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Flouting public opinion by overturning Roe, the Supreme Court could be risking its legitimacy
A new conservative majority of justices have illustrated their willingness to shake the public with decisions overturning long-established precedent.

Manchin says he won’t support new climate spending or tax hikes on wealthy

Senator Joe Manchin told Democratic leaders on Thursday he would not support an economic package that contains new spending on climate change or includes new tax increases targeting wealthy Americans or corporations.

Indiana attorney general says he will investigate doctor who treated girl who traveled for an abortion

The lawyer for an Indiana doctor who has found herself at the center of a political firestorm after revealing the story of a 10-year-old girl who traveled from Ohio for an abortion said Thursday that her client provided proper treatment and did not violate any patient privacy laws in discussing the case.

Story of 10-year-old girl who had to travel out of state for abortion underscores bans’ impact

RAYS 5, RED SOX 4

One half-inning undoes Red Sox, and Rays complete four-game sweep at the Trop

Leading, 3-0, going into the bottom of the seventh, the Red Sox couldn't stop a Tampa onslaught that sent nine to the plate, scored five, and was just enough to withstand a Boston rally in the ninth.

Ivana Trump, first wife of former president, dies at 73

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

Milton schools superintendent placed on paid administrative leave

A seal pops its head out of the water off Monomoy Island on Cape Cod.

DEVRA FIRST & CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Mixing and mingling with the upper class of the Lower Cape

Welcome to week three of our Cape Cod adventure, in which we eat, bowl, shop, snack, seal watch, do some sandbar hopping, and repeatedly get mistaken for an old married couple.

Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ are out for 2022, and there’s a lot to celebrate in New England

40 tiny, perfect things about summer in New England

A Massachusetts cafe was named one of the world’s best restaurants by Conde Nast Traveler

ADRIAN WALKER

Michael Cox returns to write a new story
The new police commissioner said he spent years trying to make sense of the police attack on him in 1995, and what lessons it carried for how to make policing better.

Center plans to give W.E.B. Du Bois and other Black Berkshirites the credit they’re due
While honoring the late activist's impact, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy will also amplify the rich Black history within Berkshire County.

Popular housing markets like Seattle and Denver are cooling off. Boston may be next.

Boom times are over for US housing market. But don’t expect Boston to bust.

The Boston-area housing market has held up well under the weight of rising mortgage rates and some of the most unaffordable prices in the country. That may be about to change.

The northeast portion of Massachusetts has been experiencing severe drought conditions, according to the US Drought Monitor.

90 percent of Massachusetts is experiencing drought conditions

The lack of rainfall over the past four months is being felt across Massachusetts, as 90 percent of the state is now experiencing drought conditions, officials said.

These four charts show just how dry Mass. is this summer - so far What you need to know about the Mass. drought

Tourists went by the Massachusetts State House this week, where lawmakers passed a massive bill that included a billion-dollar package of tax breaks and rebates.

Mass. House approves wide-ranging economic development bill that offers tax relief, health care investments, earmarks

One mega-amendment the House passed late Thursday night with no debate was a $250 million package that included $50 million for MBTA improvements in Norfolk County, $10 million to renovate the Huntington Theatre in Boston, and $10 million for low-income communities to build broadband networks.

Opinion

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

We’re all tired of COVID. But it’s not done with us.

Omicron subvariants are surging, yet the masks are largely off and public officials are unwilling to reimpose restrictions. We’re on our own.

IDEAS | RUSTY CHADWICK

Elegy for a field

Shan Soe-Lin and Robert Hecht

As monkeypox cases rise, US health officials are failing again

If there’s a will, there’s a way to stop more shootings

Peter de Menocal

Turning the tide against climate change

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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150 years of The Boston Globe

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‘This is out of control.’ Husband of pizza shop owner struck in the head near Mass. and Cass

The husband of the owner of a popular pizza shop near the Mass. and Cass area of Boston was attacked outside the business Wednesday afternoon, suffering head injuries that weren’t life threatening, and a second man was stabbed in the altercation, according to police and the owner.

Bicyclist dies after collision with dump truck near Symphony Hall
A man was fatally injured in a collision with a dump truck near the intersection of Huntington and Massachusetts avenues.

Man accused in Philadelphia murder may be in the Boston area, police say
Wagner Ernesto Pena Tejeda, 24, is accused of shooting and killing a random victim on June 21 in Philadelphia, police said.

Performer who says he was assaulted by white supremacists performs in Copley Square

The local performer who said he was assaulted by white supremacists was back in Copley Square on Thursday evening as part of a performance group dedicated to advancing social justice.

T says it’s making progress on safety, fixing failures found by feds
The MBTA said the agency has so far met deadlines put in place by the Federal Transit Administration as it continues to work toward complying with immediate safety changes ordered by the FTA.

The man convicted of trying to kill the first female Boston police officer shot in the line of duty is denied a new trial, despite his lawyer’s racist Facebook rants

The judge agreed: Whatever abhorrent personal views the lawyer held, he provided a professional, vigorous defense.

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In a kayak, ecological engineer Louiza Wise (left) and Tyler McCormack (right), a PhD student, work to tie down a floating swampland prototype being deployed in East Boston.

INNOVATION BEAT

Can a floating ‘tutu’ protect Boston’s shoreline from rising seas?

The “Emerald Tutu” is a proposed system of floating vegetation mats — created by researchers at Northeastern University — that, when interconnected, could protect Boston’s shoreline from rising sea levels and coastal flooding.

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Mayor Wu and Boston Teachers Union announce new contract agreement
The agreement ends months of negotiations as the local teachers union had been without a contract since last summer.

Aliases, a plastic surgery receipt, and six weeks on the run: How suspect in Vt. cyclist slaying got caught in Costa Rica
Kaitlin Armstrong fled Austin, Texas, in the wake of the May 11 murder of well-known off-road cyclist, Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson, only to be arrested on June 29 in a laid-back coastal town.

When the Oath Keepers came to Lexington: a look at the extremist militia’s ties to Massachusetts
The far-right paramilitary group the Oath Keepers claims to have thousands of members across the country. But they chose Massachusetts as the site for the group's formal launch in 2009.

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Culture & Lifestyle

PlantPub's cheeseburger.

PlantPub opens in the Fenway; Boston gets a pickleball-themed restaurant

Donald Glover in a scene from "Atlanta."

Donald Glover spotted on Nantucket, poses for photos with fans

The cliffs at the lookout point at Aquinnah.

Planning a trip to Martha’s Vineyard? Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s happening this summer.

Will Swenson stars as Neil Diamond in "A Beautiful Noise."

In ‘A Beautiful Noise,’ Will Swenson is a sparkling Diamond

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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

The Adoption of the US Constitution in Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1787, painted by John H. Froehlich in 1935.

IDEAS | TOM CHAFFIN

We should stop giving the Founding Fathers capital-letter reverence

Stephen Ayres, who pleaded guilty in June 2022 to disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, shakes hands with Washington Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges as the hearing with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol in Washington on Tuesday.

Jan. 6 panel highlights an unhinged Trump White House

Joe Biden cannot put out a wildfire with a teaspoon of water. Nor can he energize his base without using the full weight of his powers to push against the terrifying decline and direction of this nation.

Joe Biden is not the man for this moment

Might a penchant for palindromes be in our DNA?

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Two challenges, one column!

A mother walks her young son through the courtyard of United South End Settlements in Boston. The state tax relief bill would increase the child care and dependent care deduction from $180 to $310 per dependent and eliminate the two-dependent cap.

TOPIC: 11LEUNG

Renters, seniors, and the working poor: Beacon Hill doles out the tax breaks

IDEAS | Sheldon Himelfarb and Phil Howard

Global information wars are a threat to the planet. This is how we could broker peace.

Metro

Man accused in Philadelphia murder may be in the Boston area, police say

Wagner Ernesto Pena Tejeda, 24, is accused of shooting and killing a random victim on June 21 in Philadelphia, police said.

Mass. House approves wide-ranging economic development bill that offers tax relief, health care investments, earmarks

One mega-amendment the House passed late Thursday night with no debate was a $250 million package that included $50 million for MBTA improvements in Norfolk County, $10 million to renovate the Huntington Theatre in Boston, and $10 million for low-income communities to build broadband networks.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Mayor Wu and Boston Teachers Union announce new contract agreement

The agreement ends months of negotiations as the local teachers union had been without a contract since last summer.

More than 300 new citizens welcomed in Faneuil Hall ceremony

Massachusetts is home to 334 new citizens from more than 70 countries following a naturalization ceremony held in Faneuil Hall Thursday.

Sports

Josh Lowe slid home with one of Tampa's five runs in seventh inning Thursday, enough to complete just the second sweep of the Red Sox this season.

RAYS 5, RED SOX 4

One half-inning undoes Red Sox, and Rays complete four-game sweep at the Trop

Leading, 3-0, going into the bottom of the seventh, the Red Sox couldn't stop a Tampa onslaught that sent nine to the plate, scored five, and was just enough to withstand a Boston rally in the ninth.

It appears Phoenix does not want to let go of Deandre Ayton.

Phoenix Suns match Pacers’ offer sheet for Deandre Ayton

The move means the Suns — at least for now — keep their nucleus of Ayton and the All-Star backcourt of Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

Left wing Ondrej Palat had 49 points in 77 games for the Lighting last season.

After missing out on Johnny Gaudreau, Devils add two-time Cup champ Ondrej Palat

The Devils signed Palat to a $30 million, five-year contract.

JD Davison shows off his offensive power in Celtics’ 108-91 win against Grizzlies in Las Vegas Summer League

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox pitching staff getting right just in time for Bronx

On Sunday, his father passed unexpectedly. On Friday, Conner Willett is playing for the Mass Amateur crown.

Business

China’s economy shrinks 2.6% during virus shutdowns

Anti-virus controls shut down Shanghai, site of the world's busiest port, and other manufacturing centers starting in late March, fueling concerns global trade and manufacturing might be disrupted.

Chase profits down nearly 30 percent in second quarter

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Russian missiles kill at least 23 in Ukraine, wound over 100

US weekly jobless claims at highest point in nearly 8 months

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40 tiny, perfect things about summer in New England

My wife wants to move closer to my stepsons. I won’t go.

Libraries can save the summer. And maybe democracy, too.

Grilled Broccoli With Pistachio and Citrus Vinaigrette

Recipes: Charring broccoli, corn, and other vegetables on the grill

metro

In choosing Optum (the provider arm of UnitedHealth Group that also owns national insurer United HealthCare) to acquire it, Atrius Health said in a letter to employees that it would have access to more resources, including innovative technology and a broader range of healthcare expertise, services, and programs.

In acquisition, Atrius rejected the biggest names in Massachusetts health care. Here’s what it all means.

Michael Cox returns to write a new story

Best things to do in R.I. this week: July 15-22

sports

Ryan O'Hearn (right), Damon Hollins (center) and Nate Eaton (left) of the Kansas City Royals celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.

Depleted Royals overcome absence of 10 unvaccinated players to defeat Blue Jays

Tiger Woods struggles to a 78 in British Open grind

Lobsters — and maybe upsets — on the menu for Ambetter 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

business

The US Chamber of Commerce is alleging that the Federal Trade Commission refused to turn over public records about its antitrust proceedings, creating a “black-box environment” of uncertainty for business.

US Chamber of Commerce sues FTC, escalates fight over Biden antitrust threat

Amazon moves to end a long-running antitrust case in Europe

SEC broadens its inquiry into Musk’s disclosures about Twitter

politics

John Fetterman.

Fetterman absence raises stakes for Democrats in key Senate race

Biden heads to West Bank, with little to offer Palestinians

Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages

Nation

A Cobb County School bus moves on street, March 13, 2020, in Kennesaw, Ga.

Georgia school system to let some non-officers carry guns

Manchin says he won’t support new climate spending or tax hikes on wealthy

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

World

A worker operates a machine for knitting socks in a factory in Funan county in central China's Anhui province, on March 1.

China’s economy shrinks 2.6% during virus shutdowns

Speaking together, Biden and Lapid reveal their dividing line on Iran

Sri Lanka’s president resigns after months of protest

opinion

Mass General Brigham is planning a massive expansion of its hospital-at-home program.

Social workers would be a boost to at-home hospital effort

For Nantucket residents, island paradise is morphing into a mirage

The blind courage of the book signing

lifestyle

His exes are in the way

Donald Glover spotted on Nantucket, poses for photos with fans

Planning a trip to Martha’s Vineyard? Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s happening this summer.

food & dining

Parla XXI on Somerville’s Assembly Row.

At Parla, swanky drinks where you least expect them

PlantPub opens in the Fenway; Boston gets a pickleball-themed restaurant

The Kennebunkport Resort Collection’s Kristie Sibley on how to score a vacation table and the best type of lobster roll

travel

The Pickering House Inn in Wolfeboro, N.H.

Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ are out for 2022, and there’s a lot to celebrate in New England

Try a city triathlon in Boston, just for fun

Actress Elizabeth A. Davis on her favorite vacation destination

Arts

Maurice Sendak's design for battle scene, act 1 ("Nutcracker"), 1982-83

At the Gardner, Maurice Sendak’s journey from page to stage

Artists take ‘The Long View’ at Bromfield Gallery

New murals keep Providence Jewelry District’s past present

Books

The view from above in ‘Imagine a City’

Jamil Jan Kochai likes to binge different authors

A very bad trip

Movies

Two taxi cabs being used for filming the upcoming Sony-Marvel movie "Madame Web," which is currently filming in the Boston area through September.

‘Madame Web’ movie filming transforms Boston into retro NYC

Review: ‘Both Sides of the Blade,’ three sides of a triangle

Review: A ‘Paws’ that refreshes

Television

Jeremy Allen White stars in "The Bear."

Order is up for second season of ‘The Bear’

Still smarting from Britt Lower’s snubbing

‘Loot’ has sparkle and is worth a watch

music

A couple dances at Festival Betances, which is returning to the South End this year after a two-year absence due to COVID.

Festival Betances returns to the South End to celebrate a panorama of Puerto Rican music and culture

NKOTB’s Mixtape shows have Donnie Wahlberg feeling like a kid again

Ultimate tribute: the cover artist Elton John hired to portray him as part of farewell tour

Theater/Dance

Tia James (left) as Benedick and Rachael Warren as Beatrice rehearse a scene from "Much Ado About Nothing," this year's Free Shakespeare on the Common production by Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

On Boston Common, there’ll be ‘Much Ado’ about something

At Jacob’s Pillow, Kyle Abraham’s sensual, joyful love letter to the songs of D’Angelo and The Vanguard

In ‘A Beautiful Noise,’ Will Swenson is a sparkling Diamond

globe local

Is the state’s multi-family zoning requirement in MBTA communities good policy?

Make way for the feisty northern water snake

Legendary rock star visits local police station

Obituaries

Mr. Tovey, conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 2014.

Award-winning conductor, composer Bramwell Tovey dies

Ann Shulgin, pioneer of psychedelics in therapy, dies at 91

Monty Norman, who gave 007 his theme music, dies at 94