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June 29, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Boston Mass. pet food pantries try to fill a growing gap for financially struggling animal owners A Jamaica Plain resident and the MSPCA are among those stepping up to keep pets fed when finances fall short. By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com Read more News News Brookline payroll 2025: Town’s highest-paid employees neared $400K Brookline's top-paid employees in 2025 were all police officials, with overtime and detail pay driving earnings close to $400,000 for some officers. By Will Katcher | WKatcher@masslive.com MORE    Ne Where Is walking the Freedom Trail in Boston really worth it? | Tourist Trap or Bad Rap? The Freedom Trail is a cool idea. But actually walking it in one day? That's another matter entirely. By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com MORE    News 4 shot in Brockton after Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia World Cup match Four people were shot in Brockton Friday night after the FIFA World Cup match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. By Susannah Sudborough | SSudborough@masslive.com MORE    See more news Sports Celtics Marcus Smart could reunite with Ime Udoka on Rockets in free agency Marcus Smart has a player option with the Lakers, though it sounds like he could end up elsewhere. By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com MORE    Sports World Cup 2026: Round of 32 continues with Brazil-Japan, Netherlands-Morocco The World Cup’s knockout stage is already providing some premier matchups in the Round of 32. The action continues Monday. Heres' what you need to know. By The Associated Press | MassLive MORE    Red Sox Jarren Duran on walk-off Red Sox win: ‘I let a little bit off my shoulders’ after brutal June A tumultuous two days for Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran ended with pure jubilation late Sunday night at Fenway Park. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE