Immigration & Voting Rights: A national limited-government group is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, arguing non-citizens are illegally registered to vote and that states lack a clear way to remove them. Public Safety & ICE: In Belmont, community members held a weekly anti-ICE protest after multiple fatal ICE shootings, while lawmakers demand answers and oversight. Massachusetts Education & Health: New research following women in eastern Massachusetts links neighborhood disadvantage to worse heart health over decades, pushing earlier screening beyond cholesterol. Local Culture & Community: Middleboro’s new library director, Beth Paine, is leaning into small-town community ties and plans to partner with a local animal shelter. New England Sports Ecosystem: A look at how New England soccer spans MLS and USL levels, with fans and clubs watching USL’s promotion-relegation plan with excitement and uncertainty. Arts & Heritage: The Clark Art Institute unveils plans for a new Tavitian wing, adding momentum to the region’s museum culture. World Stage, Local Flavor: Coverage of the World Cup’s global impact highlights Boston’s fan energy and the way soccer softened America’s image abroad. Media Business: A judge temporarily paused the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, a reminder that entertainment consolidation can shape what audiences see and pay for.