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August 8, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics What Trump is saying about JD Vance 2028 rumors The president told reporters he thinks the contender is "great." By Rachel Cohen | NJ.com Read more News Central Massachusetts Mass. is taking another look at its school funding formula. Central Mass. is overjoyed Many say that the state school funding system known as Chapter 70 is flawed and unfair. School districts large and small are applauding the state taking another look at it. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Western Massachusetts Beneath the feathers, Tobago-born designer shows off Caribbean culture in WMass As Springfield's Caribbean Carnival returns for its 26th year, a Tobago-born costume designer is bringing the colors, culture and ocean-inspired beauty of Carnival to a new generation. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $70 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Sports Ex-NBA center declares for WNBA draft, creating social media frenzy: ‘What a loser’ He made the announcement on Friday. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots legendary kicker earns rightful home in Canton | Karen Guregian Twenty-four seasons and 29 game-winners later, the kicker who launched a dynasty joins football's immortals while still waiting for his Patriots Hall call. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Sports A second ex-NBA first-round pick eyes WNBA Draft: ‘I’m transgender. I’m a woman’ He joins Enes Kanter Freedom in stating his intention to enter the league. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE