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Markey and Moulton clash in first high-stakes debate

Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton traded sharp attacks in their first Democratic primary debate.

News

In the first debate of their Democratic primary matchup, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sen. Ed Markey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/31/ed-markey-seth-moulton-massachusetts-senate-democratic-convention-endorsement-2026" data-vars-content-id="8a278e42-973d-4194-a28e-445ffe819cdb" data-vars-headline="Markey and Moulton clash in first high-stakes debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/31/ed-markey-seth-moulton-massachusetts-senate-democratic-convention-endorsement-2026" target="_self">Sen. Ed Markey</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Seth Moulton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/07/01/markey-moulton-massachusetts-senate-primary-poll-june-2026-uhn-survey" data-vars-content-id="8a278e42-973d-4194-a28e-445ffe819cdb" data-vars-headline="Markey and Moulton clash in first high-stakes debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/07/01/markey-moulton-massachusetts-senate-primary-poll-june-2026-uhn-survey" target="_self">Rep. Seth Moulton</a> clashed over personal finances, health care, transgender athletes and age.Why it matters: The exchanges showed how each candidate plans to define the other as they battle over a significant number of undecided Democratic voters.

TPS holders at risk of losing work permits sue Trump administration

TPS holders from three countries could lose their work authorization as soon as July 22.

Immigration

While the future of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/26/haiti-syria-tps-boston-next-steps" data-vars-content-id="a319b509-11b0-437d-b53e-daeb4fc6afa4" data-vars-headline="TPS holders at risk of losing work permits sue Trump administration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/26/haiti-syria-tps-boston-next-steps" target="_self">Temporary Protected Status</a> remains in limbo, TPS recipients across Massachusetts could lose their jobs as soon as July 22.Why it matters: Delays in processing renewal applications are colliding with new restrictions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.<ul><li>The result: Tens of thousands of TPS holders could be without work authorization while they wait for work permits they applied to renew earlier this year.</li></ul>

The big Boston bookstore bar crawl

From Beacon Hill to Fields Corner, we mapped nine Boston bookstores and the bars within stumbling distance.

Things to Do

Boston&#x27;s literary crowd could have a new favorite pastime: pairing a bookstore haul with a well-poured drink nearby.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent bookshops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/02/06/bookstores-boston-cambridge-somerville" data-vars-content-id="cbbf90ed-e600-47f9-95f2-0a963508f2ae" data-vars-headline="The big Boston bookstore bar crawl" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/02/06/bookstores-boston-cambridge-somerville" target="_self">independent bookshops</a> and its bar scene sit close enough together that a browse-then-sip route becomes obvious.

Exclusive: College athletes tend to pick teams on vibes. He wants to change that

Shawne Robinson wants to make his startup the "trusted advisor" of U.S. college sports data.

Business

Shawne Robinson bases his biggest decisions on the data, which is why he was horrified to learn two years ago that his son had based his college soccer career plans on vibes.<ul><li>The vast majority of student-athletes do the same, Robinson later learned.</li></ul>Why it matters: That revelation inspired the creation of Andover-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tosch.ai," data-vars-click-url="https://tosch.ai/" data-vars-content-id="ae2d83b2-1f7d-48f2-ad9f-4053753803fc" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: College athletes tend to pick teams on vibes. He wants to change that" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tosch.ai/" target="_blank">Tosch.ai,</a> which calls itself the first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" data-vars-content-id="ae2d83b2-1f7d-48f2-ad9f-4053753803fc" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: College athletes tend to pick teams on vibes. He wants to change that" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/technology/automation-and-ai" target="_self">AI</a> platform for unified college sports data.

The World Cup could become the Boston economy's saving grace

The first two weeks were a boon for bars and restaurants — but not for everyone.

Boston-area hotels saw increased spending from tourists during the first two weeks of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 World Cup," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/scotland-world-cup-boston-stadium" data-vars-content-id="6dbde144-8c0e-40de-8a61-1b9e99d8ccc6" data-vars-headline="The World Cup could become the Boston economy&#x27;s saving grace" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/scotland-world-cup-boston-stadium" target="_self">2026 World Cup,</a> even as occupancy levels remained flat.The big picture: The men&#x27;s soccer tournament&#x27;s economic impact remains unknown, but the festivities might just end up being a lifeline for the Greater Boston hospitality sector amid a dip in U.S. tourism.<ul><li>The industry had already seen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Canadian tourism decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/08/19/foreign-tourism-decline-boston-canada" data-vars-content-id="6dbde144-8c0e-40de-8a61-1b9e99d8ccc6" data-vars-headline="The World Cup could become the Boston economy&#x27;s saving grace" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/08/19/foreign-tourism-decline-boston-canada" target="_blank">Canadian tourism decline</a> in 2025 — be it due to inflation or in protest of President Trump&#x27;s policies — and Americans are staying <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closer to home" data-vars-click-url="https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/small-businesses-good-summer-americans-travel-closer-home-134463470" data-vars-content-id="6dbde144-8c0e-40de-8a61-1b9e99d8ccc6" data-vars-headline="The World Cup could become the Boston economy&#x27;s saving grace" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/small-businesses-good-summer-americans-travel-closer-home-134463470" target="_blank">closer to home</a> this summer.</li></ul>

What to know about Boston and Cambridge public drinking zones

These cities are throwing drinking restrictions to the wind, at least for now.

Boston and Cambridge have become the guinea pigs in the state&#x27;s experiment with laxer drinking laws as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/15/boston-stadium-world-cup-matches-schedule" data-vars-content-id="eab0cc2e-2c9f-4963-9bd9-d2e69f94e4eb" data-vars-headline="What to know about Boston and Cambridge public drinking zones" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/15/boston-stadium-world-cup-matches-schedule" target="_self">World Cup</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tall Ships" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/02/boston-biggest-events-2026-guide" data-vars-content-id="eab0cc2e-2c9f-4963-9bd9-d2e69f94e4eb" data-vars-headline="What to know about Boston and Cambridge public drinking zones" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/02/02/boston-biggest-events-2026-guide" target="_self">Tall Ships</a> draw thousands to Massachusetts. Why it matters: These cities are throwing drinking restrictions — described by some as puritanical — to the wind, at least until July 31, thanks to a hastily passed loosening of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Massachusetts&#x27; drinking laws" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/08/massachusetts-last-call-extended-drinking-districts-bill" data-vars-content-id="eab0cc2e-2c9f-4963-9bd9-d2e69f94e4eb" data-vars-headline="What to know about Boston and Cambridge public drinking zones" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/08/massachusetts-last-call-extended-drinking-districts-bill" target="_self">Massachusetts&#x27; drinking laws</a> this summer.

Celtics' relationship with Jaylen Brown just got more awkward

The Celts reportedly offered Brown in a trade but ultimately were spurned.

Sports

The Celtics may need to mend fences with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jaylen Brown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/04/30/jaylen-brown-7uice-foundation-massachusetts-house-budget-earmark" data-vars-content-id="56b98b29-c27c-4dec-ae2f-50788869789e" data-vars-headline="Celtics&#x27; relationship with Jaylen Brown just got more awkward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/04/30/jaylen-brown-7uice-foundation-massachusetts-house-budget-earmark" target="_self">Jaylen Brown</a> after reportedly including him in a blockbuster trade offer this week.Why it matters: The Celtics&#x27; willingness to part with Brown is just the latest sign that his standing with the franchise has dipped after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a first-round playoff collapse" data-vars-click-url="https://nesn.com/boston-celtics/news/why-celtics-nba-playoff-run-ended-early-poor-shooting-missed-chances-round-1/ccd36c96ef8e859e12df1504" data-vars-content-id="56b98b29-c27c-4dec-ae2f-50788869789e" data-vars-headline="Celtics&#x27; relationship with Jaylen Brown just got more awkward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nesn.com/boston-celtics/news/why-celtics-nba-playoff-run-ended-early-poor-shooting-missed-chances-round-1/ccd36c96ef8e859e12df1504" target="_blank">a first-round playoff collapse</a> and rumors of dysfunction.

Anita, electric-solar boat prototype, makes appearance on Charles River

The prototype will give select rides this weekend as part of Community Boating Inc's 80th anniversary.

Sailing enthusiasts will get a preview this weekend of a solar-electric boat that&#x27;s due to launch later this year.Why it matters: James Worden, a solar industry leader and MIT alum, is pioneering solar design and manufacturing for the sea.

Scots drink Boston bars dry amid World Cup festivities

Boston-area bars welcome the sales boost amid a challenging economy.

Empty kegs, emergency beer shipments, tabs the length of the infamous CVS receipts — the Scotland effect is boosting sales in Boston&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="struggling bar scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/08/07/liquor-licenses-new-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="7f69857e-f527-4537-bead-ca6aa035f8ec" data-vars-headline="Scots drink Boston bars dry amid World Cup festivities" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2023/08/07/liquor-licenses-new-restaurants" target="_self">struggling bar scene</a>.Between the lines: Boston&#x27;s drinking culture has shown signs of drying up in recent years, which restaurant owners attribute to shrinking corporate budgets, rising costs and the rise of cannabis and zero-proof drinks.

These are the 7 World Cup matches at Boston Stadium

Boston Stadium kicked off its leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Haiti playing Scotland Saturday.

Foxborough is hosting seven World Cup matches this summer at &quot;Boston Stadium.&quot; Why it matters: The tournament stands to give <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greater Boston&#x27;s economy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/05/boston-restaurants-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="e14d3f0c-fa7e-4387-8dc5-e0251d8b8c05" data-vars-headline="These are the 7 World Cup matches at Boston Stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/05/05/boston-restaurants-world-cup" target="_self">Greater Boston&#x27;s economy</a> a boost and exacerbate the region&#x27;s already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gnarly traffic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/02/commuter-rail-boston-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="e14d3f0c-fa7e-4387-8dc5-e0251d8b8c05" data-vars-headline="These are the 7 World Cup matches at Boston Stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/02/commuter-rail-boston-world-cup" target="_self">gnarly traffic</a>.

Boston becomes "mini-Scotland," celebrating World Cup win over Haiti

Thousands packed Evans Way Sunday afternoon reveling  in Scotland's win over Haiti.

Thousands of Scotland fans in kilts sang, waved flags and nursed cans of beer on Evans Way Sunday afternoon.The big picture: The Tartan Army&#x27;s victory lap continued well after Scotland beat Haiti, 1-0, in a group stage <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/world-cup-frantzdy-pierrot-haiti-scotland" data-vars-content-id="5c57ad1c-0ee9-4ce8-9e91-d95e82370cd5" data-vars-headline="Boston becomes &quot;mini-Scotland,&quot; celebrating World Cup win over Haiti" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/world-cup-frantzdy-pierrot-haiti-scotland" target="_self">World Cup</a> match Saturday night at Boston Stadium.

Cheapskate's Guide to Boston Stadium tailgating

Beers at Boston Stadium start at $16, and the food prices are similarly high.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/world-cup-frantzdy-pierrot-haiti-scotland" data-vars-content-id="e2e0d9dc-cbbf-41a2-a1d8-8905f7b2f02a" data-vars-headline="Cheapskate&#x27;s Guide to Boston Stadium tailgating" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/14/world-cup-frantzdy-pierrot-haiti-scotland" target="_self">World Cup</a> fans have found various ways to cut down on costs in Massachusetts, from renting a school bus to avoid transit hikes to finding cheap eats.Why it matters: Blame FIFA or Boston&#x27;s high cost of living for sky-high prices, but World Cup fans say they won&#x27;t shell out extra money that easily.

Mass. player nearly scores for Haiti in World Cup game

Haiti lost to Scotland, 0-1, in the first World Cup match played at Boston Stadium.

Melrose&#x27;s Frantzdy Pierrot came close to scoring a goal in Haiti&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/10/world-cup-boston-chelsea-cambridge-somerville-alcohol" data-vars-content-id="25adf33d-0507-4d69-8044-f359da074cc4" data-vars-headline="Mass. player nearly scores for Haiti in World Cup game" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/10/world-cup-boston-chelsea-cambridge-somerville-alcohol" target="_self">World Cup</a> game against Scotland Saturday night.The intrigue: While Scotland beat Haiti, 1-0, Pierrot&#x27;s kick after sliding to the ground became one of Haiti&#x27;s standout moments Saturday night in Foxborough.

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The World Cup could become the Boston economy's saving grace

Exclusive: College athletes tend to pick teams on vibes. He wants to change that

Dubliner's day off for workers and snub against England

What to know about Boston and Cambridge public drinking zones

Celtics' relationship with Jaylen Brown just got more awkward