— Very encouraging. But it’s a long way away: “Rail Projects Inch Along in W. Mass. as MassDOT Discusses Hourly Springfield-NYC Train” (B&T)

–Also very encouraging. But where would they build one?  “New England governors back nuclear in bipartisan push” (Axios Boston)

–Let ‘em howl: “Harvard’s Push to Cap ‘A’ Grades Has Students Howling in Protest” (WSJ)

–Former Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca and Boston got screwed on this deal: “Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027”  (WBUR)

–Speaking of professional basketball, this is a clever idea to discourage disgraceful team tanking: “An embarrassing ritual plagues the NBA. The solution is math” (Washington Post)

–He opposed the awful Davis Square tower project while running for office – and he should stick to his word: “Mayor in the Middle” (B&T)

–I don’t know which one to get more excited about — the technology or the name of the Finnish firm: “Will This ‘Miracle’ Battery Finally Change Your Mind About EVs?” (WSJ)

–Real or wishful thinking? “Once gutted by globalization, the South Coast is regaining manufacturing momentum” (BBJ)

–The only problem is the town of Woburn isn’t all-in: “One of suburbs’ largest planned mixed-use developments goes all-in on residential” (BBJ)

–Another sign a ground war may be imminent: “Pentagon Is Doubling Fleet of A-10 Attack Planes in Middle East” (NYT)