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April 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Mass. lawmakers push tough social media limits for kids. But enforcement looms large Massachusetts lawmakers are poised to pass one of the nation’s toughest social media restrictions for kids, but enforcement and free speech challenges loom large. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News News Across the street from a Lamborghini dealership, a food pantry is busier than ever Food insecurity rose to 40% of Massachusetts households in 2025, affecting even the state's most affluent communities, where median incomes can top $200,000. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    News 18K children’s pajama sets recalled for dangerous burn hazards: Return ASAP More than 18,000 pajama sets sold by a major retailer are being recalled for serious burn risks. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Destinations I found a $52 salted caramel lobster roll in Boston. Here’s what it’s like | Nick Ate It Even if the salted caramel lobster roll in this Seaport hotel restaurant tastes good, is it worth the price? By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Alex Cora hopes Red Sox veteran’s big hit is ‘the beginning of something cool’ Red Sox veteran Trevor Story’s early-season struggles have resulted from swinging too often at pitches out of the strike zone. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Brad Stevens addresses college coaching rumors: ‘I like being here’ Brad Stevens doesn't sound like he's going anywhere as he continues to lead the Celtics as the president of basketball operations. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Celtics playoff picture: Boston gets crucial result for No. 2 seed The Celtics are just one win away from locking in the No. 2 seed ahead of the East playoffs. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE