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Following Globe report, Suffolk DA Hayden announces grand jury investigation into Transit Police coverup

The announcement follows a Globe investigation that raised questions about whether Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden's office tried quash a case against transit police officers involved in a coverup.

Traffic spat turned police coverup leads to questions for DA Hayden

Legal experts react to acquittal of Mass. truck driver involved in crash that killed seven motorcylists

The judge who presided over the trial of Volodymyr Zhukovskyy followed the law in tossing evidence of the driver's drug use some 10½ hours before the deadly crash, legal experts say.

Search for evidence in Northfield, N.H. homicides of mother, two boys underway along I-93
Authorities will resume searching along Interstate 93 in Concord, Canterbury and Tilton, N.H. for evidence in the still unsolved triple homicide of a mother and her two young children, prosecutors said.

New study based on Mass. schools finds masks protected students, staff from COVID-19

A study comparing the experience of Massachusetts schools that maintained masking requirements early this year with those that dropped them has provided new evidence that masks are beneficial in protecting students and staff from COVID-19.

Here’s what you need to know about the next generation of COVID vaccines

Months after retiring, Baker’s public safety secretary returned as a $105,000-a-year adviser on policing law

Skipper gets four-year, $300,000-per-year contract as new Boston superintendent

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

The shelf cloud looming over North Truro on Tuesday

A dramatic and picture-worthy ‘shelf cloud’ rolled through Cape Cod like a wave

The striking images of the shelf cloud, which some people likened to an alien spacecraft, even impressed local weather experts.

Trump says he took the Fifth Amendment in New York civil investigation
Former president Donald Trump says he invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn’t answer questions under oath in the long-running New York civil investigation into his business dealings.

Donald Trump ‘took the Fifth.’ What does that actually mean? Mar-a-Lago search sparks questions about Trump’s potential legal peril

ben volin | on football

Tom Brady looks as great as ever — but is he truly committed to the Bucs?
We know now that he was talking with the Dolphins while playing for other teams, and he has already retired once this year.

Rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton, a second-round draft pick, has blazing speed and other tools to show off against the Giants.

What to watch for when the Patriots open exhibition play vs. the Giants on Thursday

The Patriots have a lot of interesting rookies who will get their first chance to show how they react in game situations.

The solution to Boston’s manhole explosions is an engineering ‘game changer’

Manhole explosions and the covers they occasionally launch skyward are a problem that has long bedeviled utilities.

According to a source, the Nets initially tried to pry both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown from Boston in exchange for Kevin Durant.

ADAM HIMMELSBACH | BEAT WRITER'S NOTEBOOK

The latest on Kevin Durant to the Celtics, more Bill Russell memories, and other thoughts

It’s no surprise that the Nets and Celtics have had some discussions; Durant is one of the best players of all-time. But the Nets' pitch was a step too far.

In this combination of photos by ESPN, pitcher Kaiden Shelton (29) hit Isaiah Jarvis with a pitch, but eventually was consoled by Jarvis on the mound.

In a dramatic scene of sportsmanship in Texas, beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher

As the pitcher stared at the ground in tears, the hit batsman walked to the mound and put his arm around the pitcher.

Opinion

It’s mutual exploitation: Hollywood gets production help and its films look authentic, the military gets free advertising via films that glorify it.

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ isn’t just a feel-good movie, it’s Pentagon propaganda

The military’s been involved with Hollywood since the 1920s, but “Top Gun” super-charged the relationship, triggering a 70 percent spike in requests for collaboration. But the Pentagon has its own agenda.

IDEAS | ELIOT PEPER

The beauty of playing the long game

What Deshaun Watson and Robert Kraft have in common

Repairs to Orange Line: the T better get it right

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

What happened at Mar-a-Lago is good for democracy

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

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

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Tell us: How is the drought in New England affecting you?

Are you a homeowner whose well is drying up? A gardener letting your yard turn brown? A farmer worried about your crops? Let us know in this survey.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

With first deadlines approaching Monday, Boston School Committee tonight will get progress update on state improvement plan

Acting Superintendent Drew Echelson will provide an update Wednesday night on the state improvement plan for Boston Public Schools, ahead of the first set of deadlines Monday.

Larry Edelman | The 2-minute drill

Inflation takes a July vacation

Consumers got a reprieve last month as price increases moderated. But the cost of living remains painfully high.

Wall Street hits 3-month high as inflation cools

Baker signs sports betting bill into law. But you can’t legally wager on the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, or Celtics yet.
Even with Baker’s signature, there is expected to a gap of several months before legal betting on college and professional sports goes live in this sports-loving state.

LOVE LETTERS

My spouse of 30 years has gone from a moderate to a staunch Trump supporter
I’m trying to figure out if I should just find a way to accept our differences.

School bus driver charged with stalking an 8-year-old New Hampshire boy

Michael Chick, 39, of Eliot, Maine, was arrested Friday and charged with interstate stalking in connection with an 8-year-old boy, according to US Attorney Jane E. Young. Chick was employed as a school bus driver assigned to routes in both Greenland and Rye, N.H.

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Marchers bearing the insignia of the white supremacist group Patriot Front paraded through Boston on July 2.

Policing and prosecuting local white supremacy? There’s one major legal hurdle that makes it difficult.

Despite the outcry over the growing visibility of right wing extremists in the Northeast, police have limited options for charging them criminally.

Analysis

Vermont is the only state that has never sent a woman to Congress. After Tuesday’s election that could likely change.
That Vermont, one of the most politically progressive places in the country, was the last place to send a woman to Congress might seem odd.

Here’s what it’s like to see great white sharks up close off Cape Cod
For the expedition, I joined several workers from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and their special guest, a professional drone photographer from California.

Inflation Reduction Act unlikely to have much effect on inflation, analysts say
When it comes to living up to its new name, the Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to pass the House on Friday, might run into a problem, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.

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Culture & Lifestyle

"They/Them" stars Theo Germaine as Jordan, one of a group of campers sent to an LGBTQ+ conversion therapy camp in the new Peacock horror movie.

‘They/Them’: Can a conversion-therapy slasher movie be uplifting?

Meng Jin, author of "Self-Portrait with Ghost"

Meng Jin’s ‘Self-Portrait with Ghost’ explores dignity, joy and the present through short stories

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (left) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen in “Surface."

Beneath ‘Surface,’ there’s not much depth

Sofía Padilla and Davey Steinman, artistic co-directors of Paradox Teatro, with their puppet, Ruben.

Through puppetry, a vivid tale of migrant hardships

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Cas Martin wore a transgender flag as he listened to a speaker during a Transgender Day of Visibility Event outside of the State House on March 31.

Massachusetts can continue to lead the way in providing gender-affirming health care

In the face of catastrophic MBTA service disruptions, not to mention a passenger dragged to his death after his arm was caught in a malfunctioning subway door, this new board has been remarkably quiet when it comes to speaking up for T riders.

Don’t scrap the MBTA. Free it from Beacon Hill politics.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met in Taipei on Wednesday.

Pelosi shows the way forward on Taiwan

A fire chief and his daughter drop off goods for a community member in Jackson, Ky., on July 31.

Keep your scorn. Kentucky needs your solidarity.

President Biden gave a fist bump to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on July 15.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The case for cozying up to dictators

IDEAS | Sheldon Himelfarb and Phil Howard

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

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Skipper gets four-year, $300,000-per-year contract as new Boston superintendent

Skipper will remain the superintendent of Somerville Public Schools until her contract with Boston begins Sept. 26.

Dragonflies aren’t just pretty — they eat pesky bugs like mosquitoes

These aerial hunters can be found in a variety of habitats, from forests and fields, to streams, lakes, swamps, as well as suburban lawns and gardens.

Baby deer turn up in unexpected places

Fawns show up in strange places, a snake is escorted away from a department store, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

Racial justice activists on Wednesday marched from Boston City Hall to Faneuil Hall to urge officials to rename the downtown commercial center popular with tourists and workers in the area. Faneuil Hall is named for Peter Faneuil, an 18th century slave trader and merchant.

Sports

The Tigers dismissed general manager Al Avila (above) on Wednesday after seven seasons.

Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after seven seasons

Avila, who was promoted to general manager on Aug. 4, 2015, after serving as Dave Dombrowski’s assistant, had only one winning season and no playoff appearances during his tenure as GM.

Arnór Traustason had two goals and eight assists in 44 games with the Revolution.

Revolution release Iceland midfielder Arnór Traustason

Traustason, 29, joined the Revolution last season and had been expected to play a key role on the left side of midfield.

The Browns' Jakeem Grant Sr. tore his Achilles' tendon at practice Tuesday.

Browns place Pro Bowl return specialist Jakeem Grant Jr. on IR with Achilles’ tear

Grant will miss the season, forcing the Browns to find another option to fix their lackluster return game.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow still healing from appendectomy, no timetable for return

Shrewsbury heads back to American Legion World Series for third time in six years

Deshaun Watson to start Browns’ exhibition opener Friday as his suspension looms

Business

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

Racial justice activists on Wednesday marched from Boston City Hall to Faneuil Hall to urge officials to rename the downtown commercial center popular with tourists and workers in the area. Faneuil Hall is named for Peter Faneuil, an 18th century slave trader and merchant.

Bartenders at US Open allegedly shorted on tips

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Facebook bans hate speech but still makes money from white supremacists

The 10 worst US airports for flight cancellations this summer

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Vape wars: The fierce debate over the banning (and unbanning) of Juul e-cigarettes

Black women are constantly expected to be strong. It’s taking a toll.

My spouse of 30 years has gone from a moderate to a staunch Trump supporter

Pasta with zucchini, pancetta, and saffron.

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

Cannabis leaves.

In R.I., 31 of 39 cities and towns will vote on recreational marijuana sales

Marshfield Fair returns with rides, music, butterflies, and giant pumpkins

Dances in the park, bonsai in a brewery, and a new music festival

sports

Redshirt junior Jack Conley is confident that BC's offensive line can be a strength of the team.

With injury to Christian Mahogany, BC is forced to redraw its offensive line

Here’s an early take on what the Bruins’ opening-night lineup could look like

Tom Brady looks as great as ever — but is he truly committed to the Bucs?

business

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Wall Street hits 3-month high as inflation cools

Gemini Therapeutics winds down through a planned merger with Disc Medicine

McKee proposes $3.8m to help most at risk afford expected electricity rate increases this winter

politics

Former president Donald Trump departed Trump Tower on Wednesday in New York on his way to the New York attorney general's office for a deposition in a civil investigation.

Trump says he took the Fifth Amendment in New York civil investigation

Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton

Inflation Reduction Act unlikely to have much effect on inflation, analysts say

Nation

Images provided by the Kent County, Mich., Jail. show Barry Croft Jr. (left) and Adam Fox.

New trial starts for pair charged in plot against Whitmer

Biden signs bill to aid veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits

New study based on Mass. schools finds masks protected students, staff from COVID-19

World

Climate activists protested outside Nationals Park, near the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, on July 28, 2022, in Washington. More and more activists are participating in public demonstrations to convey the urgency of the climate crisis.

These groups want disruptive climate protests. Oil heirs are funding them.

In the Amazon, a UN agency has a green mission, but dirty partners

From the workshop to the war: Creative use of drones lifts Ukraine

opinion

"Crafting allows us a respite from the demands of the classroom to co-create joyously, if only for 15 minutes once a week."

Crafting is my pedagogical love language — and it works wonders in the college classroom

May I have a word: When you sound just like your parents, and not necessarily in a good way

Reading the tea leaves about the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago

lifestyle

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama shown in a May 31, 2012 file photo.

Barack and Michelle Obama drop in on the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard

10 ways to geek out at Fan Expo Boston this weekend

John Travolta posts tribute to ‘Grease’ co-star Olivia Newton-John

food & dining

Currently streaming on Hulu, "The Bear" tells the story of chef Carmen Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), who inherits his family’s restaurant, and with it, the restaurant’s debts, dysfunction, and tight-knit but fractious staff.

‘The Bear’ ends an era of glorified food television. Thank you, chef.

Recipe: Muhammara, from the cookbook ‘Arabiyya,’ is a delicious roasted red pepper-walnut spread

The brains behind ‘The Cocktail Seminars’

travel

Donna Roy-Mangiaratti and her husband, Ed Mangiaratti, had their luggage lost by Lufthansa, on their return trip from Europe. His was returned after some days. Hers was lost for weeks.

Airline lost your luggage? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do.

Cabinet secretary postpones Mass. visit as flights are canceled due to severe weather

I just flew the inaugural JetBlue Boston-to-London flight. Here’s what it was like.

Arts

Bryan Florentin, "Prepared Shelves 2.1," 2022

‘Exposure 2022′ takes photography to unexpected places

Painterly weavings at Praise Shadows Art Gallery

MFA makes major photography acquisition

Books

Mr. Briggs, the author of "The Snowman," in Hyde Park, London.

Raymond Briggs, who drew a wordless ‘Snowman,’ dies at 88

Meng Jin’s ‘Self-Portrait with Ghost’ explores dignity, joy and the present through short stories

‘He truly was an American treasure.’ Luminaries react to death of historian David McCullough

Movies

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama shown in a May 31, 2012 file photo.

Barack and Michelle Obama drop in on the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

John Travolta posts tribute to ‘Grease’ co-star Olivia Newton-John

Television

Princess Diana from "The Princess."

In HBO’s ‘The Princess,’ the Diana spectacle

‘SNL’ cast members past and present continue to show their range

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

music

Chrissy Metz performs at Boston City Winery August 14.

Chrissy Metz of ‘This Is Us’ brings country songs to City Winery Aug. 14

For Sharon Van Etten, three hearts are better than one

At Tanglewood, ‘Lessons in Love and Violence’: a study in sonic storytelling

Theater/Dance

Sofía Padilla and Davey Steinman, artistic co-directors of Paradox Teatro, with their puppet, Ruben.

Through puppetry, a vivid tale of migrant hardships

Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s fusion of physicality and beauty is a feast for the eyes

In ‘A Walk in the Woods,’ the fate of the world is on the table

globe local

A male Common Whitetail dragonfly, photographed at the Ward Hill Reservation In Andover. Found throughout the state, Common Whitetails are one of the most abundant dragonflies in Massachusetts.

Dragonflies aren’t just pretty — they eat pesky bugs like mosquitoes

Baby deer turn up in unexpected places

Marshfield Fair returns with rides, music, butterflies, and giant pumpkins

Obituaries

Mr. Briggs, the author of "The Snowman," in Hyde Park, London.

Raymond Briggs, who drew a wordless ‘Snowman,’ dies at 88

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer known as the prince of pleats, dies