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International Brotherhood of Teamsters general president Sean O'Brien spoke to UPS Teamster members in Brooklyn on July 14.

For Teamsters head Sean O’Brien, who just reached UPS deal, Mass. union roots run deep

O’Brien, who led Local 25 in Charlestown for more than 15 years, vowed to make the Teamsters a more militant organization when he was elected in late 2021. So far, he’s living up to that promise.

‘Boston had always been a hotbed’: A peek into the history of the Boston NAACP
See old photos and news clippings of Boston as the NAACP’s Boston chapter geared up to host the 1982 national convention amid turbulent times.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Kelly Ayotte is running against ... us
Governor Maura Healey, who grew up in New Hampshire, refused to be drawn by Ayotte’s provocation on Wednesday.

Rafael Devers (right) got the Red Sox on the board with a solo homer in the sixth inning.

Red Sox 5, Braves 3

In a game with a playoff feel at Fenway, Red Sox complete two-game sweep of Braves

Rafael Devers, Triston Casas, and Adam Duvall hit solo home runs for Boston.

Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom knows the market for short-term additions can take many forms.

Alex Speier I On baseball

As the trade deadline grows ever closer, where do the Red Sox stand?

For the Sox, the 2023 season is the first under chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom where the promise of the present and future are conjoined.

First six months of the state’s mental health overhaul reveal promise and challenges

New Help Line and urgent care centers win praise for helping in crises, but ongoing care remains a challenge amid workforce shortages.

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara is facing criminal charges. Will it cost her an election?

As she runs for a second term, receiving the same backing from two years ago is an open question.

These maps show what to expect from this week’s ‘dangerous heat’ in Southern New England
Temperatures are expected to peak Friday, reaching well into the 90s throughout the region. Humidity will make conditions feel even hotter.

Mass. DCR swimming facilities to be open for extended hours during extreme heat

Three whales breach in unison off Cape Cod: ‘It was amazing’
Robert Addie from Portsmouth, N.H., and his three daughters were shocked to see the whales jump in unison Monday afternoon in Stellwagen Bank.

Sherborn teen killed in Dennis boat crash recalled as ‘true light’ who ‘lived every day in full’
Sadie Mauro was a rising senior and lacrosse player at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School and was among six people on a boat when it struck a jetty off the coast of Sesuit Beach in Dennis Friday night, officials have said.

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

‘If you don’t take the bus and train, you don’t understand’: Months later, many T slow zones remain — to passengers’ chagrin

NAACP Convention in Boston

A sign advertising the NAACP convention, seen from the Boston Convention Center.

The NAACP convention in Boston kicks off this week. Here’s what you need to know.

Kyle Denny, 17, at his home in Milton with the chemistry project he is entering in the NAACP ACT-SO competition. ACT-SO is a program meant to showcase the scholastic and artistic achievements of Black high school students. Denny's project demonstrates how activated charcoal can be used to filter dangerous emissions from household appliances.

‘African American students deserve to be celebrated’: Mass. students compete in NAACP’s annual ACT-SO competition

NAACP convention attendees gathered at the Hynes Auditorium in Boston on June 29, 1982.

For local leaders, the NAACP’s return to Boston is an opportunity to change the city’s image

The smoked chicken sandwich with a side of potato salad at Larry J's BBQ Cafe in the Seaport.

Where to eat when you’re in Boston for the NAACP convention

"It is incredibly unfortunate that we are at the place where we need to pursue legal action of any kind,” Auditor Diana DiZoglio said.

Auditor aims to sue the Legislature after it refuses to comply with her review

Diana DiZoglio accused Democratic leaders of the Legislature of “twisting and weaponizing” state law to thwart her attempts to inject more transparency into chambers that are exempt from public records law and often criticized for their opaque processes.

United States' Lindsey Horan heads the ball to score her team's first goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand.

John Powers | On Soccer

A draw against the Netherlands was good enough this time. Moving forward, the US needs better results.

What has set the US team apart for decades in global tournaments is its ability to do whatever is required to extract the necessary result. This one ran their unbeaten streak in World Cup play to a record 19. But the margins have become razor-thin.

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez seems to be a natural at the position, with the ability to absorb information and apply it on the field.

By all indications, Christian Gonzalez is exactly what the Patriots need at cornerback

Gonzalez could be a steal after sliding to New England at the No. 17 pick in this year's draft.

Opinion

Demonstrators blocked traffic on a highway during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Tel Aviv on July 24.

Israel’s judicial overhaul puts its democracy and economy at risk

Netanyahu coalition barrels ahead.

Joan Wickersham

Fredric March — Hollywood’s great chameleon

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Let’s celebrate Black Women’s Equal Pay Day by bringing an end to it

IDEAS | Fredrik deBoer

The hubris of AI hype

Alisa Rubin Peled

Israel is the canary in the coal mine for liberal democracy

More recent News

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell approached the podium for his weekly press conference and began speaking about the annual defense bill on the floor. But he then appeared to lose his train of thought, trailing off with a drawn-out “uh.”

Amid cash struggles and staff cuts, DeSantis to fundraise on Cape, attend Scott Brown’s BBQ in N.H.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign is hitting events on Cape Cod, in New Hampshire this weekend.

Why is President Biden’s dog attacking Secret Service personnel? There could be many reasons, specialists say.
In the wake of President Biden’s dog Commander attacking Secret Service personnel at least 10 times in four months, dog experts say there are a multitude of reasons why his dog could be exhibiting such aggressive behavior.

Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs
The US is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects, a former Air Force intelligence officer testified Wednesday to Congress.

Heading to Gillette Stadium to see Beyoncé? Here’s what you need to know.
At long last, Beyoncé's “Renaissance” world tour stops at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Tuesday, Aug. 1. If you’ve got a ticket to Gillette, here’s what to know before you go.

Hunter Biden’s plea deal on hold after federal judge raises concerns over the terms of the agreement
A Trump-appointed judge raised multiple concerns about the specifics of the deal and her role in the proceedings. She said the lawyers needed to untangle technical issues before moving forward.

Seven wonders of the sports world

Augusta National

Augusta National

There’s a reason they call it ‘heaven’

Churchill Downs

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

From the Brickyard to the Snake Pit

Lambeau Field

Lambeau Field

The windchill is 7 degrees. Who cares?

Churchill Downs

A weeklong party for a two-minute race

Cameron Indoor

Cameron Indoor Stadium

The Crazies are one of a kind

Michigan Stadium

Michigan Stadium

The fun starts early at The Big House

Fenway Park

Fenway Park

A love affair spawned from the ‘Impossible Dream’

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Kara Coluccio, a managing partner at Perspective Group, says the job market for biotech executives has gotten much tighter.

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The once-hot market for biotech jobs and lab space has cooled. What now?

The carnage in biotech is not just affecting the sector’s workforce — it’s punching a hole in Greater Boston’s real estate market.

Into the red

Massachusetts is phasing out natural gas. Why is it expanding in Douglas?
Emails shared with the Globe show how the town, a large utility, and a warehouse developer worked together to make sure the gas permit would be approved.

Boston wants to fill empty storefronts. The Wu administration just awarded $2.8 million in grants to help do it.
The Wu administration is doling out funds to help 24 companies open up in vacant street-level spaces.

As Boston office market stagnates, worry grows about the value of big buildings
Few office towers have sold this year, and the ones that have are selling for a discount.

Culture & Lifestyle

Sinéad O'Connor performing in Budapest in 2019.

Sinéad O’Connor, an appreciation in eight songs

Mdou Moctar (left) and his band will play the folk festival on Friday.

All kinds of folks at Newport Folk

From left: Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, Tiffany Haddish as Harriet, LaKeith Stanfield as Ben, and Owen Wilson as Father Kent in Disney's live-action "Haunted Mansion."

The second time’s the charm for Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’

The Lowell Folk Festival takes over the city's downtown July 28-30.

10 must-see artists and events at the Lowell Folk Festival

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

Mass General Brigham nurse Marclyn Morice took care of Eleanor McLaughlin at McLaughlin's Needham apartment as part of MGB's Home Hospital program.

Providing hospital-level care at home saves money. The government should allow more of it.

Call Florida’s school curriculum on Black history what it is — a mendacious white nationalist hagiography fostered by the racist, ahistorical, anti-education policies of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, a Republican candidate for president.

Florida’s silver linings guide to slavery

“There is no writing process,” a student said. “Boom. It’s done. Like Googling.”

IDEAS | LIZ SHULMAN

Keep ChatGPT out of the classroom

The Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb and the Atomic Bomb Dome at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.

With the release of ‘Oppenheimer,’ debate over using the atomic bomb on Japan continues

US Marines geared up in front of a sunset before loading into a transport vehicle at Afghanistan's Kandahar International Airport, Dec. 19, 2001.

Jeremy Kofsky and Kael Weston

Senate must confirm Marine Corps commandant

Jim Caviezel in Angel Studios' "Sound of Freedom."

IDEAS | MATTHEW REMSKI

America’s summer of fake saviors

Metro

Talking the promises and challenges of offshore wind, with Ørsted’s David Hardy

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the North American CEO of a major offshore wind developer breaks it all down.

First six months of the state’s mental health overhaul reveal promise and challenges

New Help Line and urgent care centers win praise for helping in crises, but ongoing care remains a challenge amid workforce shortages.

‘Boston had always been a hotbed’: A peek into the history of the Boston NAACP

See old photos and news clippings of Boston as the NAACP’s Boston chapter geared up to host the 1982 national convention amid turbulent times.

Mass. DCR swimming facilities to be open for extended hours during extreme heat

The Department of Recreation and Conservation will extend operational hours across its statewide network of pools, spray decks, and ocean and fresh water beaches, Governor Maura Healey’s office said in a statement Wednesday.

Sports

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez seems to be a natural at the position, with the ability to absorb information and apply it on the field.

By all indications, Christian Gonzalez is exactly what the Patriots need at cornerback

Gonzalez could be a steal after sliding to New England at the No. 17 pick in this year's draft.

United States' Lindsey Horan heads the ball to score her team's first goal during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and the Netherlands in Wellington, New Zealand.

John Powers | On Soccer

A draw against the Netherlands was good enough this time. Moving forward, the US needs better results.

What has set the US team apart for decades in global tournaments is its ability to do whatever is required to extract the necessary result. This one ran their unbeaten streak in World Cup play to a record 19. But the margins have become razor-thin.

Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and the Rangers' Adolis Garcia were in the middle as the benches clear following Garcia's grand slam during the fifth inning.

Rangers 13, Astros 5

Benches empty during Rangers’ rout of Astros

Adolis García hit a grand slam to highlight a seven-run fifth inning for AL West-leading Texas.

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP | UNITED STATES 1, NETHERLANDS 1

Lindsey Horan rallies United States for a tie in Group E matchup with the Netherlands

Alex Speier I On baseball

As the trade deadline grows ever closer, where do the Red Sox stand?

LEAGUES CUP | REVOLUTION 5, ATLETICO SAN LUIS 1

Designated Players drive Revolution to Leagues Cup romp over Atletico San Luis

Business

For Teamsters head Sean O’Brien, who just reached UPS deal, Mass. union roots run deep

O’Brien, who led Local 25 in Charlestown for more than 15 years, vowed to make the Teamsters a more militant organization when he was elected in late 2021. So far, he’s living up to that promise.

Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s president

Mutinous soldiers in the African nation of Niger claim to have overthrown the democratically elected president, announcing on state television that they have put an end to the government over the country’s deteriorating security.

US economy likely slowed in April-June quarter but still showed its resilience

California Governor Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

magazine

He was caught trying to defraud a COVID relief fund. Then he vanished.

The writer leads a rally for student debt cancellation held near the White House on June 20.

Why I know the NAACP’s next generation is going to accomplish great things

At a time when women’s sports are ready to soar, a lack of science is holding them back

Chicken Salad With Romaine and Tahini-Herb Dressing

Recipes: Stay cool with fresh summer salads

metro

Officer Henry Breckenridge was a fixture on the beat in his hometown. “Henry was one of the nicest and most gentle people I have had the honor to know,” Peabody Police Chief Tom Griffin said.

Peabody mourns Officer Henry Breckenridge, a gentle and genuine soul

Three whales breach in unison off Cape Cod: ‘It was amazing’

Skipper assesses her first year as Boston’s schools superintendent as “effective”

sports

Rafael Devers (right) got the Red Sox on the board with a solo homer in the sixth inning.

In a game with a playoff feel at Fenway, Red Sox complete two-game sweep of Braves

Jimmy Garoppolo excited to practice with new club Las Vegas Raiders

Guardians trade shortstop Amed Rosario to Dodgers

business

Dr. Isaac “Zak” Kohane, the chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School, and Carey Goldberg, a longtime health and science journalist, are guests on the latest episode of Globe Opinion's new podcast, “Say More with Shirley Leung.”

The chatbot will see you now

Rockport and Reebok back together again

Fed raises rates and leaves door open to more

politics

Boys are silhouetted against the sky at sunset as they run along a ridge at Papago Park, April 1, in Phoenix.

Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist

Biden is welcoming far-right Italian Prime Minister Meloni for White House talks

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence

Nation

A notification for sesame is printed under the ingredient list on a bag of hot dog buns.

Sesame is being newly added to some foods. The FDA says it doesn’t violate an allergy law

Judge delays Hunter Biden plea deal

In Phoenix heat, ice-filled body bags are a life-saving technology

World

Ukrainian servicemen walk on their position at the front line, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on July 2.

Kyiv launches a major push against Russian forces, officials and analysts say

Mutinous soldiers say they’ve taken Niger. The government says a coup won’t be tolerated.

Judge allows Prince Harry’s snooping lawsuit against publisher of The Sun tabloid to go to trial

opinion

Teacher Ivone Dossantos read to toddlers at the Ellis Early Learning center in the South End on March 3.

Let’s celebrate Black Women’s Equal Pay Day by bringing an end to it

NAACP must embrace the legacy of ‘abolition democracy’

Providing hospital-level care at home saves money. The government should allow more of it.

lifestyle

Tom Brady attended the Los Angeles premiere of "80 For Brady" in January.

Tom Brady’s playing the field, and the tabloids can’t stop speculating about whom he might be dating

You had me at prenup

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

food & dining

Customers walked to a Trader Joe's market, Aug. 13, 2019, in Cambridge, Mass. Trader Joe’s announced Friday, July 21, 2023, that it would recall two of its cookie products because they may contain rocks.

Trader Joe’s announces recall of two cookie brands with possible rock contamination

This cool, small appliance turns fruit into desserts

Effie’s Homemade expands its biscuit lineup

travel

Rooms at the Chatwal Lodge feature Adirondack- style furnishings.

Feeling fancy at the foot of the Catskill Mountains

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

The best rental car company for every type of traveler

Arts

Maria Molteni and collaborators Vin Caponigro, Laura Campagna, Ash Capachione, and Laura Ganci stand on Molteni's mural "Gateway to Infinity (An Anti-monument)."

Putting monumentality underfoot on the Greenway

An atelier of her own

Before they went full Hollywood, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles broke the mold in Northampton

Books

Dust jacket of John Kostrzewa's new book about hiking trails in Rhode Island.

Hey buddy, take a hike. But read this first.

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

Movies

From left: Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, Tiffany Haddish as Harriet, LaKeith Stanfield as Ben, and Owen Wilson as Father Kent in Disney's live-action "Haunted Mansion."

The second time’s the charm for Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’

The Indigo Girls had no idea ‘Closer to Fine’ would have such a big role in ‘Barbie’

Before they went full Hollywood, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles broke the mold in Northampton

Television

From left: Luis Guzmán, Jenna Ortega, and Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Wednesday," the No. 1 Netflix show based on views.

‘Bridgerton,’ spinoff dominate Netflix Top 10, but ‘Wednesday’ is No. 1

‘Dark Winds’ actress Jessica Matten is ‘all about representation’

In season 2, ‘Afterparty’ and ‘Minx’ lack surprises — but not enjoyment

music

Sinéad O'Connor performing in Budapest in 2019.

Sinéad O’Connor, an appreciation in eight songs

Jillian Dawn comes back to Boston — and ‘Boston’

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Theater/Dance

Dorrance Dance in "45th & 8th" at the 2023 Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

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

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

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor appears at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Feb. 22, 1989.

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

Rocky Wirtz, third-generation owner of Blackhawks, dead at 70

Johnny Lujack, 1947 Heisman winner who led Notre Dame to 3 national titles, dies at 98