WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/14/flock-boston-police-pilot-surveillance-technology-report">report</a> saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-artists-drop-out">censorship</a> - specifically about Israel-Palestine.

We also <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/boston-free-flu-covid-vaccine-fall-clinics">spoke</a> to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a report saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about censorship - specifically about Israel-Palestine. We also spoke to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

WBUR's Tiziana Dearing takes us through this week's top headlines. The City of Boston released a <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/14/flock-boston-police-pilot-surveillance-technology-report" rel="noopener noreferrer">report</a> saying Flock Safety failed to keep its data secure during a 2025 pilot. Rep. Lori Trahan, along with other Democrats, urged congress to quickly work on guardrails for artificial intelligence. And Ed Sheeran's upcoming at Gillette stadium is at the center of a fiery debate about <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-macklemore-tour-artists-drop-out" rel="noopener noreferrer">censorship</a> - specifically about Israel-Palestine.

We also <a href="https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/09/17/boston-free-flu-covid-vaccine-fall-clinics" rel="noopener noreferrer">spoke</a> to Dr. Ashish Jha, who's the former COVID-19 response coordinator for the Biden administration. He shared the advice he gives his own family members on vaccines.

What you need to know for this year's flu, cold and COVID season

Cookbook author Mandy Silverman joins WBUR's Lisa Mullins to make challah stuffed with pomegranate-glazed apples.

Cookbook author Mandy Silverman joins WBUR's Lisa Mullins to make challah stuffed with pomegranate-glazed apples.

Challah with a twist: A change-up for the traditional Rosh Hashanah bread

WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing ventures into the woods to find a lost piece of Boston's history with Miles Howard, designer of the new Boston Boundless trail.

WBUR's Morning Edition host Tiziana Dearing ventures into the woods to find a lost piece of Boston's history with Miles Howard, designer of the new Boston Boundless trail.

New hiking trail explores Boston's 'lost highway'

Larry Edelman, writer of the "Trendlines" newsletter for the Boston Globe, and Transit Matters board member Jarred Johnson join WBUR's Morning Edition to argue World Cup visitors are a cue for Boston to try to be more fun all the time.

Larry Edelman, writer of the "Trendlines" newsletter for the Boston Globe, and Transit Matters board member Jarred Johnson join WBUR's Morning Edition to argue World Cup visitors are a cue for Boston to try to be more fun all the time.

World Cup visitors show Boston nightlife can be more fun

The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti.
BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

The Massachusetts portion of FIFA's Men's World Cup action kicks off Saturday night when Scotland takes on Haiti. BBC Scotland's Amy Irons and Steven Mill discuss the fans who are obsessed with the Scottish team and to offer their take on Boston's hospitality.

The Scottish Tartan Army invades Boston for the World Cup

Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.

Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.

The fight for rent control in Massachusetts takes a curious turn

Tom Sleigh is the author of "Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell." He joins WBUR's All Things Considered to share how his role as a "death caregiver" still haunts him.

Tom Sleigh is the author of "Rosie: A Memoir of Farewell." He joins WBUR's All Things Considered to share how his role as a "death caregiver" still haunts him.

Local author grapples with loss, parenthood and caregiving in new memoir

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

Gov. Healey won't endorse in Senate primary between Markey, Moulton

Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.

Healey wants to crack down on non-compete agreements that limit workers' ability to leave their job and go work for a rival firm.

Fight over non-competes pits Mass. businesses against each other

Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.

Trahan joins WBUR's Morning Edition to respond to criticism from some Democrats and advocacy groups that the bill would fail to rein in AI companies.

Rep. Lori Trahan is working across the aisle on AI regulation. Some in her party are skeptical

Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.

Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old runner from Concord, summited Everest in record-breaking time.

What it took for a runner from Concord to summit Mount Everest in record time

U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.

U.S. Senate races in New England are among the key ones to watch as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for control of the chamber this November.

New England could help decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate

Learn about the most important issues facing Massachusetts from the people in charge and the people most affected.

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