September 27, 2026

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Big bills, no breakthroughs: Beacon Hill talks drag into the fall

Some accords could pop before the election; others may not emerge until the current legislative session ends in early January.

By Alison Kuznitz and John L. Micek | jmicek@masslive.com

NFL history is brutal for 0-3 teams, but one contender could survive

Only a small number of NFL teams have reached the playoffs after starting 0-3. With several teams entering Week 3 at 0-2, here’s what history says and which club has the best chance to turn its season around.

By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com

Dog brain scans reveal a surprising response when people smile

A new study using MRI brain scans found that dogs respond differently to human smiles, anger, fear and sadness.

By Chris Pugh, cleveland.com

Clocks ‘fall back’ for daylight saving time soon

Nearly 20 states made moves recently to enact permanent daylight saving time.

By Claudia Dimuro | cdimuro@pennlive.com

Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas once thought football would end after high school — his brother had a different vision

As a chubby offensive lineman at 15, Gabe Jacas never pictured his football career lasting beyond high school. Everything changed when his brother, Khaliq, came home from college.

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

5 Things to Watch: How will Drake Maye fare as Patriots face Jacksonville?

MassLive's Mark Daniels breaks down key storylines as the Patriots take their first win momentum to Jacksonville, with Drake Maye's development under close scrutiny.

By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com and Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com

Some Things I Think I Think: On eve of playoffs, what would constitute a successful Red Sox postseason?

Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics.

By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com