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June 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News What’s in the air near the Mass Pike? New sensors are giving answers to Allston-Brighton residents Allston and Brighton residents are measuring Mass Pike air pollution as the state's $2 billion multimodal transportation project remains stalled. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com Read more News Central Massachusetts Central Mass. town cuts 30 school positions; residents scramble for charter option With the closure of an elementary school, residents are looking into their options — as well as preparing a complaint to the state. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Ne Where Boston’s highest roof deck gets colorful floral makeover for the summer Boston's popular observation deck has transformed into a summery sky-high destination for the season. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Central Massachusetts Body recovered from Southborough pond after kayaker goes underwater The body of a 43-year-old was recovered from a Central Massachusetts pond Sunday evening. By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Sports World Cup 2026: 7 must-see Group Stage matches The 2026 World Cup in North America will have some terrific games right out of the gate when the tournament gets under way this weekend. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Sports World Cup 2026: Six of the top 10 soccer players on the planet are coming to Foxborough Six of the consensus top 10 players in the entire World Cup will play at least one game in Foxborough. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots NFL insider believes Patriots star cornerback will get ‘a huge deal’ Christian Gonzalez has not been present during Patriots OTAs as he continues his contact holdout. But it sounds as if the star cornerback will get a new deal. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE