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August 7, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Boston Boston City Council skeptical on loosening police residency requirement The council voted 9-3 against allowing lateral transfers from officers who live outside of Boston. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com Read more News Politics Beacon Hill’s summer cliffhanger: The biggest bills still aren’t done. What happens next? Some of Massachusetts' biggest bills are stuck in the negotiating room. Here's what happens next and why it matters. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com MORE    Ne Where Popular hot chicken chain’s first East Coast airport location opens in Mass. You can now catch flights and a hit chicken sandwich the next time you're passing through Boston Logan International Airport. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    News Psychiatrist who treated Lindsay Clancy expected to testify when trial resumes Friday The psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is likely to be one of the trial's most important witnesses. By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Christian Gonzalez has ‘no idea’ about any Patriots edict regarding practice and negotiating It's news to Christian Gonzalez if the Patriots have a similar policy as the Seahawks regarding negotiations with players. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox State of the Sox: Some questions remain from tumultuous week Now that the shock of all the moves on deadline day is over, some lingering issues still have to be resolved. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Chad Tracy is on his way to being the most improbable Manager of the Year ever Chad Tracy should be the American League Manager of the Year after turning around the Red Sox. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE