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Face of police brutality still on Springfield PD payroll

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Face of police brutality still on Springfield PD payroll

WATCH: Investigative reporter Hanna Krueger reports on a Springfield police detective with a troubling history that the city says cannot be fired.

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Second-grade teacher Kevin Moy brought his own fan to his classroom at the Mather Elementary School in Dorchester.

How hot is it in classrooms without air conditioning? BPS data can tell us

Among BPS schools without A/C, 10 had an average room temperature of above 80 degrees as of 11 a.m. Thursday.

In N.H., heat is harder when schools lack air conditioning Ideas: How to live without air conditioning

Second grade teacher Songkhla Nguyen shelved books at her classroom where she set up a borrowed fan from another teacher to keep cool while getting ready for the start of school at Mather Elementary School in Dorchester.

Heat emergency declared in Boston as region struggles through high temperatures and humidity

Mayor Wu declared a heat emergency for Thursday and Friday as the region struggles through a wave of high temperatures and humidity that is derailing the first week of classes for thousands of students.

How a strip mall in Hadley became the center of the modern-day labor movement
Workers at three big-box stores — Trader Joe’s, Barnes and Noble, and Michaels — formed unions in and around the Mountain Farms mall, with each becoming the first freestanding location in their respective national chains to organize.

Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style
Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

Seats in the economy section of a Norse Atlantic Airways 787. The airline began a new route between Boston and London this month.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Boston has a new low-cost airline. We put its bargain London flight to the test.

Norse Atlantic Airways is promising low fares and comfortable flights to England. How did they do?

How this travel writer came to love Gatwick airport

Student loan payments restart next month after a long pause. Borrowers are stressed. Really, really stressed.

“I am already nervous. I think what my life looks like today is going to have to be dramatically different," said a Newton resident with $275,000 in higher-ed debt.

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena

The verdict came after a short trial for Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser under President Donald Trump and later promoted the Republican’s baseless claims of mass voter fraud in the 2020 election he lost.

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

The judge handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson after hearing statements from the women about the trauma they experienced and the suffering caused by the disturbing memories in the years since.

MBTA track department workers didn’t do their jobs and missed critical problems, new report says

General manager Phillip Eng said no one at the T will face discipline or termination for the failure.

Doctor arrested on Nantucket yacht on drug and gun charges ordered held on $200,000 cash bail
The retired doctor who was arrested Tuesday on his yacht in Nantucket Harbor on drug and gun charges appeared in court Thursday for a detention hearing, where he was ordered held on $200,000 cash bail.

Everything we know about retired doctor and Nantucket yacht case

Fearful restaurant owner sues Franklin, N.H., alleging conspiracy of retaliation

“If something happens to me, who would I even call?” said the owner of the Broken Spoon, who has been harassed by white supremacists and rebuked by local law enforcement.

As pediatric closures mounted, Boston Children’s and Mass. General programs grew

Matthew Slater is one of only eight current Patriots who can call Tom Brady a former teammate.

patriots notebook

Tom Brady’s ex-teammates — the few that are still with the Patriots — talk about the legendary former QB

Things have turned over to a point where there are only eight players on the active roster who can still boast of being Brady's former teammate.

Law firm Goodwin Procter, which has an office in Boston's Seaport, has sparked mixed reactions with a new in-house app, called Colleague Connect, where employees are being asked to log their work locations.

This Boston law firm wants employees to log when they’re in the office. But it says it’s not meant to track them.

Goodwin Procter, which has a Seaport office, has sparked mixed reactions with the new system, which asks employees to log their work location and allows them to view the locations of others.

Nancy Lague sat at her husband Bob’s piano that he often played in the living room.

THE FINE PRINT

A heartbreaking diagnosis, a canceled trip, and a frustrating fight for reimbursement

A couple had to cancel a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ireland after the husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. His wife spent months trying to get their money back.

Opinion

Asa Hutchinson is a serious, principled conservative, one whose focus is economic and fiscal issues, smaller government, and a traditional internationalist foreign policy.

SCOT LEHIGH

New Hampshire, please consider Asa Hutchinson

The former Arkansas governor may need Granite State help to make the stage for the second GOP debate.

Renée Loth

How to ensure a fair trial for Trump: Allow cameras in courtroom

JOAN VENNOCHI

With Catholic Church foot-dragging comes the chance to evade justice

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Only Sweden had the right COVID-19 response

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A technophobe’s guide to AI chatbots
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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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About 40 firefighters responded to the fire at a single-family home in the area of 92 Fern St. Thursday morning, according to the state fire marshal's office.

Body found floating in canal across the street from Lowell District Court
A pedestrian spotted the body in the area of 110 Canal St. around 11 a.m. and notified a trial court officer, prosecutors said in a statement.

Harvard Kennedy School dean Douglas Elmendorf to step down in June, will remain on faculty

Elmendorf will leave his post “at the end of the 2023-24 academic year” but will stay “on the School’s faculty and engage in teaching and research,” said a statement posted to the Kennedy School’s website.

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves
The move followed the death of a Worcester teenager whose family said he had died after consuming the chip.

Autopsy conducted on Worcester teenager who died after eating spicy tortilla chip in social media challenge

BACK TO SCHOOL

First day of school in Boston overflows with enthusiasm despite the humidity and surging temperatures
Students in grades 1-12 begin classes Thursday, while preschoolers and kindergartners start next Monday.

Russian tech tycoon sentenced in Boston to 9 years for $93 million insider trading and hacking scheme

United States District Judge Patti B. Saris said “it realistically will create general deterrence” for Vladislav Klyushin to be sentenced to prison in this country for that length of time.

Here are the top colleges in Massachusetts, according to 2024 rankings from The Wall Street Journal

Four schools in Massachusetts were named among the top 10 colleges in the country by The Wall Street Journal, rankings that put a new emphasis on student outcomes, such as graduation rates and graduate salaries.

Gregg Bigda is the poster boy of police brutality in Springfield. But the city can’t — or won’t — fire him.
The city’s last, best hope is that a relatively new state commission created to address police misconduct will end the saga once and for all. But that’s likely wishful thinking.

Number of out-of-state travelers seeking abortions at Mass. Planned Parenthood grew 37% after Dobbs
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows patients came from as far away as Texas.

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Series star and co-creator Adjani Salmon in "Dreaming Whilst Black."

In a delightful ‘Dreaming Whilst Black,’ reality is never far away

The cast of "A Raisin in the Sun" at New Repertory Theatre. From left: Lorraine Victoria Kanyike, Joshua McKenna, Juanita A. Rodrigues, Valyn Lyric Turner, Damon Singletary, and Jon Vellante.

‘A Raisin in the Sun’ still burns at New Rep

Simon Le Bon and Duran Duran perform at TD Garden Wednesday night.

At TD Garden, nods in both directions from Duran Duran

Lonnie Stanton (center), a performer with Public Displays of Motion, rehearses at the Carolyn Lynch Garden on the Greenway on Wednesday.

On Saturdays in September, the Rose Kennedy Greenway makes space for dance

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, 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

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

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Ronald Gladden, left, and James Marsden in a scene from the series "Jury Duty."

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The remains of the bridge that connected Quincy to Long Island.

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Residents board a local bus in central Uppsala, Sweden, in 2020. During the COVID pandemic, Swedish authorities imposed no mask mandate.

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President Biden and Vice President Harris at a White House event Tuesday, where they discussed Medicare's new program to negotiate drug prices.

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Local activists announce education campaign ahead of 50th anniversary of BPS desegregation and busing

Next summer will mark 50 years since the federal court ruling in 1974 that forced the district to desegregate through busing.

New court settlement details how Providence plans to solve special education crisis

The settlement in the class-action lawsuit was reached in August and publicly released on Thursday.

Student loan payments restart next month after a long pause. Borrowers are stressed. Really, really stressed.

“I am already nervous. I think what my life looks like today is going to have to be dramatically different," said a Newton resident with $275,000 in higher-ed debt.

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves

The move followed the death of a Worcester teenager whose family said he had died after consuming the chip.

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Chandler Jones has been airing his grievances with the Raiders publicly.

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Chandler Jones was back on social media bashing the Raiders after they sent a crisis team to his home

On Tuesday, he criticized coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, saying he was locked out of the team facility.

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Tom Brady’s ex-teammates — the few that are still with the Patriots — talk about the legendary former QB

Things have turned over to a point where there are only eight players on the active roster who can still boast of being Brady's former teammate.

Roman Anthony started the year in Salem, and will end it in Portland.

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At 19, Anthony is the first Red Sox teenager to reach Double A since Xander Bogaerts in 2012.

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Joyce Li is setting the attack, and the catalyst for Lincoln-Sudbury girls’ volleyball to make a run in Division 1

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Past pro women’s hockey leagues lacked financial support. Boston’s newest signees think the PWHL will buck that trend.

Soccer

Portland awarded expansion team in USL League One

Business

Former FTX crypto executive pleads guilty to making millions in illegal campaign contributions

Ryan Salame, the former co-chief executive of FTX Digital Markets, is the fourth high-ranking official at the company or its affiliates to plead guilty to criminal charges.

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves

The move followed the death of a Worcester teenager whose family said he had died after consuming the chip.

With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls ‘insulting’

New corporate minimum tax ushers in confusion and a lobbying blitz

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Fall Travel

A 70-year-old Madrid restaurant was near its end. Then Anthony Bourdain arrived.

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Patients still discriminate against health care workers of color. Why don’t more hospitals ban it?

MISS CONDUCT

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Face of police brutality still on Springfield PD payroll

How hot is it in classrooms without air conditioning? BPS data can tell us

Heat emergency declared in Boston as region struggles through high temperatures and humidity

Fall Travel 10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

Boston has a new low-cost airline. We put its bargain London flight to the test.

Student loan payments restart next month after a long pause. Borrowers are stressed. Really, really stressed.

Trump White House official Navarro convicted of contempt after defying House Jan. 6 subpoena

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women

MBTA track department workers didn’t do their jobs and missed critical problems, new report says

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Fearful restaurant owner sues Franklin, N.H., alleging conspiracy of retaliation

As pediatric closures mounted, Boston Children’s and Mass. General programs grew

Tom Brady’s ex-teammates — the few that are still with the Patriots — talk about the legendary former QB

This Boston law firm wants employees to log when they’re in the office. But it says it’s not meant to track them.

A heartbreaking diagnosis, a canceled trip, and a frustrating fight for reimbursement

New Hampshire, please consider Asa Hutchinson

How to ensure a fair trial for Trump: Allow cameras in courtroom

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Only Sweden had the right COVID-19 response

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Body found floating in canal across the street from Lowell District Court A pedestrian spotted the body in the area of 110 Canal St. around 11 a.m. and notified a trial court officer, prosecutors said in a statement.

Harvard Kennedy School dean Douglas Elmendorf to step down in June, will remain on faculty

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves The move followed the death of a Worcester teenager whose family said he had died after consuming the chip.

BACK TO SCHOOL First day of school in Boston overflows with enthusiasm despite the humidity and surging temperatures Students in grades 1-12 begin classes Thursday, while preschoolers and kindergartners start next Monday.

Russian tech tycoon sentenced in Boston to 9 years for $93 million insider trading and hacking scheme

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Gregg Bigda is the poster boy of police brutality in Springfield. But the city can’t — or won’t — fire him. The city’s last, best hope is that a relatively new state commission created to address police misconduct will end the saga once and for all. But that’s likely wishful thinking.

Number of out-of-state travelers seeking abortions at Mass. Planned Parenthood grew 37% after Dobbs New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows patients came from as far away as Texas.

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On Saturdays in September, the Rose Kennedy Greenway makes space for dance

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Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

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‘Jury Duty’ series makes a strong case for Hollywood strikers

Long Island is a haven worthy of our most vulnerable

Latest Thomas financial filing shows he hasn’t learned much

Only Sweden had the right COVID-19 response

Of course it’s not racist to criticize Kamala Harris

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Local activists announce education campaign ahead of 50th anniversary of BPS desegregation and busing

New court settlement details how Providence plans to solve special education crisis

Student loan payments restart next month after a long pause. Borrowers are stressed. Really, really stressed.

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves

Sports

Chandler Jones was back on social media bashing the Raiders after they sent a crisis team to his home

Tom Brady’s ex-teammates — the few that are still with the Patriots — talk about the legendary former QB

‘The sky’s the limit.’ Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony’s ascension reaches Portland

Joyce Li is setting the attack, and the catalyst for Lincoln-Sudbury girls’ volleyball to make a run in Division 1

Past pro women’s hockey leagues lacked financial support. Boston’s newest signees think the PWHL will buck that trend.

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Business

Former FTX crypto executive pleads guilty to making millions in illegal campaign contributions

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves

With strike looming, General Motors makes wage offer, which auto union leader calls ‘insulting’

New corporate minimum tax ushers in confusion and a lobbying blitz

A 70-year-old Madrid restaurant was near its end. Then Anthony Bourdain arrived.

Patients still discriminate against health care workers of color. Why don’t more hospitals ban it?

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MBTA track department workers didn’t do their jobs and missed critical problems, new report says

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Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style
Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

Doctor arrested on Nantucket yacht on drug and gun charges ordered held on $200,000 cash bail
The retired doctor who was arrested Tuesday on his yacht in Nantucket Harbor on drug and gun charges appeared in court Thursday for a detention hearing, where he was ordered held on $200,000 cash bail.

A technophobe’s guide to AI chatbots
While the risks are real, it’s becoming increasingly clear that systems like ChatGPT aren’t going anywhere. Are you ready to use them?

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

Thinking about adopting a pet? Here’s what you need to know.
Pets costs can add up quickly, especially if you’re a first-time owner and don’t know what to expect.

Body found floating in canal across the street from Lowell District Court
A pedestrian spotted the body in the area of 110 Canal St. around 11 a.m. and notified a trial court officer, prosecutors said in a statement.

Spicy ‘one chip challenge’ to be pulled from shelves
The move followed the death of a Worcester teenager whose family said he had died after consuming the chip.

BACK TO SCHOOL

First day of school in Boston overflows with enthusiasm despite the humidity and surging temperatures
Students in grades 1-12 begin classes Thursday, while preschoolers and kindergartners start next Monday.

Gregg Bigda is the poster boy of police brutality in Springfield. But the city can’t — or won’t — fire him.
The city’s last, best hope is that a relatively new state commission created to address police misconduct will end the saga once and for all. But that’s likely wishful thinking.

Number of out-of-state travelers seeking abortions at Mass. Planned Parenthood grew 37% after Dobbs
New research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows patients came from as far away as Texas.

LOVE LETTERS

I’m ready for kids. He’s not sure. Time to go?
It’s been four years, and I thought he was ready.