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Hi there, Cambridge! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the alleged assaults at a Cambridge Planet Fitness
  • Judge rules on deadly Cambridge police shooting after bodycam video review
  • Want to hear how superintendents can strengthen democracy in schools?

Also on today's calendar: Intro to ADUs and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 60, low: 42.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How A Morning At The Gym Turned Terrifying (lawenforcementtoday.com) — An alleged series of sexual assaults at the Planet Fitness inside Lesley University's University Hall in Cambridge has shaken regular gym-goers' sense of safety. Police say a man in his forties entered with a guest, then allegedly assaulted multiple people in the women's locker room, sending one person to the hospital. Members now describe feeling newly anxious about using the facility.
   

2. Cambridge police justified in deadly shooting, body camera video released (newsbreak.com) — A judge has ruled that Cambridge police were justified in an August shooting on Temple Street, where body camera video shows a man exiting his car and pointing a gun before officers opened fire. Officials have released inquest findings and footage, and police say sharing the material is meant to explain their split-second decisions to the community.
   

3. The Modern Superintendent: School and Civic Leader Event (schoolinfosystem.org) — Harvard's Graduate School of Education is hosting a free public forum in Cambridge on October 6 exploring how modern superintendents can act as civic leaders in polarized times. Local educators, families, and residents can attend in person or online to hear former district leaders discuss coalition-building, combating misinformation, and strengthening democratic engagement through public schools.
   

4. Nobody Owns These Cameras: The Security Problem Hiding on America's Public Roads (dev.to) — Cambridge residents are cited in a national warning about license-plate cameras appearing on public roads without clear ownership or permits, including devices reportedly installed here after the city shut down its own system. The piece details how unclaimed cameras in several states raise serious questions about who can search their data and how often they're misused. It also outlines basic safeguards communities can demand.
   

5. Brazil Unlocked: Brazil's Clinical Research Ecosystem (oncodaily.com) — A recent life sciences conference held in Cambridge spotlighted how Brazil is reshaping clinical trial recruitment and data-driven feasibility for global drug studies. Experts detailed patient referral patterns, workforce training needs, and AI tools that help sponsors quickly identify eligible participants, underscoring Cambridge's role as a hub for international biotech collaboration.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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