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January 28, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Destinations I found gold-covered Japanese soft serve in Boston; here’s what it’s like | Nick Ate It There's fancy ice cream, and then there's ice cream covered in gold. Here's where to find it in Boston. By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com Read more News Destinations Revolutionary War icon to get his due at Central Mass. events 250 years after heroic act Revolutionary war cannons, militia men and animals will all be present in Sturbridge and Worcester this weekend for the two celebrations. By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com MORE    Politics Why Mass. advocates say Maine’s ICE operation is a preview of what’s to come “We are expecting it ... it just feels like a matter of time before we see a surge here,” one immigration expert said. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com and Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Politics Why Trump wants Minnesota’s voter rolls — and the high stakes reason it matters to Mass. Legal experts say states have constitutional authority over elections as the Trump administration seeks sensitive voter information from nearly every state. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Celtics injury report: Both centers listed for Hawks game Wednesday The Celtics will likely be shorthanded when they face the Hawks on Thursday in Boston in their big man rotation. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mr. Championship? Winning follows Patriots rookie wherever he goes Winning follows one Patriots rookie wherever he goes. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE