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May 4, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Minogue’s ‘next slum’ shot ignites housing debate in GOP guv race | Bay State Briefing With housing the second‑biggest concern, GOP primary contenders Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve outline plans that differ sharply from Gov. Maura Healey's. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News News Trial for ex-Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs begins Monday Diggs, 32, is accused of assaulting his personal chef amid a dispute over money she believed he owed her. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Education From Hampshire to Anna Maria: Massachusetts colleges that have closed since 2014 Over two dozen colleges have closed or merged in Massachusetts over 16 years. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Former ambassador takes his Common Sense for Commonwealth project on the road Rent control is a “tourniquet to a crisis that allows people to stop hemorrhaging money,” said Katie Talbot, organizing director of Springfield No One Leaves. By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins How Bruins prospect James Hagens hopes playing for Team USA speeds his development Hagens will play for Team USA at the IIHF World Championships in Switzerland. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Bruins What pending free agents said about potential return to Bruins t the Bruins still need to decide whether to re-sign two pending unrestricted free agents or take a gamble and let them test the market. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Bruins After playing 2025-26 without a captain, how will Bruins address it next season? With the team now beginning their offseason after getting eliminated from the playoffs last week, one thing the Bruins must address is whether a captain will be named for next year. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE