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Bristol DA charges Worcester man after rape kit collected 12 years ago was finally tested

Twelve years after a woman was raped on a New Bedford street, Bristol County prosecutors are alleging that they have identified the woman’s attacker by testing a rape kit that was collected in 2010 — but not examined until now.

Seven Massachusetts counties ranked with high COVID-19 levels, says CDC; masks recommended

The rating comes as people are eager to get back to normal — and cases and hospitalizations are gradually rising.
‘We don’t want to restrict life’: How to navigate COVID risk at an uncertain time

3,836 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

‘This word is hateful, hurtful, and shameful.’ Hamilton-Wenham prom cut short after racial slur yelled, officials say

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School’s junior prom ended early on Friday after one or more students were heard yelling a racial slur while a song was playing, school officials said.

ADRIAN WALKER
How did the Mission Hill School fail students for so long?
If a group of investigators could find this level of wrongdoing, how did it go undetected for so long? Where was the School Department?

50 more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister, Iryna Vereshchuk, confirmed that 50 “women, children and elderly people” managed to leave the sprawling complex, and she and the Russian agency said rescue efforts would continue on Saturday.

These were the most popular baby names in the US in 2021

Olivia and Liam are still the reigning champs.

Here’s the story behind that eye-catching ‘Pencil Truck’ in Somerville

The unmistakable truck, with its nearly nine-foot pencil, was customized and created by Adam Zapotok, a digital fabrication teacher who makes and sells minimalistic illustrations and detailed 3D works known as “miniatures.”

Senator Susan Collins says she is opposed to Democrats’ bill aimed at protecting abortion rights

Senator Susan Collins, who has come under fire in recent days over her previous Supreme Court confirmation votes, voiced opposition Thursday to a Democratic measure that would codify abortion rights into federal law.
Tenn. governor signs bill regulating medication abortions Former Senator Gayle Goldin on protecting reproductive rights in R.I.

Worker injured in 30-foot fall at South End construction site Thursday, latest in spate of accidents at job sites

A worker was hurt in a fall at a construction site Thursday morning in Boston’s South End and taken to a local hospital in an “advanced life support” ambulance, the latest in a rash of serious injuries at job sites in and around the city, officials said.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Abortion, Democrats, and the Hispanic electorate: A complicated dynamic

Can the threat to Roe v. Wade rally the Latinx electorate in the midterm elections?
Emily Kaplan

I taught at the Mission Hill School. It was a disaster, but it didn’t have to be.
Eileen McAnneny

Child care is key to unlocking the Massachusetts economy
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The seed of democracy’s destruction
IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

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Just as 19th-century antislavery publications reframed and amplified the quest for abolition, The Emancipator centers critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
Black wealth series | Part 2

Giving credit where it’s due

“Credit scores are the perfect example of how structural racism works,” says Chi Chi Wu of the National Consumer Law Center.
Globe Magazine

Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ‘He . . . was quick to apologize for his choice of shoes’
Will this dater overlook her date’s “ratty” sneakers?

LOVE LETTERS
Should I stick a fork in this relationship?
“She says she has interest, admits she should probably move forward with me.”

MISS CONDUCT
She’s 30 and feels like time is running out on her dreams
What to do when attaining your goals feels increasingly impossible.

CONNECTIONS
What living with a monkey taught me about motherhood
I fostered a capuchin monkey for eight years, and loved every minute of it. But I knew it couldn’t last.

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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health
The Globe turns 150

150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe. We revisit some of the most impactful stories Globe journalists have covered, look back at 150 significant front pages, reflect on how the newsroom and Boston have changed, and much, much more.
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More recent stories

COVID shots made Moderna biotech’s biggest star, but what now?

Flush with billions in cash, Moderna is poised to make headway in mRNA vaccines and therapies for a range of diseases from the flu to HIV to cancer. But scientific and economic hurdles make the success of those programs far from guaranteed.

Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility fails
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger accepted a judge’s findings Friday and said US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified to run for reelection.

Census ready to consider combining race, ethnicity questions

US Bureau officials said Friday they are ready to start examining changes that would combine race and ethnicity questions and add a Middle Eastern and North African category to the 2030 census questionnaire, but they have to wait for another federal office to start the conversation.

DANCE REVIEW
Boston Ballet surveys dance’s ‘MINDscape’
An energetic and engaging bill — featuring two world premieres — showcases choreography of William Forsythe and Jorma Elo.

Tennessee governor signs collegiate transgender athlete ban
Republican Governor Bill Lee on Friday signed off on legislation banning transgender athletes from participating in female college sports.

Former Somerville police officer admits to pepper spraying handcuffed man

Michael McGrath had been charged with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon in 2019. A judge on Thursday continued the case without a finding, and placed McGrath on probation for one-year, with the condition that he not seek employment as a police officer, officials said.

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NEWS ANALYSIS

Corporate America can’t hide from Roe v. Wade

A growing number of companies, including Amazon and Citigroup, are showing their support for reproductive rights.

Transparency! Accountability! Watchdog! Two Democrats are trying — seriously — to get voters excited about the auditor’s race.
Here’s a heavy lift: make the race for state auditor seem relevant, interesting, and meaningful to primary voters. That’s the task facing Senator Diana DiZoglio and former transportation advocate Chris Dempsey.

9 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants around Boston
Shades on, drink in hand, and apps to share — it's time to channel some golden hour energy.

Violent attacks by groups of children draw attention to challenges with handling juvenile crime
A policy change, enacted in the state’s criminal justice reform law four years ago, has complicated public officials’ efforts to respond to the recent string of attacks.

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Culture & Lifestyle

GLOBE MAGAZINE

Why it seems like everyone you know is buying vinyl and record players
THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Comedian Orlando Baxter goes back to school — the one that turned his life around
Commentary

3 films that capture the messiness of being a mom

Special Projects

Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

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

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Harmony still missing while adults play blame game
Elinor Lipman

How old are you? Don’t ask, don’t tell.
Renée Loth

Preservation looks ahead
SCOT LEHIGH

It starts with Roe v. Wade, but it won’t stop there
IDEAS | HANNAH LUND

A tour of the silent megacity
IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

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Metro

TOM FARRAGHER

Rhode Island sod farmer provides suburban splendor

There are an estimated 60 million lawns across this nation, a sea of green from Maine to California. And few people are more familiar with this particular obsession of the American homeowner than Brock Bouchard, whose family has operated Kingston Turf Farms since 1967.
ADRIAN WALKER

How did the Mission Hill School fail students for so long?

If a group of investigators could find this level of wrongdoing, how did it go undetected for so long? Where was the School Department?

3,836 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

Worker injured in 30-foot fall at South End construction site Thursday, latest in spate of accidents at job sites

A worker was hurt in a fall at a construction site Thursday morning in Boston’s South End and taken to a local hospital in an “advanced life support” ambulance, the latest in a rash of serious injuries at job sites in and around the city, officials said.

Sports

NHL notebook

NHL teams find creative ways to cross the border between US and Canada

Both the Oilers and Maple Leafs took buses across the border.
Sports Log

Annoyed Sergio Garcia suggests he will leave PGA Tour for Saudi series

Garcia muttered, “I can’t wait to leave this tour,” while playing in the Wells Fargo Thursday.
White Sox at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV+)

Game 27: Red Sox take on White Sox, and it’s only on Apple TV+

Nate Eovaldi will be on the mound as the Red Sox open a three-game series with the White Sox Friday night.
Horse Racing

Previewing the 2022 Kentucky Derby: With a wide-open field, it’s anyone’s race

Tennessee governor signs collegiate transgender athlete ban
Men's college hockey

Boston College names Greg Brown men’s hockey coach, succeeding Jerry York

Business

COVID shots made Moderna biotech’s biggest star, but what now?

Flush with billions in cash, Moderna is poised to make headway in mRNA vaccines and therapies for a range of diseases from the flu to HIV to cancer. But scientific and economic hurdles make the success of those programs far from guaranteed.

Here’s the story behind that eye-catching ‘Pencil Truck’ in Somerville

The unmistakable truck, with its nearly nine-foot pencil, was customized and created by Adam Zapotok, a digital fabrication teacher who makes and sells minimalistic illustrations and detailed 3D works known as “miniatures.”

Worker injured in 30-foot fall at South End construction site Thursday, latest in spate of accidents at job sites

Harvard startup contest draws Biden’s attention
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Environment

A solar battle in sleepy Wareham is pitting environmentalists against each other
pop culture

Why it seems like everyone you know is buying vinyl and record players
PERSPECTIVE

The rush to ‘back to normal’ at college and work is ignoring disabled people
CONNECTIONS

What living with a monkey taught me about motherhood

metro

Search on for Maine poacher who killed bear, dumped it off bridge

‘The patriarchy has a long history of calling women hysterical’: Former Senator Gayle Goldin on protecting reproductive rights in R.I.

‘We don’t want to restrict life’: How to navigate COVID risk at an uncertain time

sports

The Celtics started to figure out the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 2. But can they continue that pressure in Game 3?

In 2019, UFC thought Bridgewater’s Joe Lauzon would retire. Instead, he’s opening the main card of UFC 274.

E.J. Perry, star quarterback for Andover and Brown, signs as free agent with Jaguars

business

Airbnb looks to crack down on Memorial Day weekend parties

April employment report: The job market remains tight, too tight

SpaceX brings 4 astronauts home, then launches 53 satellites

politics

Nancy Pelosi among 9 receiving honorary degrees from Brown University

Senator Susan Collins says she is opposed to Democrats’ bill aimed at protecting abortion rights

As White House scrambles for ways to protect abortion, Senate to vote on codifying rights

Nation

California prepares for energy shortfalls in hot, dry summer

Challenge over Marjorie Taylor Greene’s eligibility fails

3,836 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

World

Official: US gave intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship

50 more civilians rescued from besieged Mariupol steel plant

Powerful blast at Havana hotel kills 8 people, injures 40

opinion

Vast central office structure is core of BPS problems

Eyes turn to the political battleground over abortion rights

No excuse for failure to protect more children from harm

lifestyle

Seaport Sweat returns for its seventh season

Should I stick a fork in this relationship?

These were the most popular baby names in the US in 2021

food & dining

Favorite restaurants (old and new) in Boston

Beat Brew Hall reopens in Harvard Square; R.F. O’Sullivan & Son returns to Somerville

9 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants around Boston

travel

Welcome back to Boston

An independent bookstore tour through Boston

A frugal guy spends a day on the cheap in Boston

Arts

‘Rights Along the Shore’ probes painful history of segregation and swimming

Boston Children’s Museum celebrates trans children’s dreams in new exhibit

Are we ready to look at ‘Philip Guston Now’?

Books

‘Young Rich Widows’: This Providence-based thriller has a twist of its own

Stealing back what’s been stolen in ‘Portrait of a Thief’

Seeing where the wild things are in ‘The Lioness’

Movies

Can I learn to love Doctor Strange?

Building a house and ‘Building a Bridge’

Zendaya debuts new look in Boston on the set of ‘Challengers’

Television

Return of ‘Justified’ will be limited — for now

After three-year respite, ‘Gentleman Jack’ remains a force

Zendaya debuts new look in Boston on the set of ‘Challengers’

music

Why it seems like everyone you know is buying vinyl and record players

After many rainy days in Rockport, singer-songwriter Sofia Mills made an album

Breakout reggae star Koffee has something special brewing

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet surveys dance’s ‘MINDscape’

A Shakespeare comedy aimed at today’s teens reaches back into the ancient history of the 1980s and ‘60s

Comedian Orlando Baxter goes back to school — the one that turned his life around

globe local

How everyone can become the Belle of the ball

Should homework be largely eliminated in the Massachusetts public schools?

Decades later, a camp reunion of a different kind endures in Dedham

Obituaries

Erich Barnes, star defensive back for the 1960s Giants, dies at 86

Neal Adams, who gave Batman a darker look, dies at 80

Stanislav Shushkevich, first leader of post-Soviet Belarus, dies at 87