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Boston streets are vibrant with the colors of Pride as parade kicks off Saturday morning

Boylston Street was a patchwork of pink, lavender, and rainbow patterns on Saturday morning as thousands of fancifully attired marchers lined the blocks leading to Copley Square in preparation for Boston’s first LGBTQ+ Pride parade since 2019.
Your guide to Saturday’s Boston Pride parade More Pride Month coverage

See photos and videos from today’s Boston Pride parade

The Boston Pride parade had costumes, signs, and every color in the rainbow. Thousands participated and thousands more watched.

Documents case against Trump appears strong, but prosecutors still face hurdles, legal experts say
Even as some of Trump’s opponents reveled in the indictment — “GUILTY AS SIN,” tweeted Representative Steve Cohen, a Tennessee Democrat — there are several challenges for prosecutors in obtaining a conviction.

Read the unsealed indictment against Donald Trump

6 key passages from the federal indictment of former president Trump

Donald Trump described Pentagon plan of attack and shared classified map, indictment says

Documents case against Trump appears strong, but prosecutors still face hurdles, legal experts say

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
This was a ‘prove it’ season for Dorchester native Bruce Brown, and in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, he did just that
Brown, a Wakefield High product, scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter on Friday as Denver moved to within one win of its first NBA title with a 108-95 victory.

Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth had big plans after he was done playing, and now he’s on the brink of a title

Boston police officer shot Friday night is recovering at hospital

Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association said he spoke in person with the wounded officer, and two of his colleagues who were also injured during the incident.
One Boston police officer shot, two others injured

Boston Latin Academy teachers vote no confidence in head of school

More than 85 percent of the 109 faculty members who took part in the vote approved the no confidence measure, according to results released on Friday.

In Quincy’s Squantum, an age-old distrust of Boston and unanswered questions about Long Island Bridge

Central to the friction is simple geography. The bridge would connect Long Island with Moon Island, which is owned by Boston but falls within the municipal boundaries of Quincy at its northern tip.

Boston attorney, twice acquitted of sexual assault, found not guilty in 2016 rape case

Gary Zerola, a 51-year-old former prosecutor turned defense attorney, was accused of raping a 23-year-old woman in November 2016 when she said she woke up after a night of partying in the North End to find Zerola undressing and assaulting her.

MassGOP chaos and division continues under new chair

A Thursday evening meeting of the Republican State Committee devolved into some five hours of shouting matches and contentious debate.

Winters in the Northeast could see a 109% increase in extreme precipitation, new report finds
The study looked at how much extreme precipitation the region can expect, finding that the biggest increases will happen in winter and spring.

Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

For Chris Sale and Jacob deGrom, chances for Cooperstown sidelined by injuries

DeGrom is out for the season and much of 2024 as he will need a second Tommy John surgery, while Sale is back on the injured list for the eighth time since 2018 with a stress reaction to his shoulder blade.
Devers homers as Red Sox defeat Yankees, 3-2

‘Quiet strength’ at the top: In Claudine Gay, Harvard turns to cool, unflappable leadership at a time of higher education turmoil

In elevating Gay, a political scientist who has spent most of her career at the university and held leadership roles for nearly a decade, the institution has opted for an insider’s steady, rigorous, and studiously unflamboyant leadership.

Boston’s Tiffany Ayer Mansion can now be yours for less than $15 million

It's the only surviving home that boasts a Tiffany design inside and out.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Republicans wanted law and order — until Trump was indicted

Senior Republican officials are undermining the integrity of the justice system by fueling conspiracy theories about the former president’s indictment. What happened to their calls for law and order?
JEFF JACOBY

Republicans aren’t rushing to Trump’s defense this time
SCOT LEHIGH

Donald Trump’s indictment and the rule of law
EDITORIAL

Writing Madison Park’s next chapter

Jon Hurst and Barbara Anthony

Installing bike and bus lanes requires public debate

More recent News

Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend experimental Lutheran church service to find out
The 40-minute service — including the sermon, prayers and music — was created by ChatGPT and Jonas Simmerlein, a theologian and philosopher from the University of Vienna.

Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA panel’s backing, setting the stage for broader use
The drug, marketed by Eisai and Biogen, received conditional approval from the FDA in January based on early results suggesting it could slow Alzheimer’s progression by several months.

Video shows open door on moving MBTA Red Line train
“The car is currently out of service while MBTA vehicle maintenance personnel work to determine why the end door was open,” said a T spokesman.

‘Mechanical problem’ on Red Line sent smoke into station and snarled some people’s Friday commute

Lion at Franklin Park Zoo donates blood to save brother’s life
Kamaia, a 14-year-old male lion at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, underwent successful surgery Friday to remove his spleen and received a life-saving blood transfusion from his brother, according to Zoo New England.

Boris Johnson’s bombshell exit from Parliament leaves UK politics reeling
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson left chaos in his wake Saturday after quitting Parliament with a blast at fellow lawmakers he accused of ousting him in a “witch hunt.”

Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ‘We go to the same gym’
Are these daters in for a “lifetime of awkward encounters” at the gym?

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.
Tell us: How have things changed in Boston since you were in your early 20s?

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Your View

Tell us: What’s your favorite spot in Boston during the summer?
For an upcoming feature in the Globe, we want to know what locations in the city our readers recommend.

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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER | NEW ENGLAND SUMMER

Where to stay in New England this summer

Looking for a hotel, tent, or even a tree house? Here are some of the newest and coolest spots for your next getaway.

KEVIN CULLEN
At the mercy of the wind in Vermont
In Quechee, the wind is key to the balloon festival.

Lawsuit claims DCF knew of Patrick Rose abuse and did nothing to protect children
In April 2022, the disgraced Boston police union leader was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to nearly two dozen charges in connection with abusing six children over decades.

Blue Line will be free to ride during Sumner Tunnel closure this summer
The fare gates on the entire Blue Line will be open for the duration of the closure, from July 5 to Aug. 31, a MassDOT spokesperson said.

Culture & Lifestyle

As the Tonys arrive, uncertainty for Broadway lingers in the air

Nineteen ways to celebrate the historical events of Juneteenth in Boston and beyond

At the Worcester Art Museum, tracing Impressionism’s journey from France to the US

Shereen Pimentel is dazzling as the flawed heroine of ART’s re-energized ‘Evita’

Special Projects

Their lives were rerouted after the Marathon bombing. Here’s where they are now.

Five lives were lost; many more, changed.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

GOP presidential rivals finally speak the truth about Trump
EDITORIAL

DeSantis’s migrant transports: Justice demands a reckoning
Alex Beam

Stick a fork in it, Boston sports fans. We’re done.
IDEAS | JUDY KUGEL

Time flies. Wring the most out of every day.

IDEAS | JACKIE MANSKY

Mermaidcore is back. It never really went away.
IDEAS

Are you a teen with a story to tell? Globe Ideas wants to hear from you.

Metro

See photos and videos from today’s Boston Pride parade

The Boston Pride parade had costumes, signs, and every color in the rainbow. Thousands participated and thousands more watched.

Boston police officer shot Friday night is recovering at hospital

Larry Calderone, president of the Boston Police Patrolmen's Association said he spoke in person with the wounded officer, and two of his colleagues who were also injured during the incident.

Boston streets are vibrant with the colors of Pride as parade kicks off Saturday morning

Boylston Street was a patchwork of pink, lavender, and rainbow patterns on Saturday morning as thousands of fancifully attired marchers lined the blocks leading to Copley Square in preparation for Boston’s first LGBTQ+ Pride parade since 2019.

Lion at Franklin Park Zoo donates blood to save brother’s life

Kamaia, a 14-year-old male lion at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, underwent successful surgery Friday to remove his spleen and received a life-saving blood transfusion from his brother, according to Zoo New England.

Sports

French Open

Iga Swiatek holds off Karolina Muchova to win her third French Open in dramatic women’s final

The world's No. 1 player was pushed to the brink by a resilient Muchova, but gutted out a third set to win her fourth career Grand Slam.
Kevin Paul Dupont | Sunday hockey notes

After Connor Bedard goes No. 1, there’s no telling what NHL draft may bring

The draft is some science and often an equal amount of guesswork, all of it attached to a wing on one side, a prayer on the other.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth had big plans after he was done playing, and now he’s on the brink of a title

Many former players don’t want to endure the tedious process of slowly advancing through front office channels to reach a management position. Booth enjoyed the journey.
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

For Chris Sale and Jacob deGrom, chances for Cooperstown sidelined by injuries

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

This was a ‘prove it’ season for Dorchester native Bruce Brown, and in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, he did just that
Game 4: Nuggets 108, Heat 95

Nuggets too powerful for Heat, take commanding 3-1 series lead in NBA Finals

Business

Can a chatbot preach a good sermon? Hundreds attend experimental Lutheran church service to find out

The 40-minute service — including the sermon, prayers and music — was created by ChatGPT and Jonas Simmerlein, a theologian and philosopher from the University of Vienna.

Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

Lawmakers are considering rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total price of a ticket upfront in advertising, while also tweaking training requirements for airline pilots and making other changes in a massive bill covering the Federal Aviation Administration.

Pence Jan. 6 grand jury subpoena fight documents unsealed

As Biden visits renamed N.C. military base, DeSantis slams ‘political correctness run amok’
magazine
Your Home | Summer Living

A widower builds a net-zero home in Maine to gather with his grown children
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We go to the same gym’
PERSPECTIVE

Finding a home health aide shouldn't be this hard

MISS CONDUCT

My neighbor said no when I asked to golf with her

metro

One Boston police officer shot, two others injured, official says

Trump kept classified documents in bathroom, shower of Mar-a-Lago club, indictment alleges

R.I. House approves $14 billion budget after attempt to boost cost-of-living pension payments

sports

Meet the rare Massachusetts talent who could be a very high pick in this year’s MLB draft

Newton North boys’ volleyball puts depth and dominance on display while delivering upset of No. 2 Lowell in Division 1 quarterfinals

Weekend in New York begins on a positive for Red Sox when Rafael Devers helps produce a win

business

Eisai and Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA panel’s backing, setting the stage for broader use

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament

Federal prosecutors charge Texas businessman linked to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment

politics

Trump kept classified documents in bathroom, shower of Mar-a-Lago club, indictment alleges

Trump set for first public appearances since federal indictment, speaking in Georgia, North Carolina

Documents case against Trump appears strong, but prosecutors still face hurdles, legal experts say

Nation

Indictment of Trump lays out evidence for historic charges

Black teen shot by officer during struggle was armed with pellet gun, not handgun, police say

‘We are getting pretty good at this’: Trump and aides plot indictment response

World

Boris Johnson’s bombshell exit from Parliament leaves UK politics reeling

French stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder as injured toddlers remain hospitalized

Pope continues post-surgery recovery in hospital; faithful await his video message

opinion

It’s not the pedestrian’s job to keep from getting killed

GOP presidential rivals finally speak the truth about Trump

Stick a fork in it, Boston sports fans. We’re done.

lifestyle

It fizzled … again

David Pastrnak announces birth of daughter

That time I went on Meredith Goldstein’s ‘Love Letters’ to talk about money and marriage

food & dining

Bouillabaisse and other French classics at Marseille in SoWa

The Nada Cart opens at Faneuil Hall; former Eastern Standard bartender Seth Freidus strikes out on his own

Actor Steven Skybell on Carol Burnett, rediscovering Boston’s food scene, and kicking back on vacay

travel

Tell us: What’s your favorite spot in Boston during the summer?

Fishy experience at a bar in Istanbul ends up in a $7,853 charge

A whoopie pie fest in Maine, an eclipse package for 2024, and a jacket that keeps you connected

Arts

When photographers photograph themselves

‘Call and Response’ examines racism in reproductive health, history

Paintings that are all about touch

Books

They wrote books to fill voids they felt growing up. Being banned has deepened those wounds.

‘Good Night, Irene,’ based on Luis Alberto Urrea’s mother’s experience, lays bare the double burden of women on the front lines during World War II

Chun Han Wong’s ‘Party of One’ offers a glimpse of China under Xi Jinping but limited insight into the man himself

Movies

‘Flamin’ Hot’ prints the spicy legend of a Cheeto

‘Past Lives’ asks what could have been and what may still be

Not much more than meets the eye in ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’

Television

Documentary recalls secret Rock Hudson kept, but ultimately awareness he raised about AIDS

Emmy voters, do not overlook these shows and stars

Boston Globe Today wins three digital video awards

music

Orlando Consort takes a graceful final bow at Boston Early Music Festival

Sturdy, dependable Pixies take the stage at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

George Winston, pianist with a soothing ‘New Age’ sound, dies at 74

Theater/Dance

The honeymoon is over in a delightful ‘Private Lives’ at Gloucester Stage Company

Who’ll win at the Tonys, and who should

As the Tonys arrive, uncertainty for Broadway lingers in the air

globe local

Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for ‘top-notch constituent services’

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

Obituaries

James G. Watt, interior secretary under Reagan, dies at 85

Pat Robertson, who gave Christian conservatives clout, dies at 93

The Iron Sheik, villainous Hall of Fame wrestler, is dead