The excavation is focused on locating and learning more about the earthen fortification known as the redoubt, which colonial soldiers hastily hand-constructed overnight leading up to the battle on June 17, 1775.

Searching for location of redoubt

"Many maps [of the redoubt] have been drawn, but they all disagree with each other. So, we're really hoping to lock in exactly where it was located. And if we can, figure out exactly what it looked like, that's an added bonus," said Joe Bagley, the City of Boston's Archaeologist.

Right now, crews are digging two different trenches, identified through ground radar as potential locations of where the redoubt once stood. The project marks one of the first archaeological surveys conducted on that portion of Breed's Hill.

The crew consists of the City of Boston archaeology program and several military veterans with the organization American Veterans Archaeological Recovery. The Pennsylvania-based group was started to help veterans transition into civilian life and find careers in archaeology. Much of their work is focused on historic battlegrounds and national parks.

"I think as a veteran, you do draw a family connection to the individuals who fought and in a lot of cases died on sites like this," said Stephen Humphreys, CEO of AVAR. "What we really try to do with the archeology is make it less about kind of that huge picture and more about those individual stories that archeology can really tell, based off those artifacts that we're finding in the grounds."

Artifact gave Boston archaeologist "chills"

Just two days into the two-week-long dig, archaeologists had already uncovered several notable artifacts.

Among the finds are a 400-year-old stone tool believed to have been used by a member of the Massachusett Tribe, a fragment of a 19th-century Victorian doll, and a mysterious key.

Though the most significant discovery so far may be a gun flint connected to the Revolutionary War battle itself.

"This is a gun spall, or a gun flint, that was used in a musket. This is from the Battle of Bunker Hill. So, this would have actually been here during the battle," Bagley explained. "This one gave me chills when it came out."

The excavation is expected to continue for two weeks as researchers search for additional evidence of the redoubt and the people who lived, fought and worked on the hill.

"This isn't just the history of the battle. It's also the history of Boston," Bagley said. "We're really excited to actually see so many pieces of history, kind of connecting all of those stories beyond just the battlefield, which is incredibly important."

Superintendent David Ljungberg shared the "sobering news" with school families and staff on Monday.

"It is, of course, possible that these multiple cases are not connected to one another, but out of abundance of caution, we are looking into any environmental factors at the school that may be a factor in their diagnoses," Ljungberg wrote.

A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health told WBZ-TV it is looking into the situation. Ljungberg said DPH will be at the school on Thursday for a series of air quality tests. Classes and other school activities will proceed as normal during the testing.

"Massachusetts DPH officials have indicated that there is no evidence of immediate danger in the building and no reason to limit access to or use of the facility at this time," Ljungberg said.

He added that a "comprehensive assessment" of the high school, which was built in 2012, is being done, along with research into past uses of the property site. Testing has ruled out the water supply as a possible risk factor, Ljungberg said.

"It is important to note that DPH officials have cautioned that in workplace investigations, finding an environmental 'smoking gun' is rare," he said. "However, even if a direct causal link is not established, the administration is utilizing this process to rigorously test the building and guarantee that it meets all safety standards moving forward."

According to an online fundraiser, one of the teachers is a 29-year-old with triple-negative breast cancer, which is a more aggressive form of the disease that is harder to treat. 

Ljungberg said the school district is asking the women for health data to see if their cases may be connected, and said, "we wish for them a full and speedy recovery." He said school officials will share any developments with the community, and encouraged people "not to engage in speculation or draw conclusions that are not supported by the facts."

The Uxbridge Teachers Association said in a statement that it applauds the district for keeping staff informed throughout the process.

"While early indications suggest that there are no environmental factors at Uxbridge High School putting students and staff at risk for breast cancer, the Uxbridge Teachers Association fully supports the investigation by public health experts and is urging members to assist however possible in this work," the union said. 

Dr. Sam Nardello, the Medical Director of the Breast Health Center at Tufts, told WBZ he believes they are unlikely to find a direct link.

"Most breast cancers are environmentally linked. About 15-20% are genetically linked, but the environmental factors that we know about are typically things like, smoking and alcohol, are the biggest risk factors," Dr. Nardello said. "There are chemical components, but those are much more rare and not something that we are easily able to identify."

The reduction would amount to a 24% cut in the typical benefit payment, according to a new analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a fiscal policy think tank.

Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows. Once the fund is depleted, benefits would be automatically reduced unless Congress acts to shore up the program's finances.

The impact would impact between 10% to 23% of each state's population, the analysis found. 

"No state would be spared from the potentially devastating effects of insolvency," the report says.

States facing the largest monthly benefit cuts include:

• Connecticut, with an average $556 cut
• Delaware, $549
• Maryland, $541
• Massachusetts, $527
• Michigan, $523
• Minnesota, $530
• New Hampshire, $553
• New Jersey, $554
• Utah, $523
• Washington, $531
  

Insolvency does not mean Social Security beneficiaries would stop receiving payments altogether. Even after trust fund reserves are depleted, the program would continue collecting payroll tax revenue, allowing it to pay benefits at a reduced level.

Key report coming soon

The new analysis comes ahead of this year's release of the Social Security Administration's annual Trustees Report, which will provide an updated estimate of when the agency's trust fund is projected to become insolvent. The report is expected to be released in the coming weeks. 

Last year's report projected an insolvency date of 2033 for one of the agency's two key trust funds, known as the Old-Age & Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI). At that point, the program would only be able to pay 77% of the current benefit amount, according to the Social Security Administration. 

The agency has since moved the insolvency date for OASI to the end of 2032, citing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's effect on taxation of benefits.

Social Security cuts would prove devastating for the nation's retirees, as many rely heavily on the monthly payments, experts say. According to a survey released last year by the Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit advocacy group, 73% of retirees depend on Social Security for more than half their income, while 39% depend on it for the entirety of their income.

Solving Social Security's funding issues would require action from policymakers. One such proposal would be to eliminate the income cap on the payroll tax, which exempts people who earn more than $184,500 from paying Social Security taxes on any amount above that.

Ever since the ballot question passed, there's been a long legal battle over just how much information would be accessible during an audit. 

House Speaker Ron Mariano says the bill "will increase access to public records from the executive and legislative branches, and establish a clear framework for legislative audits conducted by the State Auditor." 

The proposal outlines how "administrative functions" of the Legislature are subject to audit, but it says "constitutional functions" could not be audited. It also lists 17 categories of records that can be accessed by the public, though it does not apply the existing public records law to the Legislature.

"We hope this legislation will put an end to protracted litigation, address an issue that may otherwise come before voters on the ballot, and allow the Legislature to refocus on the real issues facing Massachusetts residents," Mariano said in a statement.

DiZoglio said she's "deeply disturbed" by the House's bill, which she says "essentially negates everything that you voted for in the November 2024 ballot question."

She also called out language in the bill that would not allow courts to get involved with the audit process.

"They are painting this as some sort of transparency measure," DiZoglio said in a social media video. "They are telling you that your vote did not matter ... this is not a step in the right direction."

DiZoglio says her office was not consulted at all about the bill. The Senate voted last week to provide her with some financial information she had requested. 

He has a wide range of interests and loves expressing himself through music. He even enjoys signing his favorite songs in American Sign Language. 

In his free time, Jacob likes gardening and baking, and he takes pride in creating things with care and creativity. Jacob is also part of a culinary class that gives back to the community by teaching older adults how to use new technology at a local senior center. 

His kindness and willingness to help others truly shine through in these moments. 

His favorite quote, "Never give up and keep on trying even if you are going through a tough time," reflects his positive outlook and determination. 

In school, Jacob is doing very well and takes pride in his accomplishments. He has a strong interest in technology and is known for helping fix computers and printers at school. He especially enjoys working with the 3D printer and proudly refers to himself as the "3D Printer Administrator." 

Jacob values his relationships and has strong, positive connections with both his peers and teachers. Looking ahead, he has clear goals for his future, including getting his driver's license, graduating from high school, and finding a job.

For more information you can contact MARE: 617-964-MARE (6273) or visit www.mareinc.org.

Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston. Hosted by Jack Williams for 34 years, this weekly series has given a face and voice to the children who wait the longest for families. Wednesday's Child has helped find homes for hundreds of waiting children and continues to raise awareness about adoption from foster care.

Di Benedetto, 41, of Newburyport, was scheduled to be arraigned in Peabody District Court on drunk driving and several other charges related to the crash early Sunday morning.

But as he arrived at the courthouse on his own around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents took him, put him in an unmarked car and drove away. One of the agents told CBS News Boston they were "detaining an illegal who was involved in a very high-profile incident" and admitted they were "were waiting for him to come here."

There was also a camera crew with agents documenting the capture of Di Benedetto before he could get inside the courthouse.

A prosecutor for the Essex District Attorney's office later confirmed in court that Di Benedetto was taken into ICE custody and Judge Frances Dallmeyer issued a default warrant in the wrong-way driving case.

CBS News Boston has reached out to ICE for comment but has not heard back yet. Under the guidelines of the Protect Act passed by the state senate in Massachusetts, ICE is not allowed on state property owned by the executive branch. Di Benedetto was captured in the courthouse parking lot, which is exempt from the act.

Di Benedetto is originally from Brazil, but ICE has not responded to questions about his immigration status.

State Police said Di Benedetto was driving south on the northbound side of Route 1 around 2 a.m. Sunday. Moments later, his pickup truck crashed into a trooper's cruiser. Both were taken to the hospital, treated for injuries and released.

The trooper has not been identified. Di Benedetto was charged with OUI liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and driving the wrong way on a state highway. He was released on $500 cash bail.

It was the second high-profile wrong way crash on Route 1 in the last month. Trooper Kevin Trainor and the driver who hit him were both killed in a crash in Lynnfield on May 6.

When asked about ICE taking Di Benedetto into custody, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey focused on the importance of stopping wrong-way drivers. 

"I didn't see that, I didn't know what the circumstances were," Healey said. "I talked to the trooper who was struck the other night. He was injured, but thank god he was alive. What I do know is this person needs to be held accountable and we're going to do everything as a state to reduce wrong-way driving and protect people on the road."

The trooper who was hurt in Sunday's crash was in the same recruit training class as Trainor, according to the state police union.

"Regardless of a driver's background, status, or history, driving the wrong way on a divided highway is a reckless and potentially lethal act that has no place on Massachusetts roads," the union said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. "The Commonwealth cannot wait for another family to suffer a preventable loss. The state must act now to pass tougher laws with mandatory penalties that send a clear message: wrong-way driving will not be tolerated, and those who put lives at risk will be held accountable."

Massachusetts currently has 16 locations with wrong-way detection software as part of a pilot program to stop wrong-way drivers. Connecticut has more than 200.

"On wrong-way driving, it's a problem. And I ordered DOT and our Executive Office of Public Safety to do everything they can right now in terms of signage, in terms of technology, radar and the like," Healey said. 

Peabody, Massachusetts is about 20 miles north of Boston.

Any 911 call coming from Foxboro, Mansfield, Easton, Norton, and even other parts of Bristol County is answered at SEMRECC, the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communication Center. And as you might imagine, their busiest neighbor is right off Route 1. 

"We're very familiar with large crowds, dynamic events like we've seen at Gillette from concerts to NFL games to playoffs, soccer included. This is definitely a much bigger stage," said executive director Rob Verdone. 

Call volume during a typical Patriots game can more than double - hundreds of additional calls for help; Some true emergencies, others accidental pocket dials. But unlike Pats fans, emergency responders do expect many of this summer's spectators will be first-timers at so-called "Boston Stadium." 

"We're certainly preparing for the influx of people who aren't familiar with the stadium. I think about a third are New Englanders, the rest are from different parts of the world and different parts of the country. The beautiful thing about 911 is it doesn't matter where you're from, who you are, you call 911, we're here to help," Verdone said. 

The plans in place for the next few weeks have been months and years in the making. Everything from enhancing local security, monitoring global threats and infectious disease data, and training with assistive technology to better accommodate fans. 

"They're spending a lot of money to be here. We recognize they're coming from all over the world. We want to give them a good experience. We've done everything we can, invested in things like pocket translators so we can communicate with guests. There are nuances with the U.S. health care system that people from other countries might not be used to," explained Foxboro Fire Chief Michael Kelleher. 

And while the first game kicks off at 9 o'clock on a Saturday night, other matches will impact weekday commuters. 

"Traffic on a good day is bad; Adding another 70,000 people into that mix causes some issues," the chief said. 

Issues that emergency responders are ready for - with increased staffing spanning the 39-day window for the World Cup; all the while responding to the everyday emergencies of Massachusetts neighbors. 

"It's definitely been a lot of work but it's going to be worthwhile," he said.

Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night. 

Coby Mayo also homered for Baltimore, which won its third straight and ended a three-game road skid. 

Baz (3-5) pitched seven innings for a second straight start, allowing four hits and striking out six as he picked up consecutive wins for the first time this season. After giving up a leadoff triple to Jarren Duran in the first, Baz held Boston without another hit until the fifth and had a stretch of retiring 10 straight batters. 

Rico Garcia struck out two in the ninth for his fourth save. 

Alonso's third-inning homer was his 12th of the season. He belted a 2-2 pitch from Connelly Early (5-3) well over the Green Monster in left field to put Baltimore up 3-1 and give the slugging first baseman 38 RBIs. 

Gunnar Henderson's double to left in the first inning extended his streak of reaching base safely at Fenway Park to 23 games - as many times as he has appeared at the ballpark. 

Mayo tied it at 1-all in the second with his seventh homer of the season, a drive to the top of the Monster that was initially called a double before getting overturned on a video review. 

Wilyer Abreu and Marcelo Mayer drove in Boston's runs on sacrifice flies as the Red Sox fell to 9-20 at home. 

Early went 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits. 

Up next 

Baltimore RHP Chris Bassitt (4-3, 5.06 ERA) faces Boston LHP Payton Tolle (2-2, 2.61) as the series continues on Wednesday.

Gasper posted to social media that he was diagnosed last year before the start of the New England Patriots season, and said "recent scans showed additional cancerous areas."

"You won't be reading, seeing, or hearing me for a bit," he said.

Gasper has been with The Globe for the majority of his career since 2001 and worked as the newspaper's Patriots beat writer from 2006 to 2009. He is the co-host of the "Gasper & Murray" radio show on Saturdays and a weekly guest on "Felger & Mazz." He also appears regularly on NBC Sports Boston.

In his social media post, Gasper thanked his doctors at Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. 

"My prognosis is encouraging, and, hopefully, I'll see you on the flip side," he wrote.

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men in the United States other than skin cancer. About 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, and it's estimated that 333,830 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2026.

"I love sports, but some things are much bigger than sports," Gasper said. "I encourage you all not to take your health for granted."