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North End restaurant owner who allegedly shot window of Modern Pastry ordered held without bail

Patrick Mendoza, the owner of Monica’s Trattoria, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including including assault to murder. He will remain in custody until a detention hearing July 26.

Tony Bennett left a piece of his heart in Boston, too

Locally, friends recall the singer's kindness, generosity, and singular talent.
Tony Bennett, ‘the best singer in the business,’ has died at 96

8 must-watch Tony Bennett performances

Woman’s leg caught between Orange Line train and platform at State Street
The woman was seen sitting with her leg stuck from above the knee as the train remained stationary with its doors open shortly before 5 p.m.

Former State Street vice president accused of four rapes allowed to spend time on Cape Cod with family

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.

Councilor Lara pleads not guilty to multiple charges in connection with crash

Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels
Katherine Banks has resigned after a Black journalist’s celebrated hiring at one of the nation’s largest campuses unraveled over criticism of her diversity and inclusion work.

Maine man arrested for alleged assaults of police officers during Jan. 6 insurrection at US Capitol

Taunton man shot to death in car parked in driveway

At 84, he’d traveled the entire Amtrak map — except Boston to Brunswick. It was time to finish.

On Friday, Nat Read rode the Amtrak 681 Downeaster train from North Station to Brunswick, Maine, completing his 21,400-mile journey over decades.
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?
Tell us: What are your travel hacks?
TRAVEL

Exploring van life in Southern California beach towns, where ‘roughing it’ feels good

The expense of equipping a modern camper van translates to higher rental costs. But if you can swing it, the freedom is priceless.
Dan Shaughnessy

Looking forward to voting for some slam-dunk Baseball Hall of Fame candidates in the coming years, and other thoughts

After years of withholding votes for players because of incomplete résumés or steroid stench, this longtime BBWAA member looks forward to upcoming ballots.

Meet the T’s very happiest passengers. (Hint: They’re not on the subway.)
Ferry service accounts for about half a percent of all MBTA ridership, or around 4,000 trips per weekday. But that tiny minority may just be the T’s

In step forward for aging Cape Cod bridges, Senate proposes $350 million for replacement
The funding's inclusion in a Senate appropriations bill signaled more of an appetite in Washington to help shoulder the estimated $4 billion replacement of the Sagamore and Bourne bridges.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I discovered he is an avid soccer fan and I told him about the intramural soccer team I’m organizing’

Will this super soccer fan score a second date?
Minor Details

The Red Sox’ Roman Anthony has gone from a relatively unheralded high school prospect to one of the fastest-rising talents in the minor leagues

In its midseason rankings, Baseball Prospectus listed Anthony as the No. 9 prospect in all of baseball, even ahead of Marcelo Mayer (No. 10).

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.

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

For many in the progressive neighborhood, Turtle Swamp Brewing 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.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Have an extra room in your home? Host a migrant.

While the state works to assign newly arrived migrants to long-term shelters, which can take a couple of days, most of them need to find a place to stay in the meantime.
EDITORIAL

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

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

To combat book bans, strengthen school libraries
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.

Seven Weeks of Summer

Here’s your guide to the rest of the summer movie season

It’s not just ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer.’

More recent News

Chad Finn

The Celtics may be more talented overall than they were last season, but does that make them a better team?

With the departures of Marcus Smart and Grant Williams, it suddenly feels like the Celtics could use one more trustworthy player at about three positions.
Looking back at the 2013 Celtics-Nets trade that sent Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to Brooklyn

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House
President Biden announced that his administration has secured voluntary commitments from seven U.S. companies meant to ensure their AI products are safe before they release them.

‘Beetlejuice’ movie set props stolen in Vermont, including 150-pound abstract art statue, police say
Police are investigating the thefts of two large props from the “Beetlejuice 2″ movie set in Vermont.

Barack Obama tweets his summer playlist, including songs by SZA, Luke Combs, and Janelle Monae
As usual, it's quite a varied list.

RI POLITICS

R.I. elections board votes to refer all Matos nomination signatures to attorney general for investigation; Neronha says that’s ‘unlikely’

Sabina Matos, addressing the press Friday, said she is staying in the First Congressional District race. “Let’s be clear: My campaign is not under investigation. A vendor hired by my campaign is under investigation,” Matos said.
Who is the campaign worker behind the Matos signature scandal?

Judge sets May 2024 trial date for Trump in classified documents case in Florida

If the date holds, the trial will not start until deep into the presidential nominating calendar and probably well after the Republican nominee is clear.
Trump Organization and former fixer Michael Cohen settle his lawsuit over unpaid legal bills

Recommended reads

‘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.”

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.

MATTHEW GILBERT
After six months of Hollywood strikes, Peak TV would become Bleak TV
For viewers accustomed to abundance, imagining what would happen if Hollywood remains idle isn't a pretty picture.

Larry Edelman
Mass. jobless rate falls to a new low of 2.6 percent
The drop in June unemployment came as employers shed jobs and the labor force shrank.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

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

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

Special Projects

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 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

PODCAST | SHIRLEY LEUNG

Introducing Globe Opinion podcast ‘Say More with Shirley Leung’
Paulette Bernd

Anatomical donor programs are crucial to training the next generation of physicians
BOLETÍN

El alto costo de repudiar a los inmigrantes
NEWSLETTERS

The high cost of rejecting immigrants
IDEAS | JUDY KUGEL

The ageist in the mirror
IDEAS

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

Metro

North End restaurant owner who allegedly shot window of Modern Pastry ordered held without bail

Patrick Mendoza, the owner of Monica’s Trattoria, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including including assault to murder. He will remain in custody until a detention hearing July 26.
RI POLITICS

R.I. elections board votes to refer all Matos nomination signatures to attorney general for investigation; Neronha says that’s ‘unlikely’

Sabina Matos, addressing the press Friday, said she is staying in the First Congressional District race. “Let’s be clear: My campaign is not under investigation. A vendor hired by my campaign is under investigation,” Matos said.

Woman’s leg caught between Orange Line train and platform at State Street

The woman was seen sitting with her leg stuck from above the knee as the train remained stationary with its doors open shortly before 5 p.m.
NH NEWS

Hiker’s parents are retracing her final steps in N.H. to raise money for safety education programs

Emily Sotelo of Westford, Mass., died in 2022 while hiking in N.H.’s White Mountains. On July 29, hundreds of hikers plan to participate in “Emily’s Hike to Save a Life” in her honor.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOLS

MIAA hands Bishop Fenwick a one-year postseason ban after ‘serious, egregious and repeated’ rules violations

The MIAA did not specify which sport, team, or student-athletes were involved in resulted in the ruling, which was unanimous.
British Open notebook

No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, defending British Open champ Cameron Smith barely make cut

Both came through with great shots at the 18th to make the cut at the British Open on Friday, contrary to a slew of other major champions who are going home for the weekend.
Tour de France

Matej Mohorič fights tears after winning Tour de France’s 19th stage in closest finish ever

Few watching were certain who won as Mohorič finished only four thousandths of a second ahead of Kasper Asgreen in the tightest finish ever recorded.
Patriots notebook

Patriots announce practice schedule for first three days of training camp
WORLD CUP NOTEBOOK

Spain’s strong start to group play includes return of two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexis Putellas

MLB NOTEBOOK

Aaron Judge set to take live batting practice Sunday, but Yankees lose All-Star catcher Trevino for season

Business

Larry Edelman

Mass. jobless rate falls to a new low of 2.6 percent

The drop in June unemployment came as employers shed jobs and the labor force shrank.

National ‘right-to-repair’ deal not good enough, say backers of Mass. law

Supporters of the controversial state law say the new arrangement will still give carmakers too much control over the vital data.

Crypto heist couple set for US plea deal over Bitcoin laundering

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House
magazine
Your Home | Small Spaces

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

CONNECTIONS

While searching for my lost cat, I found friends in my new neighborhood
Dinner with Cupid

‘I discovered he is an avid soccer fan and I told him about the ... team I’m organizing’

PERSPECTIVE

Hollywood, bring intermission back to super long movies

metro

A shark did a ‘cartwheel’ in the air, captain says

Sabina Matos signatures investigation: Here’s what you need to know

Maine man arrested for alleged assaults of police officers during Jan. 6 insurrection at US Capitol

sports

Bill Belichick helped lead to Keion White’s position change. Now, the rookie hopes to make an impact for the Patriots.

Kemba Walker to sign with EuroLeague team

Looking forward to voting for some slam-dunk Baseball Hall of Fame candidates in the coming years, and other thoughts

business

Our costly climate future arrives early

Boston-based Temu is suing Shein. Here’s what their lawsuit tells us about ultra-fast fashion.

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

politics

R.I. elections board votes to refer all Matos nomination signatures to attorney general for investigation; Neronha says that’s ‘unlikely’

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards after pressure from the White House

Maine man arrested for alleged assaults of police officers during Jan. 6 insurrection at US Capitol

Nation

Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels

Tar balls are being found 100 miles downstream from Yellowstone River train derailment

DeSantis downplays Jan. 6, says it wasn’t an insurrection but a ‘protest’ that ‘ended up devolving’

World

Over 1,000 air reservists threaten to stop serving, as Israel’s political crisis grows

Thousands of Muslims took to the streets to express outrage over Quran desecration in Sweden

UK voters hand Sunak’s party two defeats

opinion

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

Should I make this breakup less ugly?

How to make your home a haven from toxic teenage overachievement culture

Watch the world’s smelliest flower bloom at Wheaton College

food & dining

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

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.

travel

Feeling fancy at the foot of the Catskill Mountains

The best rental car company for every type of traveler

A Chatham inn’s makeover, Colorado’s hot springs, and a self-folding travel stroller

Arts

‘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

Fans reclaimed ‘girliness’ through fashion at the opening night of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’

‘Beetlejuice’ movie set props stolen in Vermont, including 150-pound abstract art statue, police say

‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ shoots and scores

Television

Netflix hikes ad-free price for new subscribers

After six months of Hollywood strikes, Peak TV would become Bleak TV

Striking up a conversation about ‘Extras’

music

Tony Bennett left a piece of his heart in Boston, too

Dudley Jazz Fest to bring an afternoon of live jazz to Dorchester

Barack Obama tweets his summer playlist, including songs by SZA, Luke Combs, and Janelle Monae

Theater/Dance

Company One’s ‘Boy Who Kissed the Sky’ mythologizes a young Jimi Hendrix’s experience

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

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

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

Charles Wurster’s fight of a lifetime: Defending the environment, saving the birds

Tony Bennett, ‘the best singer in the business,’ has died at 96

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