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August 17, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News Who’s benefiting from Massachusetts’ free AI training? A deep dive into the 38,000-plus signups Massachusetts' free AI training has drawn close to 40K enrollees, but data shows participation skews toward the older and already-educated, raising equity concerns. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com Read more News Boston Boston University’s Warren Towers dormitory gets a zero-emissions makeover The first of three towers has been fully electrified, replacing a steam-powered heating system that made it one of BU's largest greenhouse gas emitters. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    News Testimony at Lindsay Clancy trial enters fourth week Monday The prosecution appears to be nearing the end of its case at the Lindsay Clancy trial. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    News How will SNAP be impacted by a penny-less world? The Common Cents Act might cause retailers to treat SNAP beneficiaries "differently" than others, which is against federal law. By Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Drake Maye’s new weapons could solve Patriots’ biggest offensive weakness | Karen Guregian Patriots' towering receiver corps is built for red zone success. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox continue to spiral and a second course correction is needed | Sean McAdam The Red Sox completed their worst road trip in months Sunday and could use another turnaround. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Soggy Sunday brings another series loss The Red Sox couldn't overcome either the Pirates or the rain in their road trip finale Sunday. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE