August 25, 2026

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How Ascend Elements, a Mass. ‘unicorn’ EV battery startup, burned through $900M and collapsed

Here's how the promising Massachusetts company failed despite securing major contracts and hundreds of millions in federal support.

By Scott Kirsner | SKirsner@masslive.com

Expert to resume testimony Tuesday at Lindsay Clancy trial after ‘mortal sin’ comment

Judge William F. Sullivan said he expects Tuesday to be the final day of testimony at the Lindsay Clancy trial.

By Charlie McKenna | cmckenna@masslive.com

More SNAP recipients will be getting chip-enabled EBT cards

SNAP recipients in several states should be receiving their new EBT cards now through December, in some cases.

By Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com

Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $81 million drawing

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

By National Desk

Christian Gonzalez returns to Patriots practice, but contract cloud hasn’t lifted | Karen Guregian

Christian Gonzalez' return was a positive development. But the contract cloud hovering above remains.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Red Sox reactions: Boston’s ‘spark plug’ hits go-ahead RBI triple in ninth for 33rd comeback win

Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park:

By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com

SEC reacts to NFL players committing to NCAA rosters: ‘College sports are for college athletes’

The SEC released the statement on social media Monday.

By Mark Heim | mheim@al.com