July 4, 2026

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Preserved Mass. Civil War diary commemorates a ‘glorious fourth’ on July 4, 1863

Mark Farrell preserves his great-grandfather's Civil War diary, sharing its historic contents and legacy for anyone to enjoy.

By Adam Bass | abass@masslive.com

What’s open, what’s closed in Massachusetts for the Fourth of July 2026?

As Americans ready themselves for the holiday weekend, they should anticipate some stores and services may not operate on their normal schedules — if at all.

By Chris McLaughlin | cmclaughlin@masslive.com

Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $542 million jackpot?

Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot.

By National Desk

Savannah Guthrie’s latest on Nancy’s kidnapping: ‘5 months of agony’

The Today Show host released a statement to an Arizona TV station.

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com

Former Bruins defenseman signs with Utah for less money and years than expected

Andrew Peeke will be a free agent again next summer.

By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com

Red Sox’ Jake Bennett is all business with another sparkling start

Jake Bennett doesn't look like he's having a good time on the mound. But when he's on, it's the hitters who are miserable.

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com

Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman breaks MLB record for most reliever strikeouts ever

With his strikeout of Angels third baseman Denzer Guzman to lead off the ninth inning Friday night, Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman made major league history.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com and Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com