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Boston business leader says T is ‘failing,’ Baker too focused on inputs, not results

Jim Rooney, the president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said findings from federal transit officials released Wednesday are “discouraging.”

1,662 confirmed cases and 7 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.
Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts Mass. reports 3,062 new coronavirus cases among public school students

Malden superintendent’s education credentials called into question

Ligia Noriega-Murphy didn’t include a doctorate degree on her resume, so the executive search firm hired to vet the city’s superintendent candidates never validated it.

Live updates: The action is heating up with Phil Mickelson taking on The Country Club in Round 1. Follow along.
We'll have live scores, updates, and analysis from the 122nd US Open.

How to play The Country Club in Brookline

Former Salem gym teacher, 36, charged with sexually assaulting 10 female students

A former gym teacher at the K-8 Saltonstall School in Salem was arrested Wednesday on charges alleging he sexually assaulted 10 female students enrolled there between 2015 and 2018, authorities said Thursday.
A's 4, red sox 3

Red Sox can’t come through in the clutch as they lose to the lowly A’s

The Red Sox left 13 men on base and suffered their first loss in six games against Oakland
KEVIN CULLEN

Gun violence visits a small, idyllic Vermont town

Woodstock is one of the last places in Vermont — in America, even — you’d expect to hear gunfire.
Larry Edelman

Stocks resume selloff as recessions fears mount

A day after the Federal Reserve boosted interests, investors came to grips with the growing possibility that the central bank’s anti-inflation campaign could tip the economy into a recession.

Grab that towel: These sandy strands have been named the best beaches in Massachusetts

Our beaches crop up on “best beach” lists all the time. Here's a look at some of the highest-rated ones around, plus parking details and other intel that will make enjoying them easier.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

A former judge’s devastating verdict on Donald Trump’s scheming against American democracy

Once again, the Jan. 6 committee’s hearings are a must-see for democracy.
IDEAS | Michael Schutz

Medical devices that are music to our ears could save lives
Renée Loth

Greetings from Allston! Wish you were (still) here.
EDITORIAL

The train kept a-rollin’. Too bad it wasn’t supposed to.
Katherine S. Newman

What we know about rampage school shooters
Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
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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
Globe Magazine | Your Home: Summer Living

Up to 22 relatives stay at these Maine cabins, a treasured family heirloom

“This was about family, not luxury,” the architect says of the project. They wanted to stay true to camp life and eschewed adding AC or a washer and dryer.

With their kids grown, a couple makes big changes to an old Nantucket cottage

They had the house redesigned for their empty-nest lifestyle. “We updated this historic house so it can last another 100-plus years,” their architect says.

West meets east: This Rhode Island home looks plucked off the California coast

The design was informed by the couple’s desire for an open floor plan and their taste for blending New England coastal with contemporary California architecture.

150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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Fifty years later, the Vendome fire still casts a tragic shadow
The nine firefighters who died at the Hotel Vendome a half-century ago Friday remain the largest loss of life in the history of the Boston Fire Department. For the families of the deceased, for former firefighters who knew the fallen, and for new recruits who are shown the site, their sacrifice endures.

Photos: The Hotel Vendome fire was Boston Fire Department’s deadliest call

7th case of monkeypox virus confirmed in Mass., state health officials say

The agency said current CDC data shows there have been 84 monkeypox cases in the US, including “the first identified case in Massachusetts which was confirmed on May 18.”

Her dog died. Then, Chewy sent her flowers.
In a viral tweet, a pet lover praised the online pet supplies company for supporting her while she grieves. Hundreds said Chewy did the same for them.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Nativity School of Worcester now prohibited from calling itself a Catholic school

Citing the school’s refusal to take down Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, Bishop Robert J. McManus brought the hammer down this week.

R.I. teen receiving national attention for apparel designed for people with autism
Inspired by his brother, Jose Rodriguez Jr., 18, has been featured in People magazine and on “Inside Edition” for his T-shirts with fidget toys attached.

MATTHEW GILBERT
‘Downton Abbey’: A franchise for the rest of us
When I think of most franchises, like “Star Wars” and “The Avengers,” I think of special effects, product marketing, and the race for billions. When I think of “Downton,” I think of a sassy old lady, a leaky estate, and fancy words.

‘Abbott Elementary’ tops Television Critics Association nominations

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ON THE STREET

In a work-from-anywhere world, how will Kendall Square adapt for the future?

Many of the 66,000 people who went to work there every day prepandemic still operate mostly from home. But the things that once brought people to the neighborhood are alive and well.
A scene is born: Kendall Square evolves into a dining destination Now, a push to bring more culture — and connection — to Kendall Square More from our On the Street series

Advocates and experts concerned about attacks directed at LGBTQ community after Idaho arrests
The arrests Saturday of 31 members of a white supremacist group who allegedly tried to start a riot at a Pride Month event in Idaho has advocates and experts worried about a rising tide of violence directed at the LGBTQ community.

RI FOOD & DINING
Owner of Providence’s Old Canteen restaurant looks back on a legendary, 66-year run
“These walls all have ears. They have all listened over the years. If only they could speak of the secrets they hold,” owner Sal Marzilli told the Globe.

‘They’re not doing anything’: Boston’s gang intervention program is in disarray, sources say
Five people familiar with SOAR’s internal workings describe an atmosphere of mismanagement, confused workers, low morale, and unanswered questions about the city’s current plans to mitigate a potential summertime spike in violence.

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Culture & Lifestyle

7 fun ideas to celebrate Father’s Day in Greater Boston

‘People think that a deaf household is quiet, but it’s not’: Foxborough native uses TikTok to share his experiences as a CODA

Baz Luhrmann on why his new movie ‘Elvis’ is a tragic tale for our time

Tell us: What’s your favorite spot to read a book around Boston?

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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

IDEAS | Michael Schutz

Medical devices that are music to our ears could save lives
EDITORIAL

The train kept a-rollin’. Too bad it wasn’t supposed to.
Katherine S. Newman

What we know about rampage school shooters
Eric and Wendy Schmidt

How to spur scientific breakthroughs
Joan Vennochi

Tapping into a mother’s heartbreak in an effort to overturn driver’s license law
IDEAS | WILL AUSTIN

Where have Boston’s children gone?

Metro

R.I. Senate passes bill to criminalize sexual contact between teens and authority figures

While the House passed a version of this legislation in 2019, the Senate had never taken any action, until now.

Photos: The Hotel Vendome fire was Boston Fire Department’s deadliest call

Nine firefighters lost their lives as a result of the four-alarm blaze on June 17, 1972. Fifty years later, here is a look back at the devastation.

Fifty years later, the Vendome fire still casts a tragic shadow

The nine firefighters who died at the Hotel Vendome a half-century ago Friday remain the largest loss of life in the history of the Boston Fire Department. For the families of the deceased, for former firefighters who knew the fallen, and for new recruits who are shown the site, their sacrifice endures.

Best things to do in RI this week: June 17-24

You’ll have the best times! This week: a music fest, wine garden, and more.

Sports

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Live updates: The action is heating up with Phil Mickelson taking on The Country Club in Round 1. Follow along.

We'll have live scores, updates, and analysis from the 122nd US Open.
US Open I Instant Analysis

Rory McIlroy shot 3-under 67 in the first round of the US Open yet still lost his cool, and other thoughts

McIlroy is one of the great stewards of golf, but he was a ball of fury on the second nine.
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Ex-Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy believes he has something to prove in Las Vegas

In his first press conference since being named Golden Knights coach, Cassidy said the new position is "a great fit for me."
2026 World Cup

Gillette Stadium will host games for the 2026 men’s World Cup
MLB notebook

Pinstripes in Paris? Yankees lobby to play MLB games in France in 2025
Red Sox notebook

Chris Sale shows encouraging signs in well-attended mound session

Business

Massport narrows list of developers for affordable housing

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Revlon, pioneering cosmetics brand, files for bankruptcy

Revlon built a cosmetics empire on red nail polish, with lipstick to match. But the pioneering brand filed for bankruptcy protection this week, its financial statements awash in red ink.
Larry Edelman

Stocks resume selloff as recessions fears mount
INNOVATION BEAT

Somerville startup brings the EV charger to you
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PERSPECTIVE

The bittersweet triumph of a Juneteenth national holiday
Cooking

Risotto can be easier than you think. These vegetarian recipes prove it.
Globe Magazine

Our daughter had a year left to live. We had to do something wonderful with the time she had left.
PERSPECTIVE

The surprising reasons we should cheer the return of great white sharks

metro

Live music is now on the menu around Greater Boston

R.I. unemployment rate falls below 3 percent for first time in 3 decades

Mass. reports 3,062 new coronavirus cases among public school students and 1,154 among staff

sports

Red Sox can’t come through in the clutch as they lose to the lowly A’s

WNBA star Sue Bird says 2022 will be her final season

Inside the Red Sox’ turnaround: From last place to playoff position in five weeks

business

Elon Musk aims to ease concerns in address to Twitter workers

Her dog died. Then, Chewy sent her flowers.

Average US mortgage rates jump by most in 35 years

politics

Pressure Trump put on Pence led directly to Capitol insurrection, panel says

Jan. 6 panel sends letter asking Ginni Thomas to testify

3 takeaways from Day 3 of the Jan. 6 committee public hearings

Nation

Senate OK’s plan to expand health benefits for veterans

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

1,662 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

World

Alleged Russian spy claimed links to Johns Hopkins, won ICC internship

Rich nations hit brakes on climate aid to poor at UN talks

In these new textbooks, Hong Kong was never a British colony

opinion

Fighting inflation starts with the actions of each of us

Tapping into a mother’s heartbreak in an effort to overturn driver’s license law

What we know about rampage school shooters

lifestyle

7 fun ideas to celebrate Father’s Day in Greater Boston

He doesn’t want to move closer to my family

‘People think that a deaf household is quiet, but it’s not’: Foxborough native uses TikTok to share his experiences as a CODA

food & dining

Pine Bar opens at Boston Public Market; Somerville gets a speakeasy

Thai marketplace and takeout shop Boon Noon Market is a boon to East Arlington at any hour

Owner of Providence’s Old Canteen restaurant looks back on a legendary, 66-year run

travel

8 must-attend food and wine festivals in Rhode Island this summer

Grab that towel: These sandy strands have been named the best beaches in Massachusetts

A sunflower maze, a new Lake Placid hotel, and thousands of books on the go

Arts

‘In the heart of their hug’: Hank Willis Thomas on his ‘Embrace’ tribute to the Kings

At PEM, Zachari Logan’s ‘Remembrance’ finds beauty in ambiguity

In ‘History Is No Mystery,’ artist Shea Justice draws parallels between American racism past and present

Books

Looking for home in ‘Hurricane Girl’

He listens to gardening books while he gardens

A new graphic novel from MIT Press, Eric Carle Museum celebrates 20 years, students write ‘Letters About Literature’

Movies

Nantucket Film Festival showcases colorful characters

Documentary highlights from this year’s Roxbury International Film Festival

In ‘The Phantom of the Open,’ Mark Rylance plays the worst golfer in the history of the British Open

Television

‘Abbott Elementary’ tops Television Critics Association nominations

‘Downton Abbey’: A franchise for the rest of us

It’s a thrill to watch Jeff Bridges act his age in ‘The Old Man’

music

A Ukrainian jazz pianist’s ode to Odesa

Lake Street Dive make themselves at home at Roadrunner

Julee Cruise, vocalist of ‘Twin Peaks’ fame, dies at 65

Theater/Dance

A musical that aims to tell Neil Diamond’s story, inside and out

From fringe companies, a timely drama, a screwball comedy, and a fairy tale

Chris Gethard is an all-of-the-above kind of comic

globe local

Live music is now on the menu around Greater Boston

Luna moths grace the landscape at Mount Auburn Cemetery

Drones disappear from store shelves

Obituaries

Shauneille Perry Ryder, pioneering theater director, dies at 92

Duncan Hannah, a scene-maker, as a club-hopper and an artist, dies at 69

A.B. Yehoshua, politically engaged Israeli writer, dies at 85