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Massachusetts political leaders are ramping up messaging against federal agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the Trump Administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration continues. The federal agency is under attack from Bay State Democrats, including the likes of U.S. Senate candidate and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Governor Maura Healey, who all claim ICE has acted “inhumanely” towards detainees and those they seek to arrest. This week, Gov. Healey sent a letter to ICE leadership, demanding they stop using private aircraft at Hanscom Field airport in Bedford to remove illegal immigrants they have detained. “It…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Redshirt senior offensive lineman Logan Taylor has accepted an invitation to play in the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, college football’s premier all-star game and first step in the NFL Draft process. Ahead of the 2025 season, Taylor was named a team captain for the first time in his career. He started all 12 games for the Eagles, making eight starts at right guard, three at left tackle, and one at right tackle en route to All-ACC Second Team and Associated Press All-ACC Second Team honors. In addition, Taylor was the team’s highest-rated run blocker per Pro Football…

Creativity probably wasn’t what Boston Red Sox fans were hoping for from their team in free agency, but it may soon be the letter of the law.Alex Bregman, who chose the Chicago Cubs over the Red Sox in free agency over the weekend, may have been Boston’s last, best bet to land an impactful free-agent hitter. Their pivot plan could involve trades, or it could simply be reallocating some of the resources bookmarked for Bregman to use on pitching. As it turns out, there’s a free-agent pitcher still available who met with the Red Sox back in November, which was…

WESTFIELD — WMCD Inc. is back with another fundraiser led by its youth team in support of local charities. The organization will present a murder mystery dinner on Jan. 31 at Wyckoff Country Club and is encouraging the public to attend and enjoy an evening of mystery to assist good causes.WMCD Inc. is a Westfield-based nonprofit where youth engage in hands-on leadership opportunities that give back. Driven by a “youth team” of students in grades 7-12, WMCD hosts fundraising events during the year, culminating with an annual 25-hour “all-nighter” to support local charity recipients.Written by Paula Hilton, “Death by Cupcake”…

One of the best times of any college football season is when the entire sport gets to take a breath from the chaos and spend some time celebrating excellence. The College Football Playoff and the pursuit of a national championship will begin soon, and we do still have to celebrate the excellence that is the Army-Navy Game, but this week includes plenty of opportunities to recognize the best of the best from the 2025 season. Here at CBS Sports, we have participated with the unveiling of our All-America Team as well as the highest individual honors we award — Player…

The Random Selection Draw, which is the third phase of applying for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets, has concluded. It lasted from Dec. 11, 2025 to Jan. 13, 2026, giving hopeful fans another chance at landing tickets for the quadrennial tournament. The third phase followed the first two phases that began toward the end of 2025: the Visa Presale Draw and the Early Ticket Draw. So, with the Random Selection Draw phase closed, what’s next in the ticket-securing process? Here’s what to know: What is the Random Selection Draw? The Random Selection Draw is the third phase of the 2026…

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed.Sign up here! ⛅Mostly sunny day with highs in the 40s. Sunset is at 4:34 p.m.Today, we take a look at the symbols Massachusetts uses to represent itself: the state songs, the sweet treats, and, perhaps, a quest to make asparagus the official state vegetable. But first, some news. Four Things to Know1. After 10 residents died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Fall River last summer, a state commission surveyed 270…

Boston College Eagles 7-9 (0-3) at Clemson Tigers 14-3 (4-0)7:00pm EasternACC NetworkLittlejohn Coliseum – Clemson, SCClemson is off to their second consecutive 4-0 start to ACC play. It has raised expectations from “fringe tournament team” to “how good of a seed can they get.” This Tiger squad had an emotional win against Cincinnati to end non-conference play that may have had a profound impact on their psyche and season-long trajectory. Clemson held a 23-3 lead before the 10-minute mark, led by 22 early in the second half, and then allowed the margin to dwindle down to 1 point before Dillon…

How’s this for covering high school sports across Massachusetts?Down below there’s pictures taken by students from Nantucket, Dennis-Yarmouth, BC High, Wayland, Quabbin, Hampshire, and, not to be missed, the floating-on-air picture up above from Maren Sirois of Northampton. (Not to be confused with the ones taken by Wachusett’s Aidan Dionne from the rafters of the DCU Center!)This week’s photo gallery features more than 60 sports photos from more than 25 students across the state. The Globe’s unique high sports photojournalism program is free to join for any student at any high school in the state. The first step: Sign up…

New England Patriots Drake Maye and the Patriots’ offense will have their hands full against a dynamic Texans defense that can generate plenty of pressure. Drake Maye made his first NFL start last season against Houston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) By Conor Ryan January 13, 2026 | 6:25 AM 5 minutes to read The New England Patriots will look to punch their ticket to the AFC title game next Sunday when they play host to the Houston Texans in the AFC divisional round on Sunday afternoon. Kick-off from Gillette Stadium is set for 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Drake Maye and the Patriots…