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April 24, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Politics Right goals, wrong argument? The real stakes in the fight over a 1% income tax cut Progressive groups argue that sky-high rents, unaffordable childcare and unequal schools are the real culprits driving people away. By John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com Read more News Destinations Boston’s outdoor dining season is back — and these 12 spots are worth the trip Boston offers diverse outdoor dining with scenic patios, rooftop bars and unique menus across top the city's spots. By David Cifarelli | dcifarelli@masslive.com MORE    Boston Fear of ICE keeps immigrant survivors of domestic violence out of Massachusetts courts Advocates say stepped‑up ICE activity, especially in and around courthouses, has turned restraining orders and police reports into potential traps. By Irene Rotondo | IRotondo@masslive.com MORE    News Ticks are sending Northeast residents to the ER at the highest rate in nearly a decade Tick-related ER visits in the Northeast are at a nine-year high, with rising tick-borne diseases and expanding tick populations. By Dallas Gagnon | MassLive.com MORE    See more news Sports Patriots 10 best players available for Patriots on NFL Draft Day 2 With two picks on Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Patriots have a chance to reinforce their depth chart. Here are the best players available: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Eliot Wolf discusses Mike Vrabel’s absence and who has final say on Saturday Patriots executive VP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf discusses Mike Vrabel's upcoming absence. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Mike Vrabel to skip Day 3 of NFL Draft, when will Patriots coach return? The Patriots know they won’t have Mike Vrabel for Day 3 of the NFL Draft. They don’t know if he’ll miss more time beyond that. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE