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Tuesday, August 26, 2025


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The Great Divide , a weekly digest that examines the public education system in Massachusetts and beyond.

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Cambridge and Somerville


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A Somerville church said it was ‘called by God’ to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court.

Arguments begin this week in the case about a planned 26-bed adult facility in a residential neighborhood.
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The Department of Correction is the only Mass. entity to have this pact with ICE. Here’s what it says.

The purpose of the collaboration, according to the agreement, is to identify and process undocumented immigrants who have been incarcerated in the state’s correctional system, and could be eligible for deportation.
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Higher Education


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From Roxbury Community College to BU, colleges are using AI to cut down on operating costs

Staff at New England institutions are using the technology to fill out repetitive paperwork, predict future enrollment, analyze tuition prices, and fight cybersecurity attacks.
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Politics


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Embattled Boston nonprofit violated consumer protection laws, judge rules

A judge in the Massachusetts Superior Court has ruled that BlueHub Capital, a Roxbury-based nonprofit, violated predatory lending statutes.
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World


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Israel strikes a Gaza hospital twice, killing at least 20, including journalists and rescuers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the strike was a “tragic mishap” and that the military was investigating.
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Nation


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FEMA employees warn that Trump is gutting disaster response

Employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency wrote to Congress on Monday warning that the Trump administration had reversed much of the progress made in disaster response and recovery since Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast two decades ago.
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Abrego Garcia detained again after administration signaled it would redeport him

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the immigrant who was wrongfully expelled to El Salvador in March and then brought back to face criminal charges, was detained again Monday after the administration indicated that it planned to redeport him to Uganda.

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Nation


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US moves away from strategies that make drug use safer

Across the country, states and communities are turning away from harm reduction strategies.
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The World






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What’s next for Ukraine after all that diplomacy?

In the last 10 days, Ukraine has seen one of the most intense bursts of diplomatic activity since Russia's full-scale invasion began more than three years ago.
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Expecting on the front lines: Motherhood in Ukraine’s military

Crouching in a trench on the front lines in eastern Ukraine, Olena felt the ovulation app on her phone buzz.
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North Korea takes on a glossy public appearance

To blunt the impact of international sanctions and bring in cash, North Korea is creating the look of prosperity by imitating its capitalist enemies.
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Editorials


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Why Mass. still trails the nation in press protections

At least 40 other states have laws protecting reporters’ confidential sources. The Commonwealth does not.
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Columns


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Is Healey going to endorse Wu?

In these political times, loyalty to the sisterhood is not a given.
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Letters


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Contrary to some reports, millionaires tax is no godsend

Early indications from IRS data suggest high earners are indeed leaving Massachusetts.
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K-12


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Education Department launches investigation into Burlington over student survey some parents found too explicit

Parents previously told the Globe that the changed wording resulted in definitions of sexual activities that were too explicit for children as young as 11.
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Metro


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COVID levels tick up in Massachusetts as ‘Stratus’ variant dominates nationally

The trend in the state is consistent with an uptick in several parts of the country, including New York and California.
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Thousands of Mass. students return to classes for region’s first day of school

Worcester and a few other Massachusetts districts, including Lawrence and Springfield, on Monday welcomed students back for the start of the new school year.
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Patriots


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Marte Mapu could measure up at linebacker in the Patriots’ new defensive scheme

At 6 feet 3 inches and 230 pounds, the former safety has the body type and positional flexibility to fit in at linebacker for Mike Vrabel.
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Red Sox


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From start to finish, Red Sox bullpen gets the job done against Orioles

Alex Cora used relievers Brennan Bernardino for three outs, Richard Fitts for 12, Steven Matz for six, Garrett Whitlock for three, and Aroldis Chapman for three.
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Trevor Story — and Red Sox — facing fascinating contract call at season’s end

Much like third baseman Alex Bregman, the shortstop can opt out of his contract, setting the stage for an offseason of uncertainty on the left side of the infield.
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Bold Types


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Veolia president looks to build portfolio of energy technologies

Karin Hamel, head of Veolia North America’s energy businesses, is looking for new acquisitions to grow her team of around 1,000 people.
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The war over redeveloping the state’s highway service plazas is heating up

In the latest move, Irish retailer Applegreen, which won the lease to redevelop the plazas, sent a cease-and-desist letter to the chief executive of its rival, Waltham-based fuel supplier Global Partners.
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The new capital of global coffee could soon be . . . Burlington?

Keurig Dr Pepper's $18 billion acquisition of the owner of Peet’s Coffee could make one Boston suburb a big deal in the coffee world.
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Obituaries






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Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s greatest showman, dies at 86

He ran the fabled Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina for more than three decades, expanding the sport with his exploits and his dedication to the fans.
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Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s greatest showman, dies at 86

He ran the fabled Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina for more than three decades, expanding the sport with his exploits and his dedication to the fans.
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Arts


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The US Open is appointment viewing, with good reason

It's not just the athleticism on display — it's the crowd response.
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Love Letters


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Everyone is getting married

A Love Letters classic.
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Can’t-miss movies this week around Boston: Five creature features and the ‘Hamilton’ live recording

Don’t miss these fun movie screenings playing between Aug. 26-Sept. 7.
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