June 10, 2026

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A Rare Sprint on Beacon Hill: Why Mass lawmakers rushed World Cup last-call bill

Municipalities can now extend last call and create outdoor drinking zones through July 31, but the rushed process that bypassed public hearings has democracy advocates concerned.

By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

Photos reveal stark isolation inside Mass. prison units tied to suicides: ‘God help me’

Three men hanged themselves with bedsheets inside the units last year, and advocates say the state is flouting its own 2018 reform law.

By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com

This oyster shucking class is turning diners into raw bar experts

Ever wanted to learn how to shuck oysters like a pro? This oyster bar is serving up more than just fresh seafood with its hands-on oyster shucking class.

By Meghan Rothschild | For MassLive.com

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Everything you need to know about Karen Read’s latest lawsuit

The newest lawsuit from Karen Read targets an “insidious culture of bigotry and misogyny” at two Massachusetts police departments.

By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com

How a seven-time NFL captain is earning the respect of his new Patriots teammates

Kevin Byard’s resume as a leader speaks for itself. He's still earning his new teammates' respect with humility.

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

How a World Cup match when he was 8, changed ex-US soccer star Charlie Davies’ life

The former U.S. national team player traces his entire career back to a scoreless draw at Foxboro Stadium in 1994, when an 8-year-old boy discovered a world beyond the game itself.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

Breaking down every spot on the United States World Cup roster

The squad is headlined by Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie, and Christian Pulisic.

By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com