Classic tardy damage control after another dunderheaded move: “Gov.’s office files legal complaint against embattled former aide LaMar Cook over mistakenly paid $31K buyout” (Herald)

The Dugout, adieu: “BU dive open since the repeal of Prohibition gets OK to sell its liquor license to new upscale chain restaurant in the Seaport” (Universal Hub)

Don’t forget the threat of emerging prediction markets to our humble little lottery: “The Lottery’s warning lights” (MassterList)

And the Globe’s Abdallah Fayyad has more on how the suddenly popular form of gambling threatens us all: “Prepare to be fleeced in online prediction markets” (Globe)

Rep. Jake Auchincloss, take a bow: “Behold, a Democrat who doesn’t preach from the Church of Progressivism” (Washington Post)

Them is fighting words. Until you read who he thinks is the real GOAT: “Tom Brady Is Not the GOAT” (NYT)

A truly unique media business model: “Journalism-Powered Hedge Fund Finds Good News Can Be Profitable” (WSJ)

 Who’s going to try them first? “State moves to allow widespread consumption of Boston Harbor shellfish for first time in a century” (Universal Hub)

It’s sort of like a Prop. 2 ½ for state government: “2026 ballot question to limit Mass. tax revenue gather needed signatures” (BBJ)

I was wondering when this would happen. It makes total sense: “Americans Are Looking to the Midwest to Find Affordability” (WSJ)