Massachusetts Education & Community: Brockton’s Ashfield Middle School students won a statewide video contest by bringing the Declaration of Independence to life in multiple languages—so diverse that Gov. Maura Healey teared up watching it. World Cup Culture: Cape Verde’s Vozinha and a late push against Argentina turned the island nation into a global name, with Boston-area immigrant communities among the fans taking notice. Local Governance & Ethics: A Methuen public meeting sparked fresh questions about conflicts of interest tied to a transgender activist’s city roles and an insurance contract connected to the Searles Estate. Independence Day History & Heritage: Paul Revere is spotlighted not just as a rider, but as a master silversmith—an angle that reframes Revolutionary-era culture through objects. Civic Life & Public Safety: Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger argues public safety should mean breaking the cycle, not just locking people up. Sports & Identity: Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey explains why the band is covering The Pogues’ “The Body of American” as a wake-up call to Irish Americans. Immigration & Voting: Attorney General Aaron Ford leads a coalition urging USPS to drop a proposed rule critics say could restrict mail-in voting. Arts & Media: Emmy Rossum’s next projects are teased, keeping Boston-area audiences in the loop on what to watch next.