March 1, 2026

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Why more Massachusetts drivers failed the road test in 2025

The pass rate in Massachusetts has dropped to its lowest in about a decade, with experts blaming phone distractions and skipping driver’s ed.

By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com

Why some Massachusetts colleges are racing to offer bachelor’s degrees in just three years

Massachusetts just opened the doors to proposals for three-year college degrees. The idea has already been piloted in other Northeast states.

By Juliet Schulman-Hall | JSchulman-Hall@masslive.com

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Mass. officials see Trump’s ‘war on fraud’ as partisan attack on blue states

Officials in Massachusetts haven’t taken too kindly to President Donald Trump telling Congress that the state was seized with “the corruption that is … plundering America.”

By Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com

Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran’s counterattacks widen after the killing of the supreme leader

Iran has fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel.

By The Associated Press

Are the Patriots truly locked in on the path toward sustained success? | Karen Guregian

The Patriots offseason plans should be geared toward building off last year's Super Bowl run. We'll know soon enough the direction they're headed.

By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com

Boston College Sports

BU blasts BC men’s hockey in Battle of Comm. Ave (Photos)

BC fell to 19-12-1 overall and 13-9-0 in Hockey East but remained tentatively in second place (39 points) with two games remaining.

By Rich Thompson

Hannah Brandt, Alina Müller fuel Fleet to shootout win over Charge

The win puts Boston back at the top of the standings.

By Peyton Doyle | PDoyle@masslive.com