— The Globe’s Larry Edelman connects the economic dots: “Another week, more proof Massachusetts is losing its edge” (Globe)

— But here’s an economic morale booster: “Spain set to launch a $200 million life sciences fund in Massachusetts” (Globe)

— At the very least they need to lower the required numbers: “Boston City Councilors Pitch Nixing Parking Requirements” (B&T)

— Well, this is one way to achieve a merger: “Boston law firm shuts down as final attorneys join Connecticut rival” (BBJ) 

— A product of a very thin party bench: “GOP candidate for lieutenant governor recently owed thousands in unpaid taxes, records show” (WBUR)

— Because it’s a real accent, not a Hollywood accent: “Why Is Everyone Wicked Obsessed With This Boston Globe Reporter?” (NYT)

— There’s a lot of taxpayer money invested in this local company: “The best available option:’ Battery firm valued at over $1B files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy” (BBJ)

— The phrase ‘too good to be true’ does come to mind: “The Great Ozempic Experiment” (NYT)