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Good Morning Boston,
⛅ Clouds and some sunny breaks. Highs in the mid 70s to low 80s. Humidity for the weekend.
The Massachusetts sales tax holiday is finally here and it begins at 12 a.m. tomorrow. To help you make the most of your shopping trip, here's what you can -- and can't -- buy tax-free in Mass. this weekend.
— Meagan McGinnes
@meaganmcginnes
newsletters@wbur.org
The Rundown
1. Madoff Whistleblower Claims GE Misrepresents Its Finances
In a 175-page report obtained by WBUR Thursday morning, Harry Markopolos alleged that the company is hiding financial trouble at its long-term care insurance operation and in its stake in Baker Hughes, an oil and gas business.
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2. Corrections Officer On Leave After Truck Drives Toward Protesters At R.I. Detention Facility
The warden at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls says Capt. Thomas Woodworth is suspended as they do a "top-to-bottom review" of Wednesday night's incident.
3. Concierge DNA Testing: Boston Doctors And Genetic Counselors Consult, But It Will Cost You
"This is not standard of care, and most people including me would agree it's not ready to be standard of care. But I've become convinced, on the basis of truly 15 years of immersion and data collection in this area, that this is more than ready to be available to people who want to use it in their health care."
4. Trump Shifts From Background Checks To Mental Illness Reform At N.H. Rally
Trump pivoted to mental health, despite the fact that authorities say that the alleged El Paso shooter was motivated by a white supremacist ideology and a desire to kill "Mexicans."
5. Appeals Court Rules Detained Migrant Children Should Get Soap, Sleep, Clean Water
The ruling rejected a Trump administration challenge of a lower court decision finding that the government failed to offer detained minors safe and sanitary conditions as required by the 1997 Flores settlement.
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- "Jails don’t need more suicide-resistant smocks, video cameras and stripped-down cells," writes Reena Kapoor in this commentary. "They need more mental health professionals who can provide compassionate, high-quality care."
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THE ARTERY
Listen To Our Playlist Of Massachusetts' Tiny Desk Contest Entries
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Artist Lavaughan Jenkins Is Doing What He Loves And People Are Loving It Too. Read more.
From Yo-Yo Ma To Madeleine Albright, New Tanglewood Learning Institute Brings Masters To The Masses. Read more.
5 Things To Do This Weekend. Read more.
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What We're Reading
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- At Risk: Sexual Abuse And Boys & Girls Clubs (CT Post)
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ICYMI
The Secrets Behind 'Incredible' Vegan Ice Cream
Deena Jalal, the founder of FoMu Ice Cream, speaks with Radio Boston about why she believes that vegan ice cream is the real deal and what goes into making it at home.
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Before you go: John Kerry, is that you?
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