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MIT research associate Daniel Ellsberg appeared before microphones, surrounded by reporters at the Federal Building, in 1971.

Thomas Farragher

Daniel Ellsberg, an icon and Pentagon Papers leaker, still seeks justice’s light

Ellsberg is one of the most celebrated leakers of top-secret documents in American history, a man who 50 years ago this month was the secret hand behind The New York Times’ publication of the so-called Pentagon Papers.

GETTING SALTY

New York restaurateur Mario Carbone ushers in the new era of luxury with Contessa at The Newbury

"I think that the biggest thing we’re going to see is an appetite — pun intended — for going out and enjoying your life."

These two ice cream shops are the best in Mass., according to Food & Wine

Searching for the (ice) cream of the crop? Look no further.

Getting COVID notifications on your phone? MassNotify tracer sets off privacy alarms

The new software is directly integrated into the Android operating system, unlike versions used in other US states which required users to download a separate app.

70 percent of Americans 30 or older get COVID-19 shot, White House says

More than a dozen people have drowned in New England recently. These are the victims

With the warm weather, people have been flocking to the water for fun and relief. But in ponds, pools, and beaches across the region, more than a dozen people have drowned. These are the recent tragedies.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

To boost access to vocational schools, Mass. drops requirement to consider grades, attendance, or discipline in admissions

The new admissions policy will apply to the entering class of 2022, but it also could impact transfer applications during the 2021-22 school year.

Green Line extension to Medford delayed five months

MBTA officials on Monday approved a settlement agreement that pushes the expected opening for the six-stop branch running between East Cambridge and Medford from the end of 2021 until May 2022.

Boston’s ‘heat islands’ turn lower-income neighborhoods from hot to insufferable

In a recent city report, officials noted that temperatures in leafier neighborhoods are often significantly lower than in more densely populated areas.

Ninety-degree days are occurring earlier and more often. What does this say about climate change? Data from the recent heat wave reveal troubling trends. These four charts show the damage inflicted

Perspective | Magazine

Anger lessons from my kids: ‘I’m mad because I am sad! Duh!’

What if we practiced stepping toward our kids rather than sending them away until they’ve pulled themselves together?

Crowds gathered on L Street Beach earlier this month in South Boston.

Officials step up patrols on South Boston beaches after complaints about liquor deliveries to patrons

App-aided booze runs to popular South Boston beaches, including M Street and Carson beaches, have prompted recent complaints from residents and a robust law enforcement response, in the latest brouhaha pitting younger transplants against neighborhood longtimers.

Fireworks exploded over the Charles River and Esplanade from the roof of Boston University at 33 Harry Agganis Way on July 4, 2015.

Fireworks are back. Here’s where you can watch

With restrictions lifted and a sizable portion of the state fully vaccinated, a number of communities have elected to move forward with fireworks, welcoming residents to gather in person for the colorful displays.

State police to look into Rhode Island DMV head’s ties to unlicensed massage businesses

Cranston police last week shut down six unlicensed massage businesses they alleged were fronts for human trafficking and prostitution, including one that rented property owned by Walter “Bud” Craddock.

Amid internal battle in Massachusetts GOP, another national Republican figure will skip fund-raising event

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, needed to postpone her visit due to a busy schedule in Washington, an aide said.

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard becomes first transgender athlete to qualify for Olympics

Hubbard transitioned eight years ago at 35 and has met the IOC regulations for fair competition, but some in the weightlifting community still have objections.

Forecasters warn of rip currents along Mass. and R.I. coasts

Forecasters warned Tuesday of a high risk of dangerous rip currents on the south-facing beaches of the islands of Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, and a moderate risk of the currents along most beaches in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Retail workers are quitting at record rates for higher-paying work: ‘My life isn’t worth a dead-end job’

Retail workers, drained from the pandemic and empowered by a strengthening job market, are leaving jobs like never before.

Gig workers in Mass. escalate fight with Uber, Lyft, and other companies

KEVIN CULLEN

Catholic bishops are attacking Biden, showing that theocracy takes root as democracy withers

American bishops, ignoring the advice of their own pope, are determined to weaponize the Eucharist.

Opinion

Demonstrators gather on the steps to the Texas State Capitol May 20 to speak against transgender-related bills being considered in the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas.

Transgender rights must be recognized as civil rights

Now is the chance to expand civil rights for LGBTQ+ — and specifically trans — Americans.

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic lock down was the way most government bodies from Beacon Hill committees to municipal boards and commissions adapted, allowing their own members and members of the public to attend meetings remotely — from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

Marvin Gilmore, right, co-founder of Western Front, assists a customer on opening day in the Chelsea store.

MARCELA GARCÍA

For a more equitable marijuana industry, the state should bankroll loans

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins speaks with the media in May outside Dorchester Municipal Court.

Why is Rachael Rollins picking a fight with Marty Walsh?

Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at St. Matthews in Washington on the morning of his inauguration, Jan. 20.

US bishops’ aim to draw Communion line against Biden over abortion rights stirs ire

Recommended reads

With hope and humility, Mashpee Wampanoag’s youngest leader seeks to restore faith in a tribe beset by turmoil

Brian Weeden is the youngest person to serve as chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag’s Tribal Council and he's taking the reins at a particularly tumultuous time.

MBTA police pension fund overpaid retirees by hundreds of thousands of dollars over more than a decade

The MBTA Police Association Retirement Plan reported having 110 retirees and beneficiaries in 2018, meaning those who were overpaid would have accounted for 22 percent of all those receiving benefits that year.

Labor union files complaint against city of Boston over COVID-19 reopening plan

A labor union has filed a complaint with a state agency claiming the city of Boston did not seek its input in its return-to-work plan and failed to bargain in good faith regarding its COVID-19 reopening.

DA Rollins rips Walsh over Dennis White appointment

The county’s top prosecutor called the debacle of the former mayor’s appointment of now-fired police commissioner Dennis White “a bad situation overall.”

More than 100 eviction cases at Hyde Park apartment complex could leave a lasting mark

Eviction cases are searchable by potential future landlords, credit agencies, or anyone else ― even if they are quickly settled.

metro

A family member stood on the sandbar during the search for the body of 10-year-old girl Yoskarly Martinez in Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island.

More than a dozen people have drowned in New England recently. These are the victims

With the warm weather, people have been flocking to the water for fun and relief. But in ponds, pools, and beaches across the region, more than a dozen people have drowned. These are the recent tragedies.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

To boost access to vocational schools, Mass. drops requirement to consider grades, attendance, or discipline in admissions

Amid internal battle in Massachusetts GOP, another national Republican figure will skip fund-raising event

Sports

Laurel Hubbard hefted 628 pounds in two lifts to qualify in the women’s super-heavyweight division for the Summer Olympics.

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard becomes first transgender athlete to qualify for Olympics

Hubbard transitioned eight years ago at 35 and has met the IOC regulations for fair competition, but some in the weightlifting community still have objections.

Red Sox at Rays | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 73: Red Sox at Rays lineups and notes

NHL NOTEBOOK

Steven Stamkos scores twice and Andrei Vasilevskiy makes 21 saves as Lightning rout Islanders to take 3-2 series lead

business

A trio of gigantic cargo cranes arrive in South Boston port

Getting COVID notifications on your phone? MassNotify tracer sets off privacy alarms

RI POLICING

How Big Tech created a data ‘treasure trove’ for police in Rhode Island

politics

MIT research associate Daniel Ellsberg appeared before microphones, surrounded by reporters at the Federal Building, in 1971.

Thomas Farragher

Daniel Ellsberg, an icon and Pentagon Papers leaker, still seeks justice’s light

What Bostonians need to know about the NYC mayoral election

Last votes being cast in New York City mayoral primaries

Living Arts

Standard Tuna Salad (The Mom Version) in a sandwich

Recipe: The Department of Salad’s standard tuna mixes in sweet gherkins, hard-cooked egg, and red onion

RECIPES

Recipe: The Department of Salad newsletter celebrates all kinds of tuna salad, including this terrific curried version

RECIPES

Recipe: For breakfast on vacation, make egg and cheese sandwiches on squishy buns with spicy mayo

education

Members of La Colaborativa, a community group that’s part of the Vocational Education Justice Coalition, demonstrated in Malden on Tuesday.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

To boost access to vocational schools, Mass. drops requirement to consider grades, attendance, or discipline in admissions

Emily Oster fought to reopen schools during the pandemic, becoming a hero and a villain

Medway students participate in virtual Special Olympics

rhode island

Andrew Yang, mayoral candidate for New York City, speaks during a campaign rally at City Hall Park in New York on May 24, 2021.

All the Rhode Island connections to the New York City mayor’s race

Senator Whitehouse defends association with Bailey’s Beach club

RHODE MAP

8 Rhode Island cities and towns lag behind on COVID-19 vaccinations

Newton

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Special Projects

Future-proofing the presidency

Donald Trump brought our democracy to the brink and exposed its weak spots. Here’s how to thwart the next American tyrant.

On the Street

The MBTA commuter rail overpass frames the mural “The Stories of Lynn” by David Fichter, Yetti Frenkel, and Joshua Winer in Central Square.

North of Boston, an old industrial city gets a second look

A bicyclist made his way across Dorchester Avenue in Fields Corner.

Known for its diversity, Fields Corner now must make room for development

A man repacked the food he got from a food pantry on Broadway in Chelsea. Chelsea has been one of the places in Greater Boston hardest hit by the pandemic.

In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength

See more from our business series ‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

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Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

Here’s your official summer reading list

These are the 70 best books of the season to pop into your travel bag.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting

Blind Spot

An 11-month Globe investigation found that people nationwide are dying in crashes caused by drivers who should have had their licenses suspended. One in 10 US drivers has at least one offense — from speeding to vehicular homicide — that isn’t reflected on their driving record.

video

Comfort Zone

ASK MATTHEW

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

“Friends,” “The Office,” and “Seinfeld” still regularly sit near the top of the streaming services’ most-watched lists.

COMFORT ZONE

An EDM whiz kid from Lynnfield cracks a million streams on Spotify

Brandon Greenstein has been creating music under the moniker The BreakBomb Project since he was 15.

DAD'S DAY OUT

Step away from the house and into the fun zone with one of these father-friendly outings

We have some ideas for what to do with dad this Father’s Day.

BOOKS

The Boston Lit Crawl pops up in Central Square

Mingle with poets, writers, and scientists at this roving party in Cambridge.

Podcast

Ibram Kendi’s new podcast, ‘Be Antiracist,’ encourages listeners to help build a ‘just and equitable society’

"It’s about each of us entering these conversations not only with an open mind but also in openness to transform ourselves."

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

While the data show ridership plummeted, they also show that COVID’s impact on transportation breaks down along economic lines, just as it does with everything else.

Less caution, more vision needed for a post-pandemic MBTA

Janefer Hong

‘Asian virus’?

Sarah Azevedo

When the streetlights turn on

Celia Flomo

Returning to America

Lauryn Harris

Peace of mind

Roca educator Sutton Bradbury-Koster (right) pauses with program participant Alexis Feliciano outside the organization’s office in Lynn. Roca is using a version of cognitive behavioral therapy to teach young people how to recognize and stop self-destructive behavior.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

A cure for violence

STAT

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We know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions

More than two dozen virologists, epidemiologists, and others responded to STAT's question about what they still most wanted to know.

Cement Head’s last fight: He was denied parole six times — until he was about to become a Covid-19 statistic

In lawyers' view, the Department of Correction was trying to make it seem like it had fewer Covid-19 deaths on its hands than it really did.

Troubling podcast puts JAMA, the ‘voice of medicine,’ under fire for its mishandling of race

Critics say editors have asked authors to scrub the term racism from their articles even as they publish others that include racist notions.

Despite resistance, researchers investigate the possibility of a new mental health disorder

Many researchers say the study of sluggish cognitive tempo, which is still in its early stages, can’t yet support a formal diagnosis.

magazine

A child runs across a field at Bug Light Park in South Portland, Maine.

Is there something wrong with the air in this Maine town?

Lucio Perez in Springfield, after his years in sanctuary.

Lucio Perez found sanctuary in a Mass. church. He'd live there for over 3 years

Allison and Ben on their Zoom blind date.

Dinner with Cupid

"I went through the classic Zoom routine of trying to unmute myself"

Panzanella with fresh mozzarella.

Recipes: 3 salads that give new life to leftover bread

sports

The Globe's Female and Male Athletes of the Year, Andover senior Paige Gillette (center) and Melrose senior Brendan Fennell, flanked by Scholar-Athletes Stephanie Tardugno (Methuen) and Amanda Patti (Austin Prep). Back row, from left: Amber Kiricoples (Peabody), Jake Taylor (Mansfield), Matt O'Toole (Waltham), John Kerney (Dartmouth), Leah Nash (Monomoy), Terence Moynihan (St. Mary's), Luke Maffeo (O'Bryant), Carly Drew (Old Rochester), Quinlan O'Brien (Boston Latin), Lillie Cooper (Phillips Andover), Jack Nelson (Quincy), David Lombardi (Malden), Thomas Billings (Hudson), and Emma Mumby (Westborough).

Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athletes and athletes of the year honored for 2020-21

Lincoln-Sudbury boys’ lacrosse vanquishes archrival Acton-Boxborough to reach D1 North semifinals

Notre Dame Academy holds off Duxbury for girls’ golf South sectional title

metro

Forecasters are warning of rip currents along the Mass. and R.I. coasts today.

Forecasters warn of rip currents along Mass. and R.I. coasts

All the Rhode Island connections to the New York City mayor’s race

Mail-in voting for Boston’s fall election could be at risk if Mass. lawmakers don’t act soon, Secretary of State Galvin warns

Nation

President Biden.

70 percent of Americans 30 or older get COVID-19 shot, White House says

Daniel Ellsberg, an icon and Pentagon Papers leaker, still seeks justice’s light

What Bostonians need to know about the NYC mayoral election

World

This aerial photo shows the Great Barrier Reef in Australia on Dec. 2, 2017.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be listed as ‘in danger,’ U.N. body says

Populist leaders in Eastern Europe run into a little problem: unpopularity

Belarus faces expanded EU and US sanctions, targeting economy

politics

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walked from his office to the Senate floor at the US Capitol on June 21, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

GOP ready to block elections bill in Senate showdown

Democrats unite behind voting rights bill as it faces a Senate roadblock

In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill

business

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg

Spielberg’s Amblin to make several films a year for Netflix

Pear Therapeutics to go public in $1.6 billion SPAC deal to treat diseases with software

Gig workers in Mass. escalate fight with Uber, Lyft, and other companies

lifestyle

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches with Spicy Mayonnaise

Recipe: For breakfast on vacation, make egg and cheese sandwiches on squishy buns with spicy mayo

Recipe: All your favorite tastes come together in this BLT pasta

Recipe: A buttery blueberry loaf is topped with a surprising lime glaze (it doesn’t always have to be lemon)

marijuana

Steven Hoffman, chairman of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, listens during a meeting of the commission in February 2020.

Massachusetts regulators fine marijuana firm TILT Holdings $275,000 over license scheme

Paul Pierce to launch ‘Truth’ marijuana brand in Massachusetts

Taunton microbusiness makes state’s first-ever recreational marijuana delivery — to founder’s house

opinion

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic lock down was the way most government bodies from Beacon Hill committees to municipal boards and commissions adapted, allowing their own members and members of the public to attend meetings remotely — from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

Transgender rights must be recognized as civil rights

US bishops’ aim to draw Communion line against Biden over abortion rights stirs ire

food & dining

Standard Tuna Salad (The Mom Version) in a sandwich

Recipe: The Department of Salad’s standard tuna mixes in sweet gherkins, hard-cooked egg, and red onion

Recipe: The Department of Salad newsletter celebrates all kinds of tuna salad, including this terrific curried version

In The Department of Salad newsletter, I found my tuna sandwich soulmate

travel

Sunset sail on Lake Champlain.

Two New England lakes named top destinations by U.S. News & World Report

10 Boston-area spots to be a kid again

Sheena Collier on feeling changed by Ghana, trying french fries everywhere, and giving in to relaxation

Books

Local histories, rewritten

Poet Michael Robbins on reading while walking

Writerly delusions in ‘Dream Girl’

Movies

Groucho Marx in "Duck Soup."

From fan favorites to deep cuts, films with Dad make for lasting memories

In ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ meet the best British band ever to come out of America

Hollywood past, Hanover present

Television

From left: Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson in "The Office."

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

Conan ends his late-night show on TBS

This week’s TV: Talking animals, Charles Schulz’s legacy, and Conan says goodbye . . . again

music

Harry Christophers will lead the Handel and Haydn Society for one more season, his 13th.

Handel and Haydn Society returns to live performances for Harry Christophers’s final season

Taylor Swift surprises fans by announcing that ‘Red’ will be her next re-recorded album

Mark Volpe looks back at 23 years of running the BSO

Theater/Dance

Graciela Femenia as Nindiría, a Nicaraguan immigrant who makes a living selling tamales, in Adriana RoCale’s “East Boston, Nos Vemos.”

Dispatches from a pandemic in SpeakEasy’s ‘Project Resilience’

Black women playwrights claim a leading role

The Boston Center for the Arts returns with live dance performances

globe local

US Marine veteran Jennifer Lewis from Concord NH added up scores while sitting in a golf cart.

Disabled veterans use golf as therapy for physical, emotional wounds

‘Bridgerton’ themed vacation stay coming to a Vermont mansion

Memorial service for fallen Braintree K-9 to be held at Gillette Stadium

Obituaries

Marianne Harkless Diabate

Marianne Harkless Diabate, who fused dance forms into works of ‘limitless range,’ dies at 63

Richard Stolley, who launched People magazine and secured JFK film, dies at 92

Milkha Singh, India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ ace runner, dies at 91