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July 13, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Western Massachusetts Using glowing plants, UMass researchers study how grass actually grows the researchers engineered the plant cells to emit the enzyme responsible for fireflies’ glow. By Nicole Williams | Special to The Republican Read more News News Gabriel House, one year later: What has happened since the historic fire killed 10 A year after the Gabriel House fire killed 10, investigations, lawsuits, calls for stricter fire safety reforms and accountability remain unresolved. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com MORE    News Will Gabriel House’s legacy be sprinkler inspection reform? A year after the fire, the fight takes shape After the deadly fire at Gabriel House last summer exposed failures around recalled sprinklers, Fall River officials are now pushing for national code changes. By Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com MORE    Education Confusing financial aid emails leave Mass. students fearing college is out of reach Confusing and shifting financial aid deadlines in Massachusetts are causing students to believe they can't afford college. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Free agent guard builds case for Celtics two-way contract in Hornets win The Celtics still have some flexibility to add to their roster this summer. By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Neemias Queta talks emotions from life-changing contract extension Neemias Queta signed a four-year contract extension with the Celtics, getting a major payday coming off his breakout season. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Celtics Celtics rookie showcases stunning development in Hornets win Dillon Mitchell is making progress in an unexpected area during Celtics Summer League. By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com MORE