- Apparently losing $8 billion can slow down even Harvard. The university is chilling on its Allston takeover... for now. [Herald]
- This is one retired cop we wouldn't mind cuddling with. [WCVB]
- Say "goodbye" to Saturn and Pontiac as GM phases them out. [NYT]
- A Natick kid created an emergency shelter and made it on Design Squad. [Metro West]
- We're in a recession. A huge, costly stimulus package was passed yesterday. The fed is worried. A boy died of the flu, and more deaths may come. Even Newton's hurting. But what's the big news of the day? Mac and cheese, of course. [Globe]
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