Homecare Oversight: Gov. Maura Healey signed a new Massachusetts law creating the state’s first statewide licensing system for homecare agencies, with inspections, investigations, and the power to suspend or revoke licenses to better protect older adults, people with disabilities, and the families who hire caregivers. Public Safety—Boston Stabbings: Boston police say two people were stabbed Thursday on Lancaster Street; homicide detectives were called due to the severity of injuries. Courts—Harvard Civil Rights Fight: A federal judge in Boston dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit claiming Harvard failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students, saying the alleged incidents were too isolated to show an ongoing civil-rights violation. Health—Cyclospora Update: Massachusetts health officials report cyclospora cases have climbed to nearly 150 after a July spike, with the multistate outbreak linked to contaminated produce. Local Justice—Acton Teen Charged: A 17-year-old in Acton was held without bail on murder and assault charges after investigators say he killed his mother and 14-year-old brother; prosecutors cited concerning internet searches involving ChatGPT. Sports—Red Sox Injury: Boston placed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the injured list with right elbow inflammation as the team heads into its Blue Jays finale on a five-game skid.