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Today's the 100th birthday of the North End's favorite 24-hour bakery, Bova's. To celebrate, they're giving out free cannoli (one per person) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — "while supplies last." Bova's manager John Kluse told WBUR's John Bender they've allocated 700 cannoli to give away. Before you get in line on Salem Street, let's get to the news: One last her-rah: The WNBA's Connecticut Sun play their third annual — and likely last — game at TD Garden tonight. After a 23-year run, it's the franchise's final season in New England before they relocate to Houston next year. (They'll also change their name to the Comets.) The vibe is more subdued compared to last year's sold-out game, when local officials were in a full-court press to lure the Sun to Boston . But tonight's game against the Los Angeles Sparks still features several of the biggest names in women's basketball. - On the court: This year, the Sun signed 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner, who has led the WNBA in scoring and was infamously detained in Russia for 10 months in 2022. They've also got former UConn star Aaliyah Edwards and Roxbury native/Melrose High School alum Shey Peddy. (The city of Boston has even declared today Shey Peddy Day. ) On the opposing bench, the Sparks roster features veteran forward Dearica Hamby, breakout scorer Rae Burrell and 6-foot-4 Cameron Brink, who was the first pick after Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA Draft. (Unfortunately, both teams are struggling in the basement of the WNBA standings.)
- Off the court: During a podcast appearance earlier this month, Gov. Maura Healey said she's “not giving up” on getting a local WNBA team, even after the WNBA moved the Sun to Houston over a larger bid from former Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca that would have brought the team to Boston. "I was trying really hard last year to get the Sun," Healey said, adding the team's owners and players "wanted the team to come to Boston." Healey said she doesn't want to wait for another expansion team, which would not be until the 2030s at the earliest. But she said the WNBA pushes independently owned teams to sell to NBA owners. "I still think there’s a way to get a W team here, and we should have a W team. ... People are watching these games," Healey said.
- Going to tonight's game? Tipoff is at 7 p.m. — and you can still get tickets for as low as $30-ish. The Sun are also hosting a free, public block party on Canal Street from 2-6 p.m. More details here.
Poll-ercoaster, I don't say no: The second part of this week's WCVB/UMass Amherst poll is out, this time with numbers of the Republican gubernatorial primary race in Massachusetts. Among likely GOP primary voters (including leaners), Mike Minogue leads Brian Shortsleeve by a margin of 53% to 26%, the poll found. (ICYMI: Read Gin Dumcius' recent breakdown in our Mass. Politics newsletter of where the two candidates stand apart on the issues.) - Up next: The UMass poll also suggests a steep uphill fight for whichever Republican wins the Sept. 1 primary. Healey, who is unopposed in the Democratic primary, had similar double-digit leads over both Minogue and Shortsleeve in hypothetical general election matchups.
- Down ballot: The poll also surveyed registered voters on all nine of this fall's ballot questions in Massachusetts. It found that a combined 84% said they would "definitely" or "probably" vote "yes" for Question 1, the proposal to expand the state's public records law to the governor's office and Legislature. The poll also found at least two-thirds had definite/probable support for Question 4 (to implement same-day voter registration in Massachusetts), Question 6 (to set up a state nature conservation fund) and Question 9 (to uphold the state's 2024 gun law).
- Go deeper: Want to read more polling on the ballot questions, governor's race and more? Click here to explore the UMass poll's top lines.
P.S.— Speaking of polls, the city of Boston is putting out the call for poll workers for the Sept. 1 primary. Boston residents get a stipend ranging from $160 to $200 for the day of work, paid training and that priceless feeling of participating in democracy. Learn how to apply here. |
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The prosecution called dozens of witnesses to make the case that Clancy deliberately killed the children because she wanted to “take them with her” when she unsuccessfully tried to kill herself that night. Read more. |
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U.S. support for Israel has been a central issue in Democratic primary contests this year. That has put a spotlight on the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC and the strength of its political influence. Read more. |
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MUST READ! A federal judge's decision in Texas has major implications for the National Firearms Act. What does this mean for certain guns and other weapons? Read more. excerpt: Gun rights groups are celebrating a federal ruling that lifts restrictions on the purchase of silencers, used to lessen the sound of gunshots, and certain firearms. Judge James Wesley Hendrix out of the Northern District of Texas invalidated key components of the nearly 100-year-old National Firearms Act (NFA) in more than a dozen states. |
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Patients who aren't able to make medical decisions for themselves and lack a guardian can't be discharged from a hospital until a court appoints one — creating a complicated, lengthy logjam that can prevent others from accessing hospital beds. A new report finds that Massachusetts is relying on a limited and shrinking pool of guardians. Read more. |
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New Hampshire Fish and Game says four hikers rescued from Franconia Ridge were unprepared for the hike and will be charged for the cost of the rescue. Read more. |
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A five-film retrospective at the Somerville Theatre honors the late comedy legend with 35mm screenings of "Beetlejuice," "Waiting for Guffman," "After Hours," "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind." The tribute culminates in a Crystal Ballroom afterparty featuring movie karaoke, a mock variety show and plenty of Moira Rose wigs. Read more. |
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