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January 24, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Entertainment Country singer goes all‑out, imports Boston lobster for son’s birthday in Tennessee The band's return to music and touring is pretty sweet, but nothing can compare to the lead singer's love for a Boston lobster roll. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com Read more News Boston A Mass. man was convicted of murder but didn’t pull the trigger — he’s been paroled a 4th time Despite his parole being revoked twice, a Massachusetts man is getting another chance at freedom after the state's parole board found he had gained insight into his behavior. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    Entertainment Country band fresh off hiatus returns with historic honor, first tour in years After achieving chart-topping success, selling millions of records and changing its lineup, the band is looking forward to starting a new chapter. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $266 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Jaylen Brown records triple-double against Nets battling through injury Jaylen Brown wasn't his explosive self against the Nets, but he still put up a triple-double in the double overtime victory. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Celtics rookie sinks game-saving 3-pointer against Nets in overtime Hugo Gonzalez was summoned from the Celtics bench unexpectedly, then he went on to be the hero against the Nets. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Bruins Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy hasn’t lost his nerve after losing his teeth Charlie McAvoy is still putting his body on the line despite earlier injuries. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE