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Trump pleads not guilty in 2020 election case

Former president faces federal conspiracy charges; judge sets next hearing for Aug. 28
Trump appeared before a judge to answer for the first time to charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

Read the indictment Here’s a breakdown of the sprawling case Follow live updates in Trump's latest indictment
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Matthew Judon’s situation at Patriots camp isn’t sitting well with Rob Gronkowski and Rob Ninkovich

If Judon is indeed "holding in" for a raise, and the Patriots are allowing him to do so, it's leaving two Patriots greats aghast.
Leading observation from Patriots training camp? Mac Jones has become the leader of a fun bunch on offense

City to focus on criminals as Mass. and Cass violence increases
Tania Del Rio, who coordinates the city’s Mass. and Cass response, said the target will be those who engage in “dangerous behavior."

Mayor Michelle Wu says troubled Mass. and Cass area has reached ‘new level of public safety alarm’

Adults have been riding the City Hall ‘cop slide’ seen in a viral video. Results have varied.
Millions of people who’ve repeatedly watched the video of a police officer zipping down a slide want to know: How did he pick up so much speed? Some have tried it for themselves.

After video of officer barreling down slide goes viral, people film descent for themselves — and post memes

‘The elephant in the room’: Former police officer running for Haverhill mayor, school board faces allegations of racism, misconduct against women

At issue: a 2013 background check performed by the city's police department.

Long-polluted parts of Boston’s major rivers continue to fail EPA’s water quality ‘report card’

Progress on cleaning up Boston’s three main rivers is uneven and some sections are still receiving failing grades, according to the 2022 Water Quality Report Card from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Woman, 21, fatally stabbed outside Park Street Station recalled as ‘very giving, loving person’

Jazreanna A. Sheppard-Gonzalez was an “amazing mother” and “the life of the party,” who had both serious and silly sides of her personality, family and close friends said Thursday, two weeks after the stabbing in Boston that took her life.

New Monica’s Trattoria manager approved by Boston Licensing Board after owner arrested

The application to make Amanda McQueen, the restaurant’s operations manager, the legal manager of record now must be approved by the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, officials said.

Ballard’s faces $50,000 in fines over tiki bars, fences

The legendary Block Island bar had a tumultuous season last year, culminating in a chaotic music festival last August.

In sex abuse lawsuit, Giuliani accused of lewd and antisemitic comments, using homophobic slur against Matt Damon
The former New York City mayor is the subject of a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by a woman who worked for him while he was Donald Trump's lawyer.

Old South Meeting House to receive $480,000 in federal money for renovation, Markey’s office says
Senator Edward J. Markey on Friday will join staff from Revolutionary Spaces, the nonprofit that manages the Washington Street landmark, to celebrate the federal investment that will help repair flood and water damage, officials said.

First lawsuit over new Mass. housing law targets town of Holden

A Central Massachusetts housing group filed a lawsuit that could tee up a court battle over the state’s new multifamily housing law.

Close call at Logan caused by private jet taking off without clearance, NTSB finds

Hull police officer charged with attacking 72-year-old Pembroke neighbor

NAACP Convention in Boston

‘Thriving together’: Black Bostonians and visitors celebrate a successful NAACP convention

Boston-area youth win prizes in annual NAACP competition

Hillary Clinton presents civil rights activist Hazel Dukes with NAACP’s highest honor

Robert Kraft, Meek Mill tell NAACP convention that Jewish, Black communities must combat hate together

How ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ influenced a generation of kids-at-heart

Somehow, amid all the colorful claymation and puppetry, the human character at the center was the most animated of all.
TV CRITICS CORNER

TV’s best episodes of the year (so far)

Amid the blur of the binge era, these series crafted standout stories within their seasons that asked viewers to slow down and take notice.

Lacrosse clinic in Roxbury invites Black and brown youth to learn a predominantly white sport

The workshop, hosted by Harlem Lacrosse in partnership with State Representative Christopher Worrell, saw more than 100 children and teens.
Opinion
Diana DiZoglio

The Legislature isn’t special. It should get audited like others do.

That our audit is being met with resistance from Beacon Hill is not an example of how expansionist my vision is — it’s just demonstrative of how opaque the Legislature has become.
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Women’s stories may change the abortion narrative
EDITORIAL

Big Tech shouldn’t operate unchecked
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump indictment doesn’t mention race, but it’s all there
Lindsey Ulin

I learned the hard way that US airlines aren’t required to have EpiPens

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‘This is acres of plastic’: Environmentalists concerned over artificial turf replacement at Newton high school
Environmentalists are worried about the leakage of “forever chemicals” from the artificial turf being replaced and the spillage of crumb rubber, which can pose health risks to the children who play on the turf and can contaminate the wetland in a nearby conservation area.

Here’s what the US credit downgrade means, and what else you should know
Capital market company Fitch Ratings decreased the US credit rating on Tuesday in the first downgrade since 2011. Here’s what the rate change means now — and what it might mean later — according to a Boston-based expert in economics and politics.

Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats
The young Black lawmakers were reinstated by local officials after being booted from the GOP-dominated Statehouse, but only on an interim basis. They advanced Thursday through a special election to fully reclaim their positions. Both faced opponents in districts that heavily favor Democrats.

Laura Bellamy to replace Katey Stone as Harvard women’s hockey coach
Stone, who retired in June amid allegations of mistreatment of players first reported by the Globe in January, had overseen the program for nearly three decades.

Gas prices are rising. Here’s why.
For a number of reasons, prices are climbing at a time in the summer driving season when they usually would be falling.

Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out
An appeals court is allowing a rule restricting asylum at the southern border to temporarily stay in place in a major win for the Biden administration.

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?
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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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This New England neo-Nazi group is getting bigger and scarier, experts say. Most troubling: Military vets fill its ranks.

The group’s unflinching embrace of Nazism and pledges of violence have landed them on the radars of extremism researchers across the country. Most worrisome, the experts say, is that the group’s ranks include a cadre of service members.

Roxbury Community College charts path forward as it marks 50 years of ups and downs
Students, college employees, and political and community leaders told the Globe they believe the school is now moving forward with a steady leader in Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott, the former president of Wheelock College.

When their school district in Florida took books off the shelves, this community built their own little libraries
Groups are fighting back after the Republican Legislature passed a slate of laws that critics say paved the way for book bans.

Battle over Uber and Lyft drivers could be headed to the voters, again
Competing ballot measures would put the question of whether gig drivers are truly employees up for a vote in November 2024.

Culture & Lifestyle

TV’s best episodes of the year (so far)

How ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ influenced a generation of kids-at-heart

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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

IDEAS | JOSHUA PEDERSON

Jaylen Brown and the optics of great generosity

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump indictment doesn’t mention race, but it’s all there
EDITORIAL

The Jan. 6 indictment is the most important case against Trump
JOAN VENNOCHI

Inside the Trump indictment: What the country stands for
SCOT LEHIGH

The indictment of Donald Trump is essential for democracy
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The hubris of AI hype

Metro

Close call at Logan caused by private jet taking off without clearance, NTSB finds

A National Transportation Safety Board report released Thursday included a photo that showed the LearJet crossing the intersection in front of JetBlue flight 206 as it was preparing to land on Feb. 27.

For the first time in 56 years, this Little League team could go all the way

The Smithfield team is heading to Connecticut on Saturday to face New York in the Metro Regional game for a chance to go to the World Series.

Old South Meeting House to receive $480,000 in federal money for renovation, Markey’s office says

Senator Edward J. Markey on Friday will join staff from Revolutionary Spaces, the nonprofit that manages the Washington Street landmark, to celebrate the federal investment that will help repair flood and water damage, officials said.

City to focus on criminals as Mass. and Cass violence increases

Tania Del Rio, who coordinates the city’s Mass. and Cass response, said the target will be those who engage in “dangerous behavior."

Sports

NFL exhibition: Browns 21, Jets 16

Jets kick off Aaron Rodgers era with loss to Browns in Hall of Fame game

It was a battle of rookies and reserves as both teams rested their starters in the NFL’s inaugural game of 2023.
WNBA

Diana Taurasi becomes first WNBA player to reach 10,000 career points

The Phoenix Mercury star hit a 3-pointer with 8:23 remaining in the third quarter for the milestone.
Revolution 2, Atlas 2 (8-7 PKs)

Revolution win dramatic penalty shootout to beat Atlas, advance to Leagues Cup Round of 16

After the game finished 2-2 through 90 minutes, Andrew Farrell's spot kick — in the eighth round of the shootout — sent the Revolution into the next round.
College football

Pac-12 in trouble as Arizona in talks to join Big 12 and Arizona State deciding on possible move, too

For the first time in 56 years, this Little League team could go all the way
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox return home for favorable matchup vs. Blue Jays, and with chance to move into wild-card position

Business

US economy likely generated 200,000 new jobs in July, showing more resilience in face of rate hikes

The American economy has generated at least 200,000 new jobs for a record 30 straight months. And the streak likely continued into July. But just barely.

FDA warns about recalled oral contraceptives

Interest rates up in England, Tesla sales down in China, and boycott makes Budweiser lighter in the profits.

US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Airlines slash prices to persuade Americans to vacation closer to home
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Frank Smith was locked up for eight decades. At 98, what would it mean to be free?

Globe Magazine

How a WBCN deejay and a Harvard dining hall concert helped The Cars get their big break

Your Summer Beach Bag

10 great books to read on a New England beach this summer

Globe Magazine

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

metro

Long-polluted parts of Boston’s major rivers continue to fail EPA’s water quality ‘report card’

Lacrosse clinic in Roxbury invites Black and brown youth to learn a predominantly white sport

Ballard’s faces $50,000 in fines over tiki bars, fences

sports

Max Scherzer overcomes early shakiness to win his debut with the Texas Rangers

After a dismal 2022 campaign, BC football hopes to turn the page this season with its offensive line serving as building blocks

Lindsey Horan calls former teammate Carli Lloyd’s criticism ‘noise’ at the Women’s World Cup

business

Christmas Tree Shops location near Sagamore Bridge will house Spirit Halloween this fall

Moderna raises COVID shot sales guidance on Japan, US pacts

Wayfair’s stock shoots higher despite a drop in revenue

politics

Trump was told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. That could be a challenge.

Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to temporarily stay in place as case plays out

Trump pleads not guilty in D.C. court to charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election

Nation

Both expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back their state House seats

Outside of Trump’s arraignment, revelers mark dueling visions of justice

Trump’s Jury Pool for Jan. 6 Trial: A City That Remembers the Attack

World

Conflict erupts among Russia’s pro-war bloggers

US military may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Man rams car onto sidewalk in South Korea and stabs people; at least 14 hurt

opinion

Inside the Trump indictment: What the country stands for

Trump indictment doesn’t mention race, but it’s all there

Will AI be monitoring kids in their classrooms?

lifestyle

Why did the universe do this to me?

An old crush ... didn’t even remember me

‘Naruto’ star Maile Flanagan talks Boston College improv roots and the Patriots anime club

food & dining

New Monica’s Trattoria manager approved by Boston Licensing Board after owner arrested

How restaurateurs can support local agriculture in N.H.

Exceptional baguettes at Michette, a tiny, artisanal East Somerville bakery

travel

On Story Land’s Nostalgia Nights, a gift for grownups: Permission to play

Treehouses and hobbit homes in Maine, Art Deco in Montreal, and paddle fun anywhere

The Witch City is open, and it’s no ghost town, either

Arts

At the Clark Art Institute, nature and culture under pressure

Steven Careau’s sculptures are fields of vision

In the ’weeds (in a good way): The New Bedford Whaling Museum looks at seaweed as cultural artifact

Books

Ann Patchett’s ‘Tom Lake,’ a quietly devastating tale of a mother and her daughters, delves deep into the relationship between acting and life

Journalist Yepoka Yeebo, in ‘Anansi’s Gold,’ tracks the con man behind the stories of Ghana’s lost gold

Tess Gunty, 2022 National Book Award winner, on poetry as a stimulant for both mind and body

Movies

‘Shortcomings’ spends a long time with a real jerk

How ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ influenced a generation of kids-at-heart

In sex abuse lawsuit, Giuliani accused of lewd and antisemitic comments, using homophobic slur against Matt Damon

Television

TV’s best episodes of the year (so far)

How ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse’ influenced a generation of kids-at-heart

Hasbro selling eOne television and movie business to Lionsgate in $500m deal

music

Jazz is very much alive, and these nine Newport artists are all the proof you need

Pink breaks Fenway Park concert attendance records: ‘I am so beyond grateful’

Immanuel Wilkins arrives at Newport Jazz Festival on a rising tide of accolades

Theater/Dance

Coming to Jacob’s Pillow: a balletic Bowie joyride

Dancing five decades of hip-hop at Jacob’s Pillow

A restless daughter makes waves in Reagle’s ‘Little Mermaid’

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

Former GOP Senate leader in Connecticut who resigned amid a legislative probe dies at 89

Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ is dead at 25

William H. Dilday Jr., history-making Black executive in TV, dies at 85