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Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR’s daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. A special shoutout to Boston Common squirrel tour guides, “Charles River Matcha” fake campaign announcements that never get old and every other joke social media post we almost shared yesterday before remembering it was April 1.Now, back to the actual news:Up in arms: New rules for Massachusetts gun owners take effect today. Under the 2024 gun safety law signed by Gov. Maura Healey, residents applying or renewing a gun permit will be…

By JIMMY GOLEN BOSTON (AP) — Boston College will have to understand if new basketball coach Luke Murray is unable to give the Eagles his full attention for now. The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four. The plan is to win March Madness on Monday night — a third NCAA championship in four years — get in a little celebration early Tuesday morning, then head back to Boston for the opening of the transfer portal that same day. “It’s…

When the Bruins dropped a ‘gimme’ of a game against the Leafs last week, the frustration went beyond leaving two seemingly crucial points on the table. It really had as much to do with the seemingly daunting schedule in front of the Bruins following that game, which would see the Bruins go against the Sabres, Wild, Blue Jackets, and then the Stars. A ‘best case scenario’ for that four-game stretch probably looked like an even split, you’d think. The Bruins decided to flip that idea on its head in a major way, and instead delivered the seemingly improbable with a…

New England Patriots “I think it’s one of the biggest things in life to have been blessed to be where I’m at today, and being able to give back.” Drake Maye buzzed his head on Tuesday as part of a charity event. Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe Patriots quarterback Drake Maye will be sporting a new look this spring.The 23-year-old QB took part in Granite Telecommunications’ “Saving by Shaving” event benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital on Tuesday — shaving his head as part of the fundraising endeavor that raised a total of $4.15 million.As part of the event, Granite Telecommunications donated $2,500…

Cody Campbell is Chairman of the Board of the Texas Tech University Board of Regents and Founder of Saving College Sports, a non-profit organization formed to preserve the institution of intercollegiate athletics.Until recently, the question of who owns intercollegiate athletics has never been a question our country had to ask. Today, however, largely due to a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision, Congress must step in and decide who controls — and who benefits — from the various untethered parts, pieces, and whole of intercollegiate athletics.Regulatory anarchy, and athletic departments facing financial insolvency, and a flagrant power grab by the most…

Trump introduces ‘FIFA PASS’ to expedite 2026 World Cup visasPresident Donald Trump announces “FIFA PASS” to fast track visa interviews for 2026 World Cup ticket holders visiting the U.S.The final six teams earned their spots into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing the field of 48. The tournament begins in June, and thanks to a newly released batch of tickets, Mexico’s fans can be there to support their team.Mexico will begin its World Cup against South Africa in Mexico City .By securing its bid as Hosts, Mexico is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Mexico is…

A 45-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly hreatening to torture and kill President Trump. The United States Attorney’s Office said Andrew D. Emerald used Facebook to threaten the president eight times between between May 2025 to July 2025. The suspect lives in Great Barrington, just minutes from New York’s northern border. Emerald’s unhinged posts reference Trump as “the orange menace,” “the enemy of the United States” and “a monster to f—ing humanity.” He asked in a May 13, 2025 post if the FBI and other government organizations that might come to speak with him are clear about his…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Boston College lacrosse swept the ACC weekly awards, as Giulia Colarusso (co-offensive) and Shea Dolce (defensive) were recognized by the league office for their performances in a 13-11 win over Stanford on Thursday.It’s the first weekly award for Colarusso and the fourth for Dolce, and the first of the season for the Eagles.Colarusso tied a team best with four points, thanks to three goals and an assist with a game-high seven draw controls, tying a personal best. The sophomore attacker played a key role in both points, scoring and assisting on back-to-back scores in the fourth quarter…

What’s wrong with Massachusetts high school hockey?A young hockey player arrives for practice at Lovell Arena in Rockland, where youth athletes have access to three rinks.John Tlumacki/Globe StaffThe Globe’s most popular high school sports story of the year — and one of the most popular stories in the entire newsroom — was our deep dive on the state of Massachusetts boys’ high school hockey.Gone are the days of playing town hockey, then for the local high school, then playing in college. Private money has taken over the game — and parents’ wallets — as they pursue paths for their children…

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel tried to walk the “fine line” he said is in place after his running back, TreVeyon Henderson, seemingly defended the anti-LGBTQ comments made by ex-Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey on Monday.The Bulls waived Ivey on Monday due to conduct detrimental to the team following a video he posted, where he claimed the NBA was celebrating “unrighteousness” by acknowledging and embracing Pride Month.Henderson tweeted the video of Ivey, which has now gone viral, and responded with a Bible verse.Click Here For More Sports Coverage On Foxnews.comNew England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches during…