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MBTA puts operator of train that dragged passenger to death in April on unpaid leave

On Monday, the MBTA switched the status of the employee who was driving at the time from paid leave to unpaid leave, “pending final disciplinary action,” agency spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said via e-mail.

Man struck and killed by commuter rail train in Natick

Vandalism delayed Orange Line trains

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse.

1,529 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Who will the Boston School Committee name tonight as the next district leader?
Both finalists have deep ties to the district, a quality many students, families, and education advocates called for in the next leader.

Next BPS leader already faces uphill battle

Effort to undo undocumented driver’s license law gains steam, as wealthy GOP donor said to back it
If activists gather enough signatures, voters will decide whether to keep or nix the law, which goes into effect next year.

Liz Ridge holds a sign during a pro-choice demonstration at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, MA on June 25, 2021, when hundreds gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case.

The end of Roe could be a boon for the Mass. economy. Here’s why.

More companies and employees could view Massachusetts, where abortion rights are protected, as a bastion of progressivism — a good place to settle and grow.

Tell us: How have you changed your approach to birth control after the reversal of Roe?

Senator Elizabeth Warren hosted a town hall at the Winchester Public Library in response to Roe v. Wade being struck down.

Elizabeth Warren calls for action against ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ in wake of Supreme Court overturning Roe

Senator Elizabeth Warren praised the Biden administration's statements on the overturn of Roe v. Wade and encouraged voters to look to the November elections as Democrats' best hope of making Roe the law of the land.

Violent arrest in Newport, R.I., where police also shoved and punched bystanders, is under review
The Newport police department confirmed the incident, which was captured on video, but refused to immediately release the arrest report or the names of the arresting officers

Legal experts say Cassidy Hutchinson revelations could move Trump closer to criminal charges
The bombshell testimony Tuesday from former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson could be key to bringing a possible criminal case against former president Donald Trump, legal experts said.

Cassidy Hutchinson steps into the spotlight with Jan. 6 testimony

YVONNE ABRAHAM

A season of shocking turns
June has been an absolute horror. How do we even process this much bad news?

ANALYSIS | JAMES PINDELL

During one of the most intense congressional testimonies in history, a new image emerged that will define the Trump presidency

American presidents, if they are remembered at all, are remembered for an iconic image or a quick fact that defines them for history. On Tuesday, Trump solidified his moment.

This shark was spotted off of Sandy Neck Beach in Barnstable in July 2020.

Watch out for white sharks: here’s where (and when) you’re most likely to encounter them

Along the coast of Cape Cod, white sharks spend almost half of their time at depths of less than 15 feet.

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

Steven Tyler tours Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, takes photos with fans

The Aerosmith frontman hung out at the farm for about two hours and enjoyed caviar and oysters, said an employee who asked not to be identified. Ever the rockstar, Tyler sported shades, groovy pants, and an Island Creek T-shirt.

Caitlin O'Donnell checked on e-mails from work and T alerts while she commuted on the Orange line.

Another summer of discontent for MBTA riders casts a long shadow on downtown Boston’s rebound

Massachusetts is emerging out of COVID-19, and our recovery depends on the T. Anyone who has spent time in the city lately knows trains have been fuller, tourists have arrived, and major employers have started to bring workers back into the office.

Opinion

Could Trump splatter the wall with ketchup and not lose a vote?

After explosive testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson about an unhinged president clinging to power while flinging his lunch, there’s some hope the Trump voter base will eventually erode. But that has yet to happen, even with those who testified against him.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Democrats are almost out of time to protect democracy and the rights of Americans

Police can seize your property too easily in Massachusetts

A heroic young woman puts real American patriotism over allegiance to MAGA

Overturning Roe does not make the Supreme Court ‘illegitimate’

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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FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans

The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades.

A new Mayflower that uses artificial intelligence has crossed the Atlantic and is set to dock in Plymouth
The ship, which navigated the choppy seas on its own by relying on complex onboard computer systems and artificial intelligence, was designed and built through a partnership between IBM and Promare, a marine research nonprofit.

Four teens facing assault charges following attack outside South Station

Four boys, ages 15 and 16, will be summonsed to juvenile court to face charges in a vicious attack on a 20-year-old drummer in a rockband, Boston police said Tuesday.

Mother charged with manslaughter in house fire that killed both her daughters in 2020

Ingrid Sandoval has been arraigned on two counts of manslaughter and ordered held without bail.

Boston man granted new trial in 1974 murder because judge misused the word ‘malice’ 47 years ago, appeals court rules
A Boston man was granted a new trial Wednesday in connection with a 1974 murder on a Roxbury street because the judge who oversaw his trial 47 years ago misused the word “malice” during jury instructions.

Two swans showing symptoms of bird flu on the Esplanade ‘humanely euthanized’
On Wednesday, animal control officers returned to the Esplanade and rescued five cygnets, which are being taken to the Cape Wildlife Center, a veterinary clinic in Barnstable, to be evaluated, officials said.

Hundreds of dead birds washing up on Martha’s Vineyard

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Braintree brought back their Fourth of July celebration in 2021 with fireworks after the previous year was cancelled due to Covid-19.

Ready for some fireworks? Here’s a list of displays across the state.

With displays throughout the holiday weekend, you can take your pick, according to a rundown of such events released by the Department of Fire Services.

As Democrats exit governor’s race, some point to barriers for outsider candidates
When state Senator Sonia Chang-Dίaz ended her campaign last week, she left just one Democrat, Attorney General Maura Healey, as the presumptive nominee and, most likely, the state’s next governor.

Supreme Court justices limit 2020 ruling on tribal lands in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Oklahoma can prosecute non-Native Americans for crimes committed on tribal land when the victim is Native American.

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Culture & Lifestyle

The exterior of Farthest Star Sake in Medfield on June 25.

At Farthest Star Sake, something new is brewing

The Huntington Entrance of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Unionized employees ratify first contract with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Nick DiGiovanni, Lynn "Lynja" Davis, and Guinness World Records Adjudicator Claire Stephens pose with the world's largest chicken nugget.

Once a ‘MasterChef’ contestant, now a world record holder for biggest chicken nugget

Billie Eilish performs on the Pyramid main stage at Glastonbury Festival, in Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, Friday, June 24, 2022.

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and other artists speak out against the overturning of Roe

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Welcome Back to Boston

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A Beautiful Resistance

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

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

One hopes that the more thoughtful Trump types can muster a fraction of the courage and honesty of 26-year-old Cassidy Hutchinson, who on Tuesday showed us what true American patriotism actually looks like.

A heroic young woman puts real American patriotism over allegiance to MAGA

Abortion rights demonstrators chant outside the US Supreme Court in Washington on June 25.

Overturning Roe does not make the Supreme Court ‘illegitimate’

Some $230,000 seized by Boston Police during a 2021 drug raid in Hyde Park and Roxbury could end up in a special forfeiture fund with few strings attached on how it can be used. That needs to change.

Police can seize your property too easily in Massachusetts

When US Representative Mary Miller thanked Donald Trump for "the historic victory for white life in the Supreme Court," the overwhelmingly white audience didn't gasp. They cheered.

The end of Roe v. Wade and ‘victory for white life’

Eight-year-old Dylan Raudales Gomez was born without eyes, is partially deaf, and has serious developmental disabilities. Lacking legal status, he has limited health care coverage under MassHealth.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Why thousands of undocumented children deserve comprehensive MassHealth coverage

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Boston was once a wildly ambitious city. It’s time to go big again.

Metro

Nominations at R.I. Democratic convention

At their convention Sunday, Rhode Island Democrats consider nominations for the party's endorsement

Mother charged with manslaughter in house fire that killed both her daughters in 2020

Ingrid Sandoval has been arraigned on two counts of manslaughter and ordered held without bail.

A season of shocking turns

June has been an absolute horror. How do we even process this much bad news?

Tell us: How have you changed your approach to birth control after the reversal of Roe?

Some have started to “stockpile” Plan B. Others have considered a change from prescription pills to long-lasting forms of contraception like IUDs, and implants. A few have contemplated celibacy. Share how you are responding to the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

Sports

James Harden has allowed the 76ers a financial pathway to improve its roster.

James Harden declines $47 million option to allow 76ers flexibility to sign other players

Philadelphia is among the teams expected to target Miami forward P.J. Tucker, among others, in free agency.

Jalen Brunson is expected to leave Dallas and become the new point guard for the Knicks.

NBA free agency opens Thursday, so let the deal-making begin

Teams are able to begin negotiating at 6 p.m. with players who are not under contract.

The Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of Wednesday's win over Oakland.

Baseball Notebook

Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton homer as Yankees top Athletics in 24th comeback win of season

New York improved to 56-20, matching the 2001 Mariners and 1998 Yankees for baseball’s best 76-game start since 1930.

Local favorite Andy Murray loses to American John Isner at Wimbledon

Red Sox at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. (NESN)

Game 76: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Here are some free agents and potential trade targets the Celtics could pursue

Business

Over 360 newspapers have closed since just before the start of the pandemic

The closures have perpetuated the problem of so-called news deserts — places with limited access to local news, the report said.

Powell says Fed will find price stability in a new economy

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it was unclear whether the global pressures that kept price increases slow and steady for years before the pandemic would ever return.

Stratus Technologies bought for $225 million

Brown University is planning a new life sciences building in Providence’s Jewelry District

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Paul Damon harvests clams in Ipswich.

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam

He has a sexual function problem. Could this scare potential partners away?

Turkish Chickpea Salad

Recipes: Bean salads perfect for your next cookout

Cambridge Crossing will host an evening of family-friendly movies on June 30.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, June 27-July 10

metro

Bernard Joseph Sirr, 47, of North Kingstown, was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of civil disorder and misdemeanor charges for disrupting the joint session of the US Congress. He's seen here, circled in yellow, in this screengrab from footage taken at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Employee at R.I. Nuclear Science Center indicted in Jan. 6 insurrection

Lancia ends congressional campaign, clearing path for Fung to be GOP nominee in R.I.’s 2nd District

Effort to undo undocumented driver’s license law gains steam, as wealthy GOP donor said to back it

sports

Mike Vellucci is an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Two new names emerge in Bruins’ search for a head coach

For Celtics fan Michael Chiklis, it was a case of close but no cigar, and other thoughts

The bullpen couldn’t finish off a comeback, and the Red Sox ended up with a gut-wrenching loss instead

business

Liz Ridge holds a sign during a pro-choice demonstration at the Massachusetts State House in Boston, MA on June 25, 2021, when hundreds gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case.

The end of Roe could be a boon for the Mass. economy. Here’s why.

Fuel costs are hammering commuters. One Woburn-based company is trying to help.

For thrift stores, hard times can be busy times

politics

Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Thomas’s lawyer says there is no reason for her to talk to Jan. 6 panel

Employee at R.I. Nuclear Science Center indicted in Jan. 6 insurrection

WHO says Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe bucks 40-year global trend

Nation

Representative Mary Miller, Republican of Illinois, left, was joined by Representative Lauren Boebert, Republican of Colorado, on stage at a Saturday rally. They both won Republican nominations on Tuesday.

Hard-line conservative Reps. Boebert, Miller win primaries

1,529 confirmed cases and 17 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers

World

Security patrol outside the Palais de Justice during the trial of 20 defendants on a variety of charges related to the November 2015 coordinated spree of terror attacks that killed 130 people and injured more than 500, in Paris, June 22, 2022. All 20 were convicted on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, and the only surviving member of the team of Islamic State Group extremists who carried out the attacks was sentenced to life in prison.

20 men convicted in November 2015 Paris terrorist attack

French court convicts 20 men in deadly 2015 Paris terrorist attacks

NATO allies formally back bids by Sweden, Finland to join alliance

opinion

One hopes that the more thoughtful Trump types can muster a fraction of the courage and honesty of 26-year-old Cassidy Hutchinson, who on Tuesday showed us what true American patriotism actually looks like.

A heroic young woman puts real American patriotism over allegiance to MAGA

Overturning Roe does not make the Supreme Court ‘illegitimate’

Lighting a fire under immigrant youth

lifestyle

Ashley Kirsner, founder of Skip the Small Talk, leads one of the socializing events at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Kirsner, who has studied social psychology, says many believe they need to polish their conversational skills after two years disrupted by pandemic isolation.

Feeling weird about socializing? Skip the Small Talk wants to help

Watch: Disney releases ‘Hocus Pocus 2′ trailer

In New Bedford, DATMA presents ‘programming without walls’

food & dining

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.

Steven Tyler tours Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, takes photos with fans

At Farthest Star Sake, something new is brewing

We have the code to get into a secret bar in Providence

travel

The band ABBA at the 1974 Eurovision song contest and those same outfits on display at ABBA: The Museum in Stockholm.

An ABBA-obsessed guide to Stockholm

A guide to some of the best beaches on Cape Cod

A guide to some of the best beaches in Rhode Island

Arts

Emily Lombardo, "And Her Mother Before Her," 2022, drypoint, in "Emily Lombardo: Soft Butch Blues" at Childs Gallery.

At Childs Gallery, the privacy of parenthood and the constancy of change

Germany returns artifacts taken from 3 African nations

At the Met, ‘Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents’ offers a completist’s view

Books

In short pieces, Hilary Mantel recalls her difficult past

Building a library for a better life

Twilight of the white guys

Movies

Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, in "Minions: The Rise of Gru."

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ tells the story of Gru, and how he, you know, grew

Natalie Portman becomes (a) Thor in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’: If you wanna be his lover, you gotta get with his highly specific criteria

Television

Each of the four episodes of "My Life as a Rolling Stone" will focus on a member of the band (from left): Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Charlie Watts (pictured in 2016).

Epix to carry series marking the Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary

With a new season of ‘Pause,’ Sam Jay keeps the conversation going

Watch: Disney releases ‘Hocus Pocus 2′ trailer

music

Canadian singer k.d. lang shown performing in Sydney in 2020.

10 singers and bands on this Canadian’s ‘Eh’ list

Steven Tyler tours Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, takes photos with fans

Ludacris’ manager and 2 others shot, 1 fatally, in Georgia

Theater/Dance

Rachel Bertone at a rehearsal for "West Side Story," her first production as Reagle Music Theatre's artistic director. She is also directing and choreographing the show, which runs July 8-16 at Waltham High School.

Rachel Bertone has been preparing for her leading role at Reagle Music Theatre

Troupe brings a bilingual Taiwanese ghost story to the Greenway

Massachusetts native James Jackson Jr.’s head-spinning journey into ‘A Strange Loop’

globe local

Yurika Tarui and Aiden Wright, the two recipients of the Meserve Award. Photos by Ryan Davis and Seamus Webster

Two ‘true leaders’ at Newton North High School receive prestigious award

All aflutter in Newton: Public art project brings awareness of butterflies

As child care centers struggle to hire staff, some Newton parents face long waitlists

Obituaries

Mr. Williams, at his home in Ona, W. Va., in 2020.

Hershel Williams, last Medal of Honor recipient from WWII, dies at 98

Margaret Keane, painter of sad-eyed waifs and subject to a pop culture fraud, dies at 94

US Senate sergeant-at-arms during Capitol riot dies at 71