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After fighting to obtain Trump’s taxes, Richard Neal is on the other side of an IRS battle involving Hunter Biden

As the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, Neal has become a key player for his party in a high-stakes tax fight that could reverberate in the presidential election.

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.

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

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

The Boston Licensing Board gave a lawyer for the Mendoza family, owners of Monica’s Trattoria in the North End, until the end of Friday to submit written proof that a proposed new Manager of Record was qualified for the job.

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.

Nancy Hanson, slain Newton mother of three, remembered by friends: ‘She was the daughter I never had’

COVID-19 waste water numbers are ticking up again

Savin Hill Beach in Boston was closed due to high levels of bacteria on Tuesday.

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.

Beach closing tracker: See where beaches are closed in Mass.

‘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.”

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.

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.

Shark Week kicks off Sunday night on the Discovery Channel.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought

Why viewers continue to eat up Discovery Channel’s Shark Week

It took sharks a few million years finally to land their first big gig, and 35 years later, they’re not about to be chased from the cable TV waters.

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.

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?

Opinion

Runners competed in the girls 100 meter hurdles at the Boston City League track and field championships at White Stadium on May 16.

Boston’s student athletes deserve a first-class playing field

Plan to revamp White Stadium deserves a thumbs up.

A vigilante’s anthem and ‘colored people’ — the normalization of white nationalism

Shira Schoenberg

To combat book bans, strengthen school libraries

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

IDEAS | TIM RITCHIE

The AI doomsaying is counterproductive

'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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Introducing Globe Opinion podcast ‘Say More with Shirley Leung’

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

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

R.I.’s school funding formula: We need to do better

The president of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council notes that the formula was successful when it was created in 2010, but is no longer enough to achieve equity for all districts.

Providence is vulnerable to flooding. Here’s how leaders are trying to prevent a catastrophe

Repairs to the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier will help address coastal storm surge that threatens the city’s downtown area.

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.”

Sports

Shark Week kicks off Sunday night on the Discovery Channel.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought

Why viewers continue to eat up Discovery Channel’s Shark Week

It took sharks a few million years finally to land their first big gig, and 35 years later, they’re not about to be chased from the cable TV waters.

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.

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

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

Business

House aims to ease air travel delays with more money for air traffic controllers

The House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Federal Aviation Administration more money to hire air traffic controllers.

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and other technology companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology have agreed to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by President Joe Biden’s administration

Seaport Hotel workers rally in support of union contract

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

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

Boston City Councilwoman Kendra Lara leaving West Roxbury District Court after her arraignment Wednesday on her recent car accident. Police have said Lara has not had a valid Massachusetts driver’s license since 2013.

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

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

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

sports

Hannah Wilkinson scored the winner an emotional day for New Zealand.

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

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

business

Anil Soni, CEO of the WHO Foundation, spoke in an interview conducted on Zoom from Geneva, Switzerland in May. Nearly 40 percent of the money raised by the WHO Foundation in its first two years came from anonymous sources, according to reports released by the Foundation.

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

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

politics

Massachusetts Representative Richard Neal (right), the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, talked with the panel's chairman, Representative Jason Smith, a Missouri Republican, before a hearing in March.

After fighting to obtain Trump’s taxes, Richard Neal is on the other side of an IRS battle involving Hunter Biden

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

Nation

James Barber.

Alabama executes man for the 2001 beating death of a woman, resuming lethal injections after review

Alabama GOP proposals for second Black district are unlikely to win court approval, experts warn

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

World

Iraqis raise copies of the Quran, Muslims' holy book, during a protest in Tahrir Square, on July 20, in Baghdad, Iraq.

Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden

Russia aims missiles at Ukraine’s farm storage after days of hitting port facilities

Thousands march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to protest Israeli government’s judicial overhaul plan

opinion

A sign at Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif.

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

These Boston cyclists eagerly await a Boylston Street lane

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

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