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January 21, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics The Mass. governor’s race is heating up: What Healey’s campaign launch reveals about her strategy The incumbent faces vulnerabilities on housing costs and energy bills, but GOP challengers struggle with name recognition ahead of the September primary. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News News Fed by ‘impossible decisions’ One in six households in the state pay more than half their income on housing, the highest rate in New England. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $250 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Tuesday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Embattled Holyoke councilor booted off public safety panel after OUI arrest Holyoke officials responded after police unions called for a city councilor’s resignation following a December arrest, saying there's little they can do. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots Former Patriots teammate offers Jarrett Stidham scouting report Three-time Super Bowl champ Devin McCourty offers his take on former Patriots teammate Jarrett Stidham starting the AFC Championship game. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Fenway Insider: Submit questions for MassLive’s Sean McAdam What questions do you have for Sean McAdam this week? By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com and Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Boston College Sports Harvard women’s hockey takes down Boston University for first Beanpot title since 2022 (Photos) Carla McSweeney scored the game winner on a penalty shot for the Crimson in overtime. By Rich Thompson MORE