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May 31, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Boston Proposed Boston budget cuts threaten teen jobs, housing vouchers and immigrant services Boston City Council is expected to vote on amendments to the mayor's budget next week. Here are some of the proposed cuts that they are likely to debate. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com Read more News News These 12-foot sharks were seen eating seals for the first time off Mass. waters. What it means for beachgoers Evidence shows they are feeding on seals, which can bring the sharks close to shore — and close to people. By Mike Grimala | mgrimala@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Friendly’s ice cream plant keeps churning while restaurants fade Friendly’s has the biggest market share of any ice cream brand in the Northeast. But competition among “scrounds,” those ubiquitous 48-ounce tubs, is fierce and price driven. By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com MORE    News ‘Space to breathe’ for $500 a month; inside a program that helped transform a Springfield family’s life Sarah Jackson says her family felt the difference in ways both ordinary and profound. By Nola Saulny, Special to The Republican MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Some Things I Think I Think: Red Sox need to get their stories straight on player injuries Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Sports The closest many will get: World Cup trophy tour offers audience with soccer’s holy grail For many fans, being this close to the World Cup was a bucket list experience. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Is it reasonable to expect Drake Maye to make another leap in 2026? | Karen Guregian There's a lot riding on Drake Maye taking another step in 2026. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE