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June 22, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines News A bitter fight over one witness has a judge criticizing the lawyers in Karen Read lawsuits Judge Mark Gildea said court filings from attorneys in the Karen Read lawsuits are full of "arguments presented as facts." By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com Read more News Ne Where The 30 best ice cream shops in Massachusetts, ranked Here's our full list of the top 30 ice cream shops in Massachusetts. By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Springfield startup creates AI-powered consultants The company is using AI to build digital characters who live in their own virtual world and can help and socialize with users By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Springfield City Council endorses free busing A resolution on fare-free busing passed unanimously. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Trevor Story gives update on return to Red Sox, being ‘right on schedule’ after surgery On May 21, Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story had surgery to repair a sports hernia in Philadelphia. A month later, he’s on the mend — and in some ways, making strides more quickly than the team expected. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Sports World Cup: England and Ghana vie for top spot in Group L at Gillette Stadium Both sides enter Tuesday's match with 1-0 records. By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Payton Tolle outdueled by Mariners righty as Boston can’t finish sweep The Red Sox offense cooled off Sunday and Boston left Seattle unable to finish off a three-game sweep. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE