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July 24, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Western Massachusetts With drinking habits changing, V-One founder creates Late Checkout vodka seltzer V-One Vodka founder Paul Kozub is still working to get “six figures” in tariffs refunded after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration. So far, he’s seen only about 5% of what he’s owed back. By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com Read more News Central Massachusetts Central Mass. high school project nears completion after 9-year process The project will mostly be completed in August with a few "wrap up" items to be finished in September or October, according to the superintendent. By Maureen Sullivan MORE    Entertainment Fans heartbroken after beloved singer dies from cancer: ‘Our loss is Heaven’s gain’ The 60-year-old singer was battling stage 4 cancer. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    Entertainment ‘Seinfeld’ star pays up after accusation of inappropriate actions with underage actress The actor also apologized for the sketch. By Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.com MORE    See more news Sports Red Sox State of the Sox: How the team changed during their record-tying win streak Put the record aside: the Red Sox aren't the same team they were before ripping off 15 straight wins. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Sports Time for Patriots to put terrific 2025 and tumultuous offseason behind them New England can put Super Bowl and scandal behind them as Patriots turn the page to 2026. Plus what might have been with LeBron James. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox WooSox Hall of Fame inducts new members, including Red Sox manager Chad Tracy "There was more to this job than baseball," Tracy said as he thanked the many people who contributed to his success over four-plus years in Worcester. By Katie Morrison-O’Day MORE