Abortion Access in Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey signed the Prioritizing Patient Access to Care Act, decriminalizing abortion and ending the old 24-week prosecutor-driven framework—so patients and doctors can decide care without fear of legal fallout. Immigration & Free Speech: A California federal judge ruled Trump’s administration unlawfully threatened international students with deportation over pro-Palestinian speech, calling it unconstitutional retaliation. ICE Robot Dogs (Boston): ICE plans to buy Boston Dynamics “Spot” robot dogs for enforcement operations, citing officer safety for inspections and hazard checks—sparking fresh debate over tech and policing. Caribbean Festival in Boston: The city’s 53rd annual Caribbean Festival kicked off with J’ouvert and a parade through Franklin Park, with police and parks staff emphasizing safety and cleanup. Local Education Watch: Shawsheen Valley Tech’s business manager told a Tewksbury finance meeting he’s rebuilding the school’s accounting system amid budget transparency concerns. Northeastern Academics: Northeastern will roll out AI-combined majors and rename undergraduate data science programs to better reflect AI-focused curriculum. Sports & Culture: The FM Championship’s prize purse keeps climbing, now set at $4.4 million with a $660,000 winner’s check.