August 26, 2026

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Confused about Trump and mail-in voting? That’s kind of the point, Mass. experts say

The Supreme Court handed Trump a partial win on restricting mail-in voting, but experts say the ruling is largely procedural and unlikely to affect the upcoming midterms.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

MIT lays out vision for navigating AI in higher education, ‘A watershed moment’

MIT released a report recommending responsible AI integration in teaching and research, urging new assessments and transparent guidelines.

By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com

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WMass restaurant crew explores kidney donation to help sick colleague

A longtime manager at the bar, Juan Benito says the effort is humbling. “It makes me feel very loved.”

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

Final prosecution witness continues testimony Wednesday at Lindsay Clancy trial

The third and final expert testifying in the prosecution's rebuttal case at the Lindsay Clancy trial will retake the stand Wednesday morning.

By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com

Red Sox’ Roman Anthony on criticisms about injury, rehab: ‘I did everything I could’

In a conversation with MassLive on Tuesday, Roman Anthony discussed his injury, criticisms over his rehab process and certain narratives that have surfaced over the last few months.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

Patriots coach says rookie Gabe Jacas is ‘meaner than a wet mule’

Despite a contract dispute that kept him away from OTAs and minicamp, Gabe Jacas is earning rave reviews for his professionalism and violent style of play

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com

5 takeaways from the final day of Patriots training camp

The Patriots held its 22nd and final open practice Tuesday before facing Cleveland in the preseason finale, with Christian Gonzalez's contract situation taking center stage.

By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com