‘I Don’t Want a Pardon From Biden’ – NYT 

Good for her. … A blanket pardon is a form of immunity that Biden appointees previously argued shouldn’t be granted to a president, she rightly notes.

‘MIT spinoff raises $250 million in largest AI deal of the year in Massachusetts’ – Globe

It’s most welcome. But Liquid AI will probably need a lot more money if it’s going to compete against larger AI rivals. 

‘State gives green light to develop giant battery farm in Everett over mayor’s objections’ – Globe

It may be necessary, but it’s going to be 20 acres of plug-ugliness. … Can you imagine this going into Newton? No, you can’t.

‘‘Iconic Fort Point building gets city board’s OK to go residential’ – BBJ 

The landmark ‘Boston Wharf Co’ roof sign is staying. … That’s mostly what I wanted to know.

‘WBUR to cancel Radio Boston, invest in morning, afternoon shows’ – WBUR

The struggling station’s latest cutback.

‘Good news about news in Waltham’ – CommonWealth Beacon

While one media outlet cuts back, a new local media outlet is born. … The future of local news isn’t as bleak as it sometimes appears.

‘September 5’ — NYT 

Speaking of the media, this movie about ABC’s legendary coverage of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack gets a solid review from the NYT. … After watching it, I’ll let you know how it ranks with my other favorite journalism movies – All the President’s Men, Spotlight, His Girl Friday, Citizen Kane.