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Feds won’t seek death penalty for inmates charged with killing ‘Whitey’ Bulger

In a one-page filing in US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, prosecutors said they “will not seek a death sentence" if the men are found guilty of federal murder charges that carry a maximum possible sentence of death or life in prison.

Huge Dorchester Bay project wins key approval
The city’s architectural review board approved the master plan for a 21-building complex to rise on the site of the old Bayside Expo Center.

Mayor Wu says recent City Council turmoil ‘hurts the credibility on every issue’

“All of us are on the ballot,” Wu said on GBH's Boston Public Radio Tuesday. “That’s the highest form of accountability for elected officials.”

FBI Director Chris Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans

Wray dismissed a litany of grievances from Republicans and refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former president Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.

At NATO summit, President Biden says ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine

President Biden pledged Wednesday that western allies “will not waver” in defense of Ukraine, casting the struggle against Russian aggression as one of the world’s central challenges.

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Wagner mercenaries are surrendering their weapons to the military

Severe labor and delivery complications in Mass. nearly doubled over past decade, DPH report finds: ‘Racism — not race — is the risk factor’

Exacerbated by COVID, complications disproportionately affect communities of color and people with disabilities, according to the report.

Elizabeth Holmes’s federal sentence reduction is not unusual, legal experts say
The automatic good time reductions that Elizabeth Holmes has so far received to her federal prison term for duping investors in her blood-testing hoax are par for the course in the Bureau of Prisons system, according to advocates and legal experts.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action could dampen K-12 diversity efforts, experts say

The Cars in 1979, from left: Benjamin Orr, Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, and David Robinson

How a WBCN deejay and a Harvard dining hall concert helped The Cars get their big break

Forty-five years ago, The Cars shot to fame, giving Boston (and the country) just what we needed.

As flood clean up begins, Vermont governor warns rainfall later this week could stress dams and complicate recovery
Officials urged residents to stay vigilant about rising waters near their homes and urged them to stay off rivers that have higher levels of water and are full of debris from flood waters.

Vermont family struggles to restore front of property that vanished without warning See photos and videos of the ‘life-threatening’ flooding in Vermont and destruction left in its wake Sodden furniture, porch rescues: Northeast Kingdom town left reeling but grateful flood damage wasn’t worse

Flooded tennis courts at the Oxbow Marina on the Connecticut River in Northampton in the aftermath of flooding in Western Massachusetts.

Healey tours storm damage in Western Mass.: ‘Some have experienced real, true devastation’

Governor Maura Healey vowed that her administration will do everything possible to help farmers who have lost livelihoods due to flooding and residents dealing with property damage.

MATTHEW GILBERT

Amid some deserving Emmy nominees, snubs, surprises, and head scratchers
There were surprises and snubs aplenty when nominations were announced Wednesday.

HBO earns the most Emmy nominations, with ‘Succession,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ and ‘The White Lotus’ leading all shows

Mass. sharks and seals are the stars of a new National Geographic documentary
National Geographic's newest shark documentary follows Massachusetts researchers around the coast of Cape Cod, showcasing their first-of-its-kind research in tracking shark behavior.

Pedestrians with and without an umbrella head down an alley, in Fields Corner, during a light rain this week.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

More humidity will precede weekend storms

After today, expect humidity to once again increase for Thursday and Friday and a chance of thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons, to linger through the weekend.

Travelers check in at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, N.H.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER | SURVEY SAYS

The people have spoken: Manchester-Boston Regional voted top domestic airport

A new Travel + Leisure study places Manchester at the top, and T.F. Green in Providence hits the runway at number six. Plus, read on to find out where Boston placed on the list of best cities in the country.

Masataka Yoshida answered those who questioned whether he would be able to adjust to the big leagues.

Here’s a review of the Red Sox’ first-half performance

Entering the second half, the Red Sox are 48-43, just two games out of the third wild-card spot, and have a soft schedule immediately after the All-Star break.

MLB Draft 2023: Meet the Red Sox’ newest prospects

The historic Colonial Theatre in Belfast, Maine, has been closed since September while it awaits a new buyer, and amid efforts underway to save the beloved venue.

A historic Maine movie theater is for sale for $1.3 million. Will anybody save it?

The owners of the Colonial Theatre — 110 years old and in "turn-key" condition — hope the right cinephile or patron of the arts will keep the local landmark alive.

Opinion

Boston city councilors Michael Flaherty and Kendra Lara discuss redistricting on May 24. When a crop of political newcomers and veterans took the oath of office in January 2022, their diversity was celebrated and there was great hope for what they could accomplish.

The Boston City Council is the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons

The promise of collaboration has dissolved into ugliness and infighting.

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Abortion may become a Republican fault line in red states

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

The need for Supreme Court ethics reforms transcends party lines

DCF should stop taking Social Security benefits from foster children

Diana DiZoglio’s former opponent is rooting for her to win

More recent News

R.I. senator accused of keying car with anti-Biden sticker will face additional obstruction charge

State Senator Josh Miller is accused of vandalizing a car displaying a “Biden sucks” bumper sticker. The chairman of the state Republican Party called on Miller to resign.

Amid Ozempic marketing push, demand for weight-loss drugs may increase insurance premiums in Mass. next year

The hikes could threaten to push overall increases in health care spending in Massachusetts beyond the 3.6 percent benchmark set by the state for 2024.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft again a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
The seniors committee also announced its list of 31 semifinalists for the Class of 2024. Stanley Morgan is the lone selection with Patriots ties.

Peaceful Meadows Ice Cream in Whitman to be auctioned off
The well-known ice cream stand on Route 18 will remain open until late August.

Robert Kraft celebrates July 4 with Hamptons bash featuring Dave Matthews, Grandmaster Flash
Robert Kraft and his wife hosted an intimate Independence Day celebration in the Hamptons earlier this month, according to the New York Post.

LOVE LETTERS

I want to end my relationship, but I worry about my partner
They’ve been going through a hard time, and I worry about how they will handle a breakup.

Recommended reads

Boston Medical Center has been swamped by migrants seeking shelter.

A new BMC policy turns away migrant families seeking shelter — even if it means sending some to the airport in an Uber

The move by Boston Medical Center is the latest sign of the strain on the state, which has grappled with an overwhelming need for more shelter space amid a surge of migrant and homeless families in recent months.

Stan Grossfeld

Many athletes say they play for the love of the game. These five prove it.
There are other teams in the area that you can enjoy watching that provide great entertainment value for a fraction of the price. These athletes work second jobs just to make ends meet. Today, we celebrate them.

The vacation’s over — and the real Sumner traffic has just begun
As workers returned, traffic into downtown Boston via the Tobin Bridge and Ted Williams Tunnel slowed to a crawl during the morning commute.

Mass. has long collected federal benefits meant for children in its care. Some lawmakers want to change that.
“I needed help, I was struggling,” Marissa Pike said. “If they had set that money aside for me, it would have turned my life around.”

Culture & Lifestyle

Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen and executive director Meredith Hodges at their South End location in 2016.

Boston Ballet executive director Meredith ‘Max’ Hodges to depart

The Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich at Culinary Delights in Natick.

You watched ‘The Bear.’ Now eat the sandwich that stars in it.

Meredith Leich, "Animated Drawings for a Glacier (Cuttyhunk)."

At Marion Art Center, ‘Illuminations’ plays with shadow and light

Lola Tung as Belly and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah in season two of "The Summer I Turned Pretty."

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ creator Jenny Han on season two’s ties to the Cape, Taylor Swift, and finding forgiveness

Special Projects

Photo Illustration

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.

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

rosenthal

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

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 leader of Spain's Vox party, Santiago Abascal, gave a thumbs up as he arrived for a meeting in Madrid on June 24.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Polarization will put Spain’s young democracy to the test

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?

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

Metro

State to expand ‘welcome centers’ for homeless and migrant families amid influx of new arrivals

The news came Wednesday after the Globe reported that Boston Medical Center had adopted a new policy that bars migrant families from sheltering in its emergency department, in some cases even sending them after-hours in Ubers to Logan Airport.

White Stadium, a ‘treasure that needs some love,’ could get a $30 million renovation under new proposal

The stadium desperately needs a facelift. And on Tuesday, the city announced that renovation could come from a $30 million injection by an all-women-led group vying to secure a home for a new professional women’s soccer team.

Sodden furniture, porch rescues: Northeast Kingdom town left reeling but grateful flood damage wasn’t worse

In Hardwick, Water levels had receded, with the evidence of the storm seen in large puddles and flowing streams of water being pumped out of houses.

Florida removes R.I. from list of states with driver cards it won’t recognize

The driver privilege cards Rhode Island is issuing to undocumented residents look the same as non-Real-ID compliant credentials issued to many other Rhode Islanders.

Sports

Masataka Yoshida answered those who questioned whether he would be able to adjust to the big leagues.

Here’s a review of the Red Sox’ first-half performance

Entering the second half, the Red Sox are 48-43, just two games out of the third wild-card spot, and have a soft schedule immediately after the All-Star break.

Kristaps Porzingis agreed to a two-year, $60 million deal with the Celtics, league sources said.

Celtics finish off deal to send Grant Williams to Mavericks and officially sign Kristaps Porzingis

Williams, who was a restricted free agent, recently agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract with Dallas.

Former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel saw a tweet about the Sauce Gardner's ranking and commented that Gardner got a boost from the fact that he plays in New York.

Asante Samuel calls out Darrelle Revis and Sauce Gardner, leading to Twitter beef

"It’s time to promote this fight." Samuel tweeted. "I need some training partners. Revis vs. Samuel."

Chad Finn | Sports Media

98.5 The Sports Hub sweeps Nielsen Audio Ratings

Patriots owner Robert Kraft again a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Boston College goalie Spencer Knight back on ice for Panthers, taking first steps toward return

Business

Bob Iger to remain as head of Disney through 2026

Disney’s board of directors said in a statement Wednesday that Bob Iger will remain CEO for two years beyond his previously announced re-retirement date.

Massport CEO could be on the move

Four years after taking the top job at the agency that runs Logan Airport and Boston’s shipping port, Lisa Wieland is in talks with National Grid about a job.

His family’s traditional, hand-crafted shoes are catching on in Rhode Island

EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million on buying cancer-screening company Grail without approval

magazine

Remember when Walmart was the Evil Empire? Now our whole retail economy is.

I spoke about climate change as a TV meteorologist. Then came the death threat.

I want to end my relationship, but I worry about my partner

Raspberry-Cardamom Eton Mess

Cool off with summer desserts including Eton mess

metro

The Emergency Room entrance at the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

N.H. and hospitals agree to end boarding of psychiatric patients in emergency rooms

His family’s traditional, hand-crafted shoes are catching on in Rhode Island

Vermont family struggles to restore front of property that vanished without warning

sports

Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Sun.

Connecticut Sun stay hot by defeating Sky in Chicago

Patriots, Germany’s men’s soccer team will host each other this fall

Sprinter Jasper Philipsen earns fourth stage win at this year’s Tour de France

business

IRS undercover agents are being deployed to closely examine records to build criminal and civil cases against wealthy individuals suspected of illegally taking advantage of Puerto Rico's tax breaks.

IRS probes Puerto Rico tax breaks that lured crypto traders, fund managers

‘It’s too important not to get the information out’: Local Vermont newspapers persevere through flooding

EU widens probe of suicide risks linked to weight loss drugs

politics

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a meeting to discuss AI with civil rights leaders and consumer protection experts.

Harris hosts session on AI and civil rights

No Labels snags Senator Joe Manchin for N.H. event, stoking talk of presidential run

At NATO summit, President Biden says ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine

Nation

On Wednesday, the Biden administration proposed stricter limits on lead-based paint dust to reduce children’s exposure to the toxin. The proposed rule would reduce what’s safely allowed on a property.

EPA moves to reduce childhood exposure to lead-based paint dust

Suspect in Larry Nassar stabbing said ex-doctor made lewd remark watching Wimbledon, AP source says

Few US adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, an AP-NORC poll finds

World

Members of the European Parliament voted Wednesday to pass a narrowly backed biodiversity bill aimed at restoring EU land and water habitats during a surprisingly bitter political battle in Strasbourg, France.

After a bitter fight, European lawmakers pass a bill to repair nature

Russia’s Defense Ministry says Wagner mercenaries are surrendering their weapons to the military

Milan Kundera, Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris aged 94

opinion

If you're Donald Trump and facing two separate sets of indictments, with more perhaps to come, and if your claim of a stolen election has repeatedly been revealed as ridiculous, a lugubrious mood might easily settle over your orange noggin.

The MAGA mindset: Make America Glum Again

The last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors sued for reparations. A judge dismissed their case.

Social Studies: Indigenous inequality; the unwisdom of price controls; benefits of all-women’s colleges

lifestyle

Dana Blumberg and Robert Kraft attend Michael Rubin's 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Robert Kraft celebrates July 4 with Hamptons bash featuring Dave Matthews, Grandmaster Flash, media report says

I need a toaster

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

food & dining

Simon Pearce Glass's CEO Jay Benson (left) and founder Simon Pearce surveyed the damage inside the company's flagship location in Quechee, Vt.

Simon Pearce glass shop in Quechee, Vt., to reopen after flooding ‘in the coming days’

Anchor Brewing Co. — ‘America’s first craft brewery’ — closing doors after 127 years

Kristen Kish named new host of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’

travel

Travelers check in at the Spirit Airlines ticket counter at Manchester Boston Regional Airport, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, N.H.

The people have spoken: Manchester-Boston Regional voted top domestic airport

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

Arts

Meredith Leich, "Animated Drawings for a Glacier (Cuttyhunk)."

At Marion Art Center, ‘Illuminations’ plays with shadow and light

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

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

The Sphere lights up for the first time on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023.

What to know about The Sphere, a jaw-dropping new venue in Las Vegas

A historic Maine movie theater is for sale for $1.3 million. Will anybody save it?

Choose to accept this ‘Mission’

Television

Actor Brian Cox was nominated for best actor in a drama series for his role in "Succession."

‘Succession’ tops Emmy nominations with 27 as ‘Last of Us’ and ‘White Lotus’ give HBO top 3 spots

Amid some deserving Emmy nominees, snubs, surprises, and head scratchers

Kristen Kish named new host of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’

music

Peter Wolf speaks at the PEN New England Award for Literary Excellence at JFK Library in Dorchester in 2014.

Peter Wolf returns to TD Garden Saturday as part of the Jim Irsay Collection’s (free!) road show

How a WBCN deejay and a Harvard dining hall concert helped The Cars get their big break

Madonna postpones her TD Garden shows, world tour after health scare

Theater/Dance

The Sphere lights up for the first time on July 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 366-foot-tall, 516-foot-wide venue, the largest spherical structure on Earth, features a 580,000-square-foot display, the largest LED screen in the world, and is expected to open later in 2023.

What to know about The Sphere, a jaw-dropping new venue in Las Vegas

Cheryl D. Singleton’s skill is key ingredient in Gloucester Stage’s ‘Stew’

Uri Geller has been bending reality for 50 years

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

In an undated photo from Marianne Barcellona, the documentarian Ellen Hovde.

Ellen Hovde, ‘Grey Gardens’ documentarian, dies at 97

Remains of missing World War II US Army soldier from Mass. identified 79 years later, federal officials say

Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident