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May 19, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Education Harvard faculty vote on plan to sharply limit ‘A’ grades for students In 2025, A grades were about 60% of all grades awarded at Harvard. Some faculty members are hoping to change that. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com Read more News Western Massachusetts With bigger East Longmeadow Frigo’s, developer plans 1st walkable, mixed-use neighborhood at town center Steven L. Graham says the amenities — food, shopping, services, library — are all there. “But there is no housing.” By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com MORE    News Costco issues urgent recall for 18K+ popular furniture items after 8 injuries reported The Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to immediately stop using the products and reach out to the distributor for a replacement. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com MORE    News Another airline shuts down — this time leaving travelers stranded in the French Caribbean A regional airline just collapsed, leaving island communities without a critical connection. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox Red Sox’ win includes ‘wow’ defensive play, ‘master of his craft’ at work Red Sox stater Sonny Gray put both arms in the air to celebrate Nick Sogard’s play and show his appreciation. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox’ Masataka Yoshida does two things he hadn’t done since 2023, including ‘massive’ throw Masataka Yoshida turned the clock back to 2023 in the Red Sox’ 3-1 victory over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Monday. By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox reactions: Sonny Gray improves to 10-2 with 1.74 ERA in 14 starts vs. Royals Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Monday: By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com MORE