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Boston Police release body-camera video showing aftermath of Councilor Kendra Lara’s car crash

The footage that features interviews with both Lara and the man who she said she swerved to avoid in the minutes following the crash.

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara pleads not guilty to multiple charges in connection with June crash

Nancy Hanson, slain Newton mother of three, remembered by friends: ‘She was the daughter I never had’
Since Hanson was killed Saturday in her Newton home, allegedly by her husband, those close to her have come together to mourn her and offer support for her sons.

Daughter of former New England Revolution goalkeeper dies in boating accident in S.C.
Olivia Knighton, 11, died from injuries she suffered in a boating accident in South Carolina on Wednesday, according to officials and her family.

‘They were amazing’: Father of two teenagers killed in Randolph crash recalls their compassion, close bond

“I truly believe that TJ died at the scene and Makhi said, ‘I’m not going to let you go by yourself,’” said Terry Boston Sr., referring to his sons. “That’s the relationship they had.”

‘Really unprecedented’: Monica’s Trattoria seeks transfer of management as owner remains at large after alleged shooting

COVID-19 waste water numbers are ticking up again

John Lincecum, the co-owner of Turtle Swamp Brewing in Jamaica Plain, stands in the taproom.

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

For many in the progressive neighborhood, the brewery will forever be associated with the legal action it took against the affordable housing development being built next door — but the owners say that isn’t why it’s closing.

Mass. rolls out new program to help immigrants with legal services
The effort could help migrant families staying in state-funded shelters and hotels obtain permits to work legally more quickly.

More than 70 Massachusetts beaches remain closed due to high bacteria levels
Swimming in contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea and vomiting, ear and eye infections, respiratory illnesses, and skin rashes.

Lasell University’s campus on Wednesday afternoon.

Facing financial woes, Lasell University plans to cut humanities majors and lay off faculty

The university is the latest in the region to cut humanities majors amid low enrollment and financial stressors.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

What is skiplagging — and why do airlines hate it?

Also known as hidden city ticketing, it’s back in the news. But is it worth the risk?

An aerial shot of The Preserve Club and Residences in Richmond, R.I.

Owner of R.I. luxury resort denies actress’s claims of sexual harassment, files countersuit claiming harassment and fraud

Paul Mihailides, the owner of The Preserve Sporting Club and Residences, denied all claims of inappropriate behavior and has accused actress and model Alison McDaniel of sabotage and slander.

Will the Angels elect to trade Shohei Ohtani or keep the best player in baseball in his final months before free agency?

Which American League teams will be buyers, which will be sellers, with the trade deadline drawing near? And what should the Red Sox do?

Teams face a pivotal period that can shape not only the remainder of the 2023 season but also influence future ones.

Opinion

The future of AI innovation and the role of academics in shaping it

Universities founded centuries ago are the ones poised to tackle problems far enough removed from the market demands and day-to-day profit margins that drive industry’s shareholders.

IDEAS | TIM RITCHIE

The AI doomsaying is counterproductive

Courts must not misread the First Amendment in a way that threatens democracy

Ernest J. Moniz

Boston hospitals have devices that could be used to make dirty bombs. Why won’t they ditch them?

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

GOP corporate culture war aims to protect white males

'Barbenheimer'

Odie Henderson review | ★★★★

Don’t even try to put this ‘Barbie’ in a box
Greta Gerwig’s surreal satire starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is one of this year’s best films.

Odie Henderson review | ★★1/2

‘Oppenheimer’ brings out the best and worst in Christopher Nolan
This biopic of the “father of the atomic bomb” is visually stunning but emotionally empty.

It’s not just ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer.’ Here’s your guide to the rest of the summer movie season.

More recent News

Ben Volin I On football

The Jets? Talking Super Bowl? With Aaron Rodgers on board, it’s not so crazy anymore.
The Jets went 7-10 last year, which included a 7-3 start, despite having the worst quarterback room in the NFL.

Julian Edelman said the Patriots’ practice habits influenced his retirement decision

After concerns about staff diversity and culture, Convention Center Authority hires its first chief diversity officer
The MCCA came under fire in March following Boston Globe coverage showing the lack of a full-time diversity officer and people of color in top positions on the nearly 400-person staff.

Healey announces fund-raising effort for Western Mass. farms damaged by flooding
The storms came as farmers were only a week or two away from harvesting, now losing crops that they had poured time, money, and labor into all season.

Devastated farms tally losses from Western Mass. flooding

Chiropractor charged with allegedly placing secret camera in public bathroom of his Peabody office

Scott Kline, 44, of Middleton, was arraigned Tuesday in Peabody District Court, pleading not guilty to the charge.

Cold case solved: Police identify deceased suspect in 1981 murder of Laura Kempton in Portsmouth, N.H.
Advances in DNA technology enabled investigators to identify the suspect’s parents in a third-party genealogy database.

LOVE LETTERS

I’m going to stop hooking up with him
But how do I get over him?

Recommended reads

Kelly J. Cooper, a clerk in The Million Year Picnic, continues to wear a face mask because of COVID-19.

For the few local businesses that still require masks, a series of uphill battles

As COVID lingers, the decision on whether to mandate masks comes with many considerations.

Critics say pettiness among Mass. lawmakers is delaying key gun control bill
Neither the House nor the Senate will agree on which committee should hear the bill.

Tufts Medicine has limited time to improve its financial picture
The state’s sixth-largest health system serves a large low-income population.

An MIT student asked AI to make her headshot more ‘professional.’ It gave her lighter skin and blue eyes.
Rona Wang, who is Asian American, said the AI gave her “features that made me look Caucasian.”

Culture & Lifestyle

Edward Hopper, “Freight Cars, Gloucester,” 1928.

For Edward Hopper, Gloucester was a last chance and a fresh start

Thomas Wilkins leads a program of music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Duke Ellington, and Jeff Midkiff July 23 at Tanglewood. In addition, Wilkins hosts a Saturday morning kid-friendly concert July 22.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

DJ Whysham, shown at the Lawn on D, not far from where the NAACP convention will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

DJ Whysham’s bringing music, and her community spirit, to the NAACP convention

Desi Oakley as Maria in "The Sound of Music" at North Shore Music Theatre.

North Shore Music Theatre is alive with a sparkling ‘Sound of Music’

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

This week the Wu administration offered substantial real estate tax breaks to developers willing to take on the complex and costly efforts of converting downtown office building space into apartments or condos.

Vacant after the pandemic, downtown offices might find new life as housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom at a press conference in Sacramento on Feb. 1.

What Gavin Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment gets right

Former president Donald Trump walked to speak during a rally, in Pickens, S.C., July 1, 2023.

Don’t let Trump run out the clock on justice

Evan Wright, a first-year Columbia University medical student, performed at a ceremony of gratitude honoring people who donated their bodies for study in the school's anatomy lab, in New York, April 21, 2023.

Christine M. Pink

When it comes to donating bodies for research, the living must advocate for the dead

Latinos are not well-represented in higher education — only 4 percent of master’s degree holders and 1 percent of PhD holders are Latino.

Latinos aren’t represented in higher education. Here’s how to fix that.

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

Metro

Owner of R.I. luxury resort denies actress’s claims of sexual harassment, files countersuit claiming harassment and fraud

Paul Mihailides, the owner of The Preserve Sporting Club and Residences, denied all claims of inappropriate behavior and has accused actress and model Alison McDaniel of sabotage and slander.

‘They were amazing’: Father of two teenagers killed in Randolph crash recalls their compassion, close bond

“I truly believe that TJ died at the scene and Makhi said, ‘I’m not going to let you go by yourself,’” said Terry Boston Sr., referring to his sons. “That’s the relationship they had.”

Boston Police release body-camera video showing aftermath of Councilor Kendra Lara’s car crash

The footage that features interviews with both Lara and the man who she said she swerved to avoid in the minutes following the crash.

Mass. rolls out new program to help immigrants with legal services

The effort could help migrant families staying in state-funded shelters and hotels obtain permits to work legally more quickly.

Sports

Colton Cowser's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning was the deciding blow in the Orioles' victory.

Orioles 4, Rays 3 (10 innings)

The first-place Orioles — yes, first place — bounce the Rays in 10 innings

The Orioles won the opener of a four-game series between the American League’s top teams.

Kevin Maxen said he no longer felt comfortable hiding his sexuality or his boyfriend of two years.

Jaguars strength coach is first male coach in a major US-based pro league to come out as gay

Kevin Maxen spoke about his sexual orientation in an interview published Thursday by Outsports.

Jason Brito, Leo Cardosso, Denick Cardosso Silver, and Nuysean Andrade, all friends of Makhi Boston, 18, and his brother Terry Boston Jr., 15, at a growing memorial the scene of the accident.

‘They were amazing’: Father of two teenagers killed in Randolph crash recalls their compassion, close bond

“I truly believe that TJ died at the scene and Makhi said, ‘I’m not going to let you go by yourself,’” said Terry Boston Sr., referring to his sons. “That’s the relationship they had.”

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox can’t afford to overlook disappointing Mets

Blue Jays gain traction in AL East by shutting out Padres to avoid sweep

Women's World Cup Notebook

New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation

Business

Seaport Hotel workers rally in support of union contract

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

After concerns about staff diversity and culture, Convention Center Authority hires its first chief diversity officer

The MCCA came under fire in March following Boston Globe coverage showing the lack of a full-time diversity officer and people of color in top positions on the nearly 400-person staff.

Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns

US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

magazine

A Rakks shelving system is an economical solution for storing the homeowner’s book collection in the living room, where simple lights don’t interfere with the leafy view.

Your Home | Small Spaces

How a Roxbury home uses Japanese design principles to feel larger than it is

She’s moving closer to her parents, but she hasn’t told her boyfriend she’s set a date

Eggplant ‘Katsu’

Go beyond eggplant parm with these recipes from around the world

Hollywood, bring intermission back to super long movies

metro

Monica’s Trattoria in the North End is attempting to remove Patrick Mendoza's status as manager of record, as he remains at large after allegedly firing shots last week.

‘Really unprecedented’: Monica’s Trattoria seeks transfer of management as owner remains at large after alleged shooting

Critics say pettiness among Mass. lawmakers is delaying key gun control bill

More than 70 Massachusetts beaches remain closed due to high bacteria levels

sports

Will the Angels elect to trade Shohei Ohtani or keep the best player in baseball in his final months before free agency?

Which American League teams will be buyers, which will be sellers, with the trade deadline drawing near? And what should the Red Sox do?

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut set for Friday night against Cruz Azul in new Leagues Cup

NFL owners unanimously approve the $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris group, which includes Magic Johnson

business

Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded Alameda and FTX, at his office in Hong Kong. Caroline Ellison, a top executive in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire, recorded her thoughts on private Google documents that offer new insight into the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.

Inside the private writings of Caroline Ellison, star witness in the FTX case

Adidas and Ye’s secret battle over a $100 million marketing fund

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

politics

Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis takes his presidential campaign to Utah, a heavily GOP state where Trump has struggled

Former Trump State Department official convicted for attacking police during Capitol riot

House overwhelmingly passes bill to improve air travel

Nation

A sign that reads "Coeur d'Alene Rejects Hate" is shown under a pride flag in the window of the Emerge CDA art gallery, July 18, in downtown Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Idaho jury finds 5 from white nationalist group guilty of criminal conspiracy to riot at Pride event

New York considers ban on cash prize contests for hunting coyotes, squirrels, some other wildlife

Survey of 30 US cities shows nearly 10 percent drop in homicides in 2023

World

Grain silos stood mostly unused in the town of Marianske in southern Ukraine’s Dnipro region last month.

Russia bombards Odesa and other southern Ukraine port cities for third night since end of grain deal

Israel’s Netanyahu doubles down on judicial plan, rejects criticism, and moves ahead toward key vote

Protesters angry over Quran burning storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad

opinion

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered remarks at an event where he announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in Boston on April 19.

The politic fringe: RFK Jr.’s troubling candidacy looms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spouts nonsense, but some conspiracy theories are true

The unintended consequence of Putin’s war in Ukraine

lifestyle

A rare example of the corpse flower — a giant flower that only blooms after many years and smells like rotting flesh when it does — is expected to bloom any day now at Wheaton College in Norton.

Watch the world’s smelliest flower bloom at Wheaton College

I’m going to stop hooking up with him

How to beat the heat without breaking the bank

food & dining

John Lincecum, the co-owner of Turtle Swamp Brewing in Jamaica Plain, stands in the taproom.

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

Where to watch the Women’s World Cup in R.I.

Umbria returns to the North End; Gufo to open in East Cambridge

travel

What is skiplagging — and why do airlines hate it?

I’ve been banned by Airbnb, but no one will tell me why

WCVB’s Brittany Johnson on crunchy peanut butter, coffee mugs, and getting to know Boston

Arts

Unknown, "Mina Loy Dressed for the Blindman's Ball," 1917.

‘Mina Loy: Strangeness Is Inevitable’ celebrates a remarkable ‘cultural pollinator’

‘Impassioned Destruction’: Exhibit offers new perspective on Boston Tea Party

In ‘Slice,’ Aaron Fink celebrates the sensuality of paint — and the succulence of a famous fruit

Books

In Edith Bruck’s ‘Lost Bread,’ an account of the Holocaust and its aftermath, cruelty continues for survivors even after Auschwitz is closed

Could ‘The Last of Us’ really happen? Emily Monosson details the potential future of fungal pathogens in an ever-warming world

Visual columnist Wendy MacNaughton on books about mortality and drawing

Movies

Stephen Curry in the documentary "Stephen Curry: Underrated."

‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ shoots and scores

‘Theater Camp’: The show must go on, and on

From ‘Marcel’ to ‘Theater Camp,’ mockumentaries that turn it up to 11

Television

Ricky Gervais is best known as the creator of “The Office,” but his "Extras" is a sharp take on the hunger for fame and what fame can do to people once they find it.

Striking up a conversation about ‘Extras’

At 30,000 feet, airborne thrillers are the height of drama

Buoyant ‘Afterparty’ holds up well in season 2

music

DJ Whysham, shown at the Lawn on D, not far from where the NAACP convention will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

DJ Whysham’s bringing music, and her community spirit, to the NAACP convention

Kronos celebrates its five decades, at MassMoCA’s LOUD Weekend festival

Jason Aldean’s new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it.

Theater/Dance

A Broadway street sign in New York. The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions, which represent producers, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees announced Thursday they had reached a tentative agreement that had threatened a strike as early as Friday.

Amid labor turmoil in Hollywood, Broadway seems to avoid a strike

‘Annie,’ ‘Hadestown,’ and ‘The Cher Show’ coming to the Wang Theatre in 2024

Comedian Jenny Yang is on strike and on tour at the same time

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

Master hacker Kevin Mitnick, who spent four years in federal prison for stealing computer secrets, talks to the media in Los Angeles in June 2000.

Kevin Mitnick, who eluded authorities during hacking spree, is dead at 59

Longtime college administrator Lew Perkins dies at the age of 78

Harry G. Frankfurt, philosopher with surprising take on bull, dies at 94