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Research shows that white, wealthy students make up most recruited athletes, legacy admits, and donor-related applicants at schools like Harvard.

From athletes to clarinetists: Who gets preferential treatment in top college admissions?

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to end race-based affirmative action in the college admissions process doesn’t impact those who benefit most from preferential treatment at elite schools: the children of donors, alumni and faculty and, most especially, recruited athletes.

MLB Draft 2023: Red Sox select Kyle Teel at No. 14 and Nazzan Zanetello at No. 50
Boston has more than 20 picks over three days. Keep up with them all here.

Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer turned heads at the Futures Game, with his play and with his fashion

With 14th pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Red Sox select . . . catcher Kyle Teel from the University of Virginia

Phillips Andover lefty Thomas White selected by Marlins with 35th overall pick

RED SOX 4, ATHLETICS 3

Masataka Yoshida is making the grade in his first season with Red Sox

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Time, money, tax breaks. What Boston can learn about creating a downtown that never sleeps.
The commercial real estate industry is looking at how the world’s most famous Financial District became a 24-7 neighborhood and whether the strategy of converting office buildings to housing can be replicated in other cities.

‘We are in it for a long haul:’ Traffic woes expected with return of holiday travelers and the Sumner Tunnel closure

The nearly 90-year-old Sumner Tunnel has been closed for repairs since July 5, but Jonathan Gulliver, the state’s highway administrator, warned Sunday at a press conference that the region hasn’t yet seen the worst transportation impacts as many people were on vacation last week for the Fourth of July holiday.

Amid hiring slump, Massachusetts police departments look to leave civil service

In the past decade, 37 departments have left the system — two as recently as last year — and several more have filed petitions with the legislature to remove from the hiring process. And Boston, the largest municipal department in the system, says it’s considering it, too

Chelmsford police sergeant rescued after medical emergency while hiking in New Hampshire mountains

New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers were contacted for help after 49-year-old Stephen Fredericks suffered medical issues while hiking with a group on the Carter-Moriah Trail near the summit of Mount Moriah, officials said.

Lowell police ask for public’s help to find missing 7-year-old girl
Anna, who lives in Lowell, was last seen between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday near East Merrimack Street in the Belvidere neighborhood, police said.

Maine father drowns while trying to rescue his daughters

A man drowned in a pond in Union, Maine, while trying to rescue his daughters on Saturday, the Maine Warden Service said.

The National Weather Service warned Sunday that widespread flash flooding is expected Sunday night through Monday night across parts of New England.

‘Excessive rainfall’ could bring flooding to Western, Central Mass., forecasters warn

US actor Jonah Hill at the UK Premiere of "The Wolf Of Wall Street," at a Leicester Square cinema in central London on Jan. 9, 2014.

Jonah Hill’s ex says his texts are ‘a warning to all girls’

On Friday, surfer Sarah Brady posted screenshots on her Instagram and accused her ex-partner, the actor Jonah Hill, of misogyny and emotional abuse.

Shubael Pond in Marston Mills was closed to swimmers in 2020 in response to an algae bloom and cyanobacteria.

Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels

The state Department of Public Health listed 70 beaches online that were flagged for water safety issues as of Friday, when the DPH website was last updated — from Beverly on the North Shore down to the Cape, along with numerous inland freshwater swimming areas.

Islande Robert chanted as she and fellow members of the Haitian community marched on Boston Common to demand that the United States help improve the dire situation in Haiti.

Haitians march through downtown to demand intervention in their home country

Hundreds of members of Massachusetts’ Haitian community called upon the federal government and United Nations to help restore order in the country, seized by gang violence.

Opinion

Demonstrators in favor of canceling student debt marched from the Supreme Court to the White House in Washington, June 30.

More can be done to ease the heavy burden of student debt

The US Supreme Court killed President Biden’s loan forgiveness program, but there are other things the government can do to help borrowers with excessive debt.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Polarization will put Spain’s young democracy to the test

It is long past time for NATO to admit Ukraine

Domestic violence isn’t just a ‘family matter.’ It’s ‘community violence.’

New landscape, same challenges with the end of affirmative action

More recent News

JD Davison signs two-way contract, then commits 10 turnovers in Celtics’ summer league loss
The second-year guard also had 4 points, 9 assists, and 3 steals against the Wizards.

New England has a distinguished history of tech conferences. Here are some shaping new industries.
Summer is a time when academics and entrepreneurs working at the edge of new fields often gather for meetings that may turn out to be pivotal.

Judge Edward Ginsburg, whistleblower for Big Dig failings, dies at 90
"I don’t believe in retirement. I don’t like that term," Mr. Ginsburg said of his two decades of pro bono work after 25 years as a judge.

For one Boston City Council candidate, questions about potential campaign violations prompt an apology

Enrique José Pepén of Roslindale faced questions related to his job as executive director of the City of Boston’s neighborhood services.

Lexington middle school student dies in N.H. boating accident during camping trip, officials say

In a letter to families, Lexington Public Schools Superintendent Julie Hackett said the boy was a student at Clarke Middle School.

LOVE LETTERS

Should I tell his family why we split up?
He was cheating. They don’t know.

Recommended reads

Michael and Mary Conway stood in front of their garage door, which has been pocked by errant golf balls. They posed for a portrait with Swanson Meadows condo board members Ralph Deldon and Costa Piantes, and just a few of the golf balls they have found on their property.

Billerica condo residents tormented by stray golf balls demand action: ‘It’s a losing battle’

When she moved into a condo near Billerica’s Swanson Meadows golf course, Mary Conway was prepared for a stream of players teeing off steps from her unit. She wasn’t ready for a hail of golf balls hurtling into her home.

Can Joe Biden make it ‘Morning in America’ again? Reagan’s ‘84 campaign offers a potential blueprint for reelection.
Ronald Reagan won a second term by running on a theme of economic renewal. Now, some political experts said Reagan’s legendary turnaround offers a potential template for victory for Joe Biden 40 years later.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

As conservative activism targets sex ed, new Mass. guidelines are on the horizon
After five years of working on new standards, the state is bringing some clarity on sex education to the classroom.

The MBTA’s new leader is more optimistic about Boston’s subway than you are
Can Phil Eng actually turn the dumpster fire of a transit agency around? “People think I’m crazy, but I’m happy I’m here,” he said.

Culture & Lifestyle

Rashid Johnson, “Antoine’s Organ,” 2016. Black steel, grow lights, plants, wood, shea butter, books, monitors, rugs, piano.

At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this summer, art that lives and grows

Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna in "The Bear."

‘The Bear’ upends the TV-mom trope

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity co-founders Kyle Homstead and Cassandra Holden, shown in the Florence Congregational Church sanctuary that doubles as a concert venue.

Concerts create discord between Northampton arts center and city

Still from "Final Cut" (2022) by Michel Hazanavicius

MFA’s 2023 Boston French Film Festival returns July 6

Special Projects

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

Five lives were lost; many more, changed.

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

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

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

How the missing become the uncounted

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

Two Weeks in America

Two Weeks in America

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

A bicyclist made their way down the bus lane on Boylston Street between Exeter Street and Dartmouth Street on June 27.

Make way for bicycles on Boylston

Those asking for rent control and help with housing demonstrated on the front steps of the State House on June 1.

Why should state legislators control the fate of rent control in Boston?

The Chica Project was founded in 2012 and has served more than 3,000 women of color since.

Grupos latinos cuestionan admisiones en Harvard

The Chica Project was founded in 2012 and has served more than 3,000 women of color since.

Latino groups challenge Harvard’s legacy admissions

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has beaten three successive Conservative Party leaders in three elections in 2015, 2019, and 2021, and there’s no particular reason why he couldn’t beat a fourth.

Canada, when you’re done with Justin Trudeau, send him here

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

Metro

Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels

The state Department of Public Health listed 70 beaches online that were flagged for water safety issues as of Friday, when the DPH website was last updated — from Beverly on the North Shore down to the Cape, along with numerous inland freshwater swimming areas.

Lowell police ask for public’s help to find missing 7-year-old girl

Anna, who lives in Lowell, was last seen between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday near East Merrimack Street in the Belvidere neighborhood, police said.

‘Excessive rainfall’ could bring flooding to Western, Central Mass., forecasters warn

A flash flood watch is in effect for much of Western Massachusetts and Connecticut through Tuesday morning, with anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain expected throughout much of the state.

‘We are in it for a long haul:’ Traffic woes expected with return of holiday travelers and the Sumner Tunnel closure

The nearly 90-year-old Sumner Tunnel has been closed for repairs since July 5, but Jonathan Gulliver, the state’s highway administrator, warned Sunday at a press conference that the region hasn’t yet seen the worst transportation impacts as many people were on vacation last week for the Fourth of July holiday.

Sports

Thomas White, of Rowley, Mass., was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts.

Phillips Andover lefty Thomas White selected by Marlins with 35th overall pick

Although he already had a full ride to Vanderbilt, White said Sunday that he plans to sign with the Marlins.

The Red Sox selected Nazzan Zanetello No. 50 overall in the second round of Sunday's MLB Draft.

MLB Draft 2023: Red Sox select Kyle Teel at No. 14 and Nazzan Zanetello at No. 50

Boston has more than 20 picks over three days. Keep up with them all here.

Former Harvard star Gabby Thomas reacts after winning the women's 200 meters final at the U.S. track and field championships in Eugene, Ore.

Gabby Thomas holds off Sha’Carri Richardson to win 200 at US track and field championships

Former Harvard star sprinter Gabby Thomas held off Sha’Carri Richardson with the best time in the world this year to win the women’s 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships.

William Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta race for 4th NASCAR win of season

JD Davison signs two-way contract, then commits 10 turnovers in Celtics’ summer league loss

Randall Stephenson, member of PGA policy board, resigns over concerns with LIV Golf alliance

Business

After cancer, R.I. founder looks to build medical sensor device to help patients with thyroid issues

Bambi Layne is the founder and chief scientific officer of sciLayne Inc., a new company based in Providence creating sensors to help sample a patient’s thyroid-stimulating hormone levels.

Vantage Travel owes more than $170 million, bankruptcy filings show

$108 million of that is owed to customers who paid in advance for trips that were later canceled or postponed.

New England has a distinguished history of tech conferences. Here are some shaping new industries.

Time, money, tax breaks. What Boston can learn about creating a downtown that never sleeps.

magazine

Frank Smith was locked up for eight decades, likely longer than anyone alive.

Frank Smith was locked up for eight decades. At 98, what would it mean to be free?

HP Component Magazine tie

Two hours before my husband died, we were laughing over spilt milk

This week's daters: William and Travis.

Dinner with Cupid

‘My date … recently joined the social sports league that I play [in]’

I attended the Market Basket Academy of summer jobs.

metro

Islande Robert chanted as she and fellow members of the Haitian community marched on Boston Common to demand that the United States help improve the dire situation in Haiti.

Haitians march through downtown to demand intervention in their home country

Amid hiring slump, Massachusetts police departments look to leave civil service

After cancer, R.I. founder looks to build medical sensor device to help patients with thyroid issues

sports

Randall Stephenson sent a letter to fellow PGA policy board members saying his resignation is effective immediately.

Randall Stephenson, member of PGA policy board, resigns over concerns with LIV Golf alliance

LSU well represented with pitcher Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews going 1-2 to open draft

First and foremost, Allisen Corpuz captures US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach by three strokes

business

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China, Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Yellen says still too early to rule out risk of US recession

The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater

politics

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge.

Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda

Nation

Vehicles come to a standstill near a washed-out and flooded portion of the Palisades Parkway just beyond the traffic circle off the Bear Mountain Bridge, July 9, in Orange County, NY.

‘Life threatening’ flooding overwhelms New York roadways, killing 1 person

Deep partisanship will be on display as Congress releases competing voting bills

Las Vegas police officer set to go on trial over $165k stolen in 3 casino heists

World

President Biden waves as he walks down the steps of Air Force One at London's Stansted Airport, Stansted, England, on July 9.

Biden is off to Windsor Castle to have tea with King Charles and promote clean energy

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele nominated for re-election despite constitutional questions

Ukraine celebrates return of Azov commanders held as prisoners of war

opinion

An American flag waved in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington on Nov. 2, 2020.

New landscape, same challenges with the end of affirmative action

Don’t let an assault weapon end another life. Ban them.

The MBTA let the Lynn commuter rail station fall apart. The T should now expedite its reopening.

lifestyle

Claire McMillan’s newest novel, "Alchemy of a Blackbird" explores the relationship and creative collaboration of two surrealist masters.

Claire McMillan explores the friendship, rituals, and collaborative artistic process of two female Surrealist masters

Should I tell his family why we split up?

Extremely overdue book returned to New Bedford library 119 years later

food & dining

Chef Chris Viaud is reshaping New Hampshire's food scene by bringing the flavors of Haiti to his restaurants in Milford and Wolfeboro.

How Chris Viaud returned to his Haitian roots and reshaped NH’s food scene

A Taste of Ethnic Boston returns to Big Night Live

Up & Down opens in Jamaica Plain; Las Palmas moves into the Garage

travel

Sand dunes at Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown, Mass., May 22, 2023.

This Mass. beach camping site ranked as one of the best in the country

Spotlight on Dover, N.H., as it celebrates its 400th anniversary

Shine bright like a diamond in Rihanna’s neighborhood

Arts

Matthew Wong, "Path to the Sea," 2019 (left) and "Unknown Pleasures," 2019. From "Matthew Wong: The Realm of Appearances," a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

In his scant six years of painting, Matthew Wong built a vision all his own

At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this summer, art that lives and grows

John Guthrie’s ‘Evolution’ brings together the unexpected

Books

Novelists Paul Tremblay (pictured) and Mona Awad have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the makers of ChatGBT, claiming the company used their copyrighted work to train their chatbot.

Authors Paul Tremblay, Mona Awad file lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI

The prosperous Brookline family of Andrew Ridker’s ‘Hope’ struggles in the aftermath of their own spectacular misjudgments

David Lipsky’s ‘The Parrot and the Igloo’ details the forces behind decades of climate change denial

Movies

A still from the documentary "Desperate Souls, Dark City, and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy."

‘Desperate Souls, Dark City, and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy’ has a lot to say — maybe too much

‘Joy Ride’: Four friends road trip through China in this raunchy comedy

Everyone is talking about the ‘Barbie’ movie. Here’s a guide to all the hype.

Television

Yvonne Orji, left, as Molly and Issa Rae as Issa in "Insecure."

Watch for HBO series landing on Netflix

Max’s Harry Potter series to cover seven books in 10 years

‘The Bear’ upends the TV-mom trope

music

Mr. Nero began his performance by speaking to the audience in Philadelphia in 2011.

Peter Nero, pianist who straddled genres, is dead at 89

An American portrait in disparate voices

The Eagles’ farewell tour is coming to Boston

Theater/Dance

From left: Firdous Bamji, Steven Skybell, and Joshua David Robinson. Among them, the three actors handle dozens of roles in "The Lehman Trilogy."

Meet the ‘Lehman Trilogy’ cast, three actors juggling dozens of roles

In ‘The Normal Heart,’ the AIDS crisis and a battle against an epidemic of indifference

Mark Morris Dance Group opens Jacob’s Pillow with buoyant ‘The Look of Love’

globe local

Brothers Brian Worrell (left), District 4 Councilor, and state Representative Chris Worrell just opened a district office on Erie Street.

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

Judge Edward Ginsburg in 2005, at his One Long Fellow Place office, which overlooked part of the Big Dig.

Judge Edward Ginsburg, whistleblower for Big Dig failings, dies at 90

Peter Nero, pianist who straddled genres, is dead at 89

Jack Goldstein, a savior of Broadway theaters, dies at 74