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Must-Reads
MASSACHUSETTS

At Mass. and Cass, a plan for a new sleeping space for homeless people is met with uproar » Boston Globe

As more teens overdose on fentanyl, schools face a drug crisis unlike any other » WBUR

Revere elections spotlight city's changing face » Axios

Reactions in Mass. to Biden’s plan are varied. Here’s what advocates and biotechs say. » Boston Globe

Wu taking unusual approach with MBTA board appointment » Commonwealth Magazine

Dems struggle to push for gun reform laws as Mass. reels from violent weekend » MassLive

DCF using apartments as short-term housing for foster children » Boston Globe

Third of BPS parents seeking alternative high schools, poll shows » Boston Herald

Pharma companies with Massachusetts ties targeted in Medicare drug talks » Axios

SouthCoast Wind agrees to pay $60m to terminate power purchase agreements » Commonwealth Magazine

THE OTHER 49

NH: Lawsuit to disqualify Trump filed in New Hampshire » Boston Globe

CT: Supreme Court says some records at mental health facilities are exempt from medical privacy laws » Hartford Courant

OH: Area lawmaker re-introduces bill requiring seat belts on school buses, governor launches task force » Local 12

VA: "Junk fees" are driving up the cost of rent in Richmond — and everywhere » Axios

MI: Court orders trial to decide whether Michigan legislative maps harm Black voters » Detroit Free Press

MN: Minneapolis council member accuses mayor of political intimidation. Frey calls it 'a lie' » Star Tribune

TN: Special session ends with no action in Tennessee » Boston Globe

TX: All Paxton impeachment witnesses ordered to appear on first day of trial » KXAN

CO: Colorado revives “cash for clunkers,” offers $6,000 for an old car you trade for an EV » Colorado Sun

CA: The Lobbying Surge Behind San Francisco’s Robo-Taxi Mayhem » The Lever

NATIONAL

Mitt Romney Blasts GOP Hypocrisy On Spending As Government Shutdown Threat Looms » HUFFPOST

Nikki Haley: Is She the Republicans’ Last, Best Hope for 2024? » Vanity Fair

What Happens If Biden, Harris Decide Not To Run? » Real Clear Politics

How the 12 Toss-up races on next year’s House battlefield align » Roll Call

The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands » WBUR

Conservatives Plot To Dismantle U.S. Government, Replace With Trump's Vision » HUFFPOST

Jamelle Bouie: The forgotten radicalism of the March on Washington » Twin Cities Pioneer Press

When I Tell You Nikki Haley Is Pathetic, That’s an Understatement » New York Times

“We haven’t had 45 pro-life senators in over 100 years, so no Republican president can ban abortion,” Haley said. “Let’s find consensus: Can’t we all agree that we should ban late-term abortions? Can’t we all agree that we should encourage adoptions? Can’t we all agree that doctors and nurses who don’t believe in abortion shouldn’t have to perform them? Can’t we all agree that contraception should be available? And can’t we all agree that we are not going to put a woman in jail or give her the death penalty if she gets an abortion?”

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley

Haley calls for a "national consensus" on abortion. Republicans and pro-life advocates are heralding Haley’s stance as the party tries to find a winning message on abortion and Democrats prepare to capitalize on the issue next November.
News By Category
Beltway Politics

Lowry: Yes, President Harris is a legitimate issue » Boston Herald

Business

Farmers markets are struggling. Can they market themselves differently? » Boston Globe

Massachusetts High Court Strikes Down Robinhood Financial's Challenge to Secretary's Fiduciary Duty Rule » Law.com

Civil Rights

Boston takes gender off of marriage certificates in push to make services more inclusive for LGBTQ residents » WGBH

‘Terrific news’: LGBTQ+ community celebrates Boston’s decision to embrace gender-neutral marriage licenses » Boston Globe

Boston No Longer Requires Gender on Marriage Certificates » State House News Service

Boston to remove sex, gender identification from marriage licenses » Boston Herald

Crimes

Harvard Medical School Pushes Expected Conclusion of Morgue Report to October » The Harvard Crimson

Education

New England Law settles over improper federal student loan claims » Boston Business Journal

Not ditching diversity: Colleges adapt to end of race-based admissions » Gazette Net

Westport school district postpones first day of school » The Herald News

Proposed cuts to music PhD programs at Brandeis spark grief — and outrage » WBUR

Peter Demling: The poisoning of the public square » Gazette Net

How to sign up for free community college in Massachusetts » WBUR

Gov. Healey visits Wellesley to launch free community college plan for those aged 25+ » The Swellesley Report

Poll: A little more than half of Boston parents happy with city high schools » MassLive

‘A new era:’ New UMass Amherst chancellor breaks bread at his first community breakfast » Gazette Net

Cowen: Harvard can learn a lot from Olive Garden » Boston Herald

Free meals in Massachusetts schools help achieve broader education goals (Editorial) » MassLive

Environment

Apple lovers be prepared: Pick-your-own apples will be hard to come by in Berkshire County this fall » Berkshire Eagle

Mass. Gov. Healey’s office yet to publish long-awaited climate plan » MassLive

Health Care

Leominster Mayor: Hospital "Failed Miserably" In Maternal Care Closure Plan » State House News Service

Housing

75-unit residential building proposed for D Street in South Boston » Universal Hub

Human Services

Could Widett Circle help solve Mass. and Cass? » Boston Globe

Our Opinion: These line-item vetoes spell 'devastating' cuts for critical social programs — and demand a stronger explanation » Berkshire Eagle

Immigration

Westfield State campus housing considered for migrant shelter » Western Mass News

Our View: All cities, towns should be part of migrant solution » Gloucester Times

Editorial: Biden dumps border crisis in states’ laps » Boston Herald

Insurance

Narcan is covered by insurance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Mass. says » Boston Herald

Labor

State awards $18M for clean energy job training » Boston Herald

Local Government

Candidates for Springfield mayor spar over issues at forum » The Reminder

Boston Mayor Wu leaves town without telling council president he’s in charge, source says » Boston Herald

Improved lighting, new pavement expected from $6.8 million project at Court Square Park » MassLive

Politics

Editorial: Ann Walsh promises a fresh start in District 3 » Boston Globe

Public Health

Mass. reports 2 human cases of West Nile virus, health officials confirm » MassLive

Two Massachusetts residents are first human cases of West Nile virus this year » Boston Herald

‘This is a solvable problem’: New Massachusetts studies aim to unlock the mysteries of chronic Lyme disease » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Opinion: Wu’s Mass. and Cass tent ordinance is little more than a feel-good distraction » Boston Globe

Mansfield Police Chief Ron Sellon to return to duty after being on leave for two years » The Sun Chronicle

Howie Carr: Police reform report arresting for lack of detail » Boston Herald

Otis settles whistleblower lawsuit with former Police Chief Roberta Sarnacki » Berkshire Eagle

State Government

Private investigators seek new record access law » News 22 WWLP.com

Taxation

With No Tax Relief in Sight, Biz Groups Worried About "Complacent" Approach » State House News Service

Transportation

‘She’s ready to move on. We’re ready to support her in that.’ Top state official talks transportation secretary’s exit. » Boston Globe

Top legislative Democrats confident in Healey’s MassDOT as Gina Fiandaca departs » Boston Herald

Healey takes the Blue Line » The Andover Townsman

Self-driving cars are booming in San Francisco. Is it really a loss for Boston? » Boston Globe

Green Line extension to Union Square is closing — for real, this time » Boston Globe

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Recipe of the Week

Spicy Tomato and Nectarine Salad

Alexa Weibel — New York Times Cooking

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or champagne vinegar)

½ jalapeño, very thinly sliced into rounds

1½ pounds nectarines (or plums, or peaches)

Salt and black pepper

8 ounces cherry tomatoes (or large tomatoes, sliced or cut into wedges)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger

Torn fresh basil leaves (or cilantro, or mint)

Shaved ricotta salata (optional, but recommended)

Directions

In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the vinegar and jalapeño; set aside.

 

Halve the nectarines, then cut into thin wedges (about ¼-inch thick) and toss the pits. Transfer the wedges to a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.

 

Halve the cherry tomatoes; transfer to another bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

 

Add the olive oil, honey and ginger to the jalapeño mixture; stir vigorously to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

Add about two-thirds of the dressing to the nectarines; toss to coat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer fruit to a serving platter; top with some basil and ricotta salata.

 

Add the remaining dressing to the tomatoes; toss to coat and season to taste again with salt and pepper. Arrange on the platter. Add more ricotta salata on top, tear even more herbs on top and serve immediately.

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