Abortion Access Debate: Massachusetts lawmakers signed a new law expanding late-term abortion access, shifting decision-making to physicians—but critics say headlines are oversimplifying what the statute actually allows. Local Health Care Impact: After Steward Health Care closed Nashoba Valley Medical Center, residents in Ayer and nearby towns are still grappling with what to do with the vacant hospital site as health providers pivot to other gap-fillers. Cape Cod & Community: Supporters marked the Cape Cod National Seashore’s 65th anniversary, celebrating the park’s local roots and ongoing community ties. Public Safety: A 31-year-old Taunton motorcyclist died in a Raynham crash with a pickup truck; the investigation is ongoing. Sports & Culture: Steve Lacy announced a fall North America tour with a Boston stop at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Space Science: Astronomers reported a “black hole star,” a new kind of object spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope. Fraud Prevention: Suffolk DA Hayden’s Fraud Fighters held a bilingual scam-awareness workshop in East Boston, including AI voice-clone examples. Accessibility: East Boston’s Beach: Accessibility Day drew hundreds to make Constitution Beach usable for people with disabilities. Education Governance: Brewster-area towns are nearing a new regional school agreement, with select board members still pressing for fixes.