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Berklee College of Music announces President Erica Muhl will not return

Hired in 2020, Muhl was the first female president of the 78-year-old institution.

‘It didn’t seem real’: Three onboard plane injured in Stow crash between two homes Sunday
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash, an FAA spokesperson said Sunday afternoon.

Kelly Ayotte running for New Hampshire governor in 2024
The former US senator’s entrance sets up a contest among multiple conservative GOP candidates.

What’s in Israel’s judicial overhaul, and why is it so divisive?

Here’s a look at what the overhaul is — and why it has drawn the most sustained and intense demonstrations the country has ever seen.
Israeli parliament approves key part of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Chatbots are out for my job
A new generation of artificial intelligence systems promise to do what journalists do — but they have their limitations.

DeSantis doubles down on claim that some Black people benefited from slavery

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying his efforts to de-emphasize racism in his state’s public school curriculum.

Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park

A woman was found dead in Montana on Saturday after coming into contact with a grizzly bear on a trail west of Yellowstone National Park.

Former Cohasset town employee charged in crypto-mining scheme due in court

Four stranded horse riders rescued in White Mountains

Search suspended for missing 18-year-old lobsterman from Maine

Teen killed in Dennis boat crash Friday identified as Dover-Sherborn high school student

A 27-mile community-made trail brings urban hiking to Boston

The Walking City Trail, spanning 17 neighborhoods, marries the city’s green spaces and urban landscapes to create an immersive experience for locals and tourists.
Seven wonders of the sports world

The story of a 50-year love affair with Fenway Park

Globe journalist Stan Grossfeld traveled across America to capture the venues that have captured our hearts.

If you’re lucky enough to get inside Augusta National, you’ll understand why they call it ‘heaven’

The Masters is on every sports fan's bucket list. And they'll all tell you it's worth it.
Tell us: What’s the greatest sports venue in America? In the world?

Dan Shaughnessy
Danny Ainge almost returned to baseball after the Celtics traded him, and other discoveries from a weekend at the Hall of Fame
Plus, an interesting conversation over breakfast with Johnny Bench.

‘What else are you going to do with it?’: Developer Bill Cummings is giving away his fortune.

How a hard-working fruit punch salesman built a suburban real estate empire — and why he’s now focused on turning it into game-changing donations.
BETH TEITELL | COMMENTARY

ICING? What’s that? Welcome to the grievance-packed world of electric vehicle charging.

EV drivers are hogging chargers. Motorists driving gas-powered cars are trying to reclaim parking spots lost to EV charging.
KEVIN CULLEN

Behind the Maine flag debate, an identity crisis

The decision on the future of the flag likely will be decided by voters in a November referendum. But Mainers appear very divided on the idea.
MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘Twisted Metal’ premieres, ‘Dark Winds’ returns, and ‘Big Brother’ endures

I never saw “Big Brother” lasting almost a quarter of a century, but here we are. CBS is celebrating that milestone this week. Meanwhile, another video game comes to TV — the PlayStation demolition derby franchise “Twisted Metal.”
Innovation economy

‘There’s no white knuckling it through traffic’: This Seaport company is offering dock space as an employee perk.

The perk was first proposed in 2020 as a way to bring people back to the office.

Don’t let inflation eat your lunch: Investing pros say to diversify amid uncertainty

Even as the economy seems uncertain, financial experts recommend playing the long game.
Opinion
Tom Keane

The deadly motorcycle accident. And the other vehicle.

There’s a jolt, an explosion, and the world turns white.
EDITORIAL

Want to fix health care burnout? Improve work conditions for doctors and nurses.
RENÉE GRAHAM

With the NAACP convention, Boston looks to repair its reputation
IDEAS | SUZANNE MATSON

My Barbie, my self
JEFF JACOBY

When the minimum wage rises, does homelessness rise too?

'Barbenheimer'

Fans reclaimed ‘girliness’ through fashion at the opening night of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’
At the Boston Common AMC theater, attendees were decked out in sparkles, sequins, studs, and, of course, pink.

‘Barbie’ box office to the world: The pandemic is officially over

The blockbuster turnout signaled that Hollywood has finally bounced back from the pandemic.
Odie Henderson review | ★★★★

Don’t even try to put this ‘Barbie’ in a box

Odie Henderson review | ★★1/2

‘Oppenheimer’ brings out the best and worst in Christopher Nolan

More recent News

City Councilor Michael Flaherty says colleague Kendra Lara should have resigned
“That councilor should have taken her own inventory, looked at the facts,” Flaherty said.

Bruins reportedly terminated contract of Mitchell Miller in February settlement
The Bruins announced in November that they parted ways with Miller two days after signing him, but he was still under contract.

Four rescued from sinking boat in Boston Harbor, State Police say
Two men and two women were on a 41-foot cabin cruiser when it began taking on water near the north side of Peddocks Island and sent out a mayday broadcast at 4:50 p.m., officials said.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

We need to talk about the ACL injuries hanging over the Women’s World Cup, for the sake of female athletes everywhere

At a time when women's sports are ready to soar, a lack of science is holding them back.
INNOVATOR Q&A

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

Kristin Scaplen, a psychology professor at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., said she’s using fruit flies to help look at how alcohol use changes circuits in the brain.

Authorities probing why police dog was deployed on Ohio man who was surrendering

An investigation has been launched into why an Ohio officer allowed his police dog to attack a truck driver who was surrendering with his hands raised, despite State Highway Patrol troopers urging the officer to hold the dog back.

Recommended reads

Rise in cancer among younger people worries and puzzles doctors

An array of cancers are striking people younger than 50 at higher rates than in previous decades, prompting new screening guidelines, new research, and growing concern.

Meet the MBTA’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 most content riders.

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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

After a rain-shortened first night, Luke Combs makes a splash at Gillette

Dorrance Dance an engaging treat for eyes and ears at Jacob’s Pillow

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

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’
EDITORIAL

To save mothers’ lives, reduce racism in obstetrical care
IDEAS | HOWARD MANSFIELD

Losing NASA — and finding it again
RENÉE GRAHAM

The vexing blueprint of ‘celebrity’ presidential politics
MARCELA GARCÍA

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

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

Metro

A 27-mile community-made trail brings urban hiking to Boston

The Walking City Trail, spanning 17 neighborhoods, marries the city’s green spaces and urban landscapes to create an immersive experience for locals and tourists.
RI BUSINESS

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.

Berklee College of Music announces President Erica Muhl will not return

Hired in 2020, Muhl was the first female president of the 78-year-old institution.

Judge holds brief hearing in case of Jack Teixeira, Guardsman accused of leaking top secret information

Teixeira, 21, did not appear in US District Court in Boston for the hearing before US District Court Judge Indira Talwani who is now overseeing the case following Teixeira’s indictment in June.

Sports

Bruins

Bruins reportedly terminated contract of Mitchell Miller in February settlement

The Bruins announced in November that they parted ways with Miller two days after signing him, but he was still under contract.

Kylian Mbappe gets $333 million offer from Saudi Club Al-Hilal

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has offered €300 million ($333 million) for French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to Bloomberg.
World Cup 2023

Follow along with the Women’s World Cup with our day-by-day schedule and live results

The FIFA World Cup began on Thursday, and the United States plays its first match on Friday night against Vietnam.
Dan Shaughnessy

Danny Ainge almost returned to baseball after the Celtics traded him, and other discoveries from a weekend at the Hall of Fame

Tell us: What’s the greatest sports venue in America? In the world?
WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY

What’s next as women’s professional hockey regroups and realigns for the future?

Business

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Chatbots are out for my job

A new generation of artificial intelligence systems promise to do what journalists do — but they have their limitations.

Don’t let inflation eat your lunch: Investing pros say to diversify amid uncertainty

Even as the economy seems uncertain, financial experts recommend playing the long game.

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

SoftBank ups stake in Wilmington-based Symbotic in joint venture deal
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Why ACL injuries are hanging over the Women's World Cup
Your Home | Small Spaces

To split a room for siblings, they borrowed from sailboat design
COOKING

Recipes: Stay cool with fresh summer salads
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 24-30

metro

Former Cohasset town employee charged in crypto-mining scheme due in court

Here's who could benefit from Matos’ signature stumble

The latest political news in Rhode Island

sports

We need to talk about the ACL injuries hanging over the Women’s World Cup, for the sake of female athletes everywhere

We’re witnessing an ascent to greatness from Sophia Smith in the Women’s World Cup

If you’re lucky enough to get inside Augusta National, you’ll understand why they call it ‘heaven’

business

Roche signs $2.8 billion Alnylam deal for hypertension drug

Elon Musk reveals new black and white X logo to replace Twitter’s blue bird

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

politics

DeSantis doubles down on claim that some Black people benefited from slavery

Jill Biden heads to Paris to help mark US return to UN educational and scientific agency

A ‘leaner, meaner’ DeSantis campaign faces a reboot and a reckoning

Nation

Authorities probing why police dog was deployed on Ohio man who was surrendering

Minneapolis backs off arrests for psychedelic plant use

Woman found dead after grizzly bear encounter near Yellowstone National Park

World

What’s in Israel’s judicial overhaul, and why is it so divisive?

Israeli parliament approves key part of Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul

Russia says Moscow and Crimea hit by Ukrainian drones while Russian forces bombard Ukraine’s south

opinion

Terrifying irony: We train troops, and some become threats themselves

Think of Cuba as a neighbor, not a piece on a global game board

Four things Mass. can do now to lower flood risk from failing dams

lifestyle

Can I be happy with someone who’s a full-time caregiver?

Should I make this breakup less ugly?

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

food & dining

Recipes: Stay cool with fresh summer salads

How a Mexican lager became America’s bestselling beer

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

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

This week’s TV: ‘Twisted Metal’ premieres, ‘Dark Winds’ returns, and ‘Big Brother’ endures

Reality TV performers need a union, ‘Housewives’ star says

Netflix hikes ad-free price for new subscribers

music

After a rain-shortened first night, Luke Combs makes a splash at Gillette

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

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

Theater/Dance

Dorrance Dance an engaging treat for eyes and ears at Jacob’s Pillow

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

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