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April 1, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Still fighting to be seen: Trans Day of Visibility through one Bay Stater’s story As trans Bay Staters face renewed national attacks, one advocate traces a centuries-long struggle for humanity. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News Boston Mass. state Senate candidate drops $7K on April Fools’ prank with a message for the MBTA A Cambridge councilor running for state Senate spent $7,000 on April Fools’ MBTA ads, drawing attention to his hope for an expanded transit network. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Abortions nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024 in Mass.; how abortion activists and opponents view that Pro-choice groups say the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade drove the increase. By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $80 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Tuesday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Mike Vrabel offers thoughts on the Patriots current receivers room Patriots coach Mike Vrabel chats up his receivers room - minus Stefon Diggs. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Bruins defenseman has big goal, bad celebration Bruins notebook: One Boston defenseman's goal celebrations need some work. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Bruins How Bruins’ win over Stars impacts playoff picture In addition to beating the Stars, the Bruins had a near perfect night from the rest of the league. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE