this year, placing the Boston metro 16th among what the report from RentCafe is calling the "busiest builders" in the country. However, the total number is slightly less than the year before.