Some slightly off-the-beaten-path stories you may have missed over the past week:

— An epic and accurate description of the Mass. economy: “A broken housing market, soaring costs, and Trump 2.0 are killing the Mass. economy. It’s time to do something about it” (Globe)

— But not all is lost when you still have companies like this: “A Mass.-based company could be key in breaking China’s hold on critical mineral processing” (WBUR)

— And here’s another promising firm: “Medical device company opens new manufacturing facility after $85M raise” (BBJ)

— It’s the shake-down phase of negotiations: “Transportation To-Do List for Revs Stadium” (B&T)

— No mention of struggling Massachusetts colleges, but you just know some are longingly looking at those funds: “The Struggling Colleges Raiding Their Endowments to Pay the Bills” (WSJ)

— Well, if you have the money: “Longtime member buys South Shore golf course for $12M” (BBJ)

— Will no one rid us of these troublesome puritans? “Progressive political advocacy group criticizes MA Democrat for ‘veteran’ campaign sign” (Boston Herald)

— This is a painful article to read for those rooting for the American car industry to succeed: “Ford Made Boring Cars Popular. It doesn’t want them anymore” (WSJ)

— It’s about keeping weapon systems simple, stupid: “What Ukraine’s drone makers know that the Pentagon doesn’t” (Washington Post)

— My favorite story of the week: “Meet Jimmy Cash, Worcester’s funniest janitor” (WBUR)