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October 11, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics 84% of Mass. voters back ending time limit on child sexual abuse lawsuits, poll finds A Beacon Hill push to give survivors more time to sue has overwhelming public support, a new poll finds, as lawmakers weigh whether to send the measure to Gov. Maura Healey. By Katie Castellani Read more News Western Massachusetts As land acknowledgements grow in popularity, Indigenous people have mixed feelings In recent years, land acknowledgements have become increasingly common at college and cultural events and they can be found on organizations’ websites. As they’ve become more prevalent, there’s also been criticism. By Namu Sampath | nsampath@repub.com and Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com MORE    Education Is the Cornell case a turning point for addressing sexual violence in higher ed? The Cornell gang rape case has reignited national debate over campus sexual violence. "We've been down this road before," an expert said. By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com MORE    Boston From roommates to co-owners: The growing movement helping Boston residents afford a home As Boston home prices remain sky-high, more residents are pooling finances with friends or family to co-purchase multifamily homes. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Paul George gushes about ‘badge or honor’ wearing Celtics jersey Paul George made his Celtics debut Saturday, and while it was only the preseason, he still appreciated the TD Garden crowd. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Robert Kraft reflects on the 2001 championship team that launched a dynasty | Karen Guregian As the team honors Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame induction, Robert Kraft reflects on how the 2001 championship run united a grieving nation and launched a dynasty. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots The Patriots can’t afford to flush away their Buffalo win with a letdown | Karen Guregian A manageable stretch of upcoming games against the Raiders, Jets and Dolphins offers a chance to turn one big win into real momentum. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE